#14
Ayden Wilhelm
Returning to Rice for 2026
Lee's Summit, Missouri → Blue Springs South
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Scott Abell
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Rice
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Quarterback · Rice
Returning around him
- 39% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- Transfer portal: -2 net (20 in / 22 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Rice · Last season: 5-8 · Talent rank #106 · 2026 recruiting class #104
Background
Blue Springs South Two-time All-Suburban Gold selection and 2025 conference Offensive Player of the Year for coach Alan Wilmes at Blue Springs South, who led the Jaguars to the third round of the MSHSAA playoffs as both a junior and senior…. KC Examiner Player of the Year in 2024… Threw for 2,061...
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