FAIRLAND -- Aidan Wasson is ready to create his own identity on the football field.
On Wednesday at Triton Central High School, the senior made his commitment official to the University of Indianapolis – a Division II program that went 9-2 in 2022 and qualified for the NCAA DII playoffs.
“One of the big sells for me was how they develop their players,” said Wasson. “Their strength program and their athletic program, I think, is the best in the nation and can rival some Division I schools. I know they will develop me as a player. It was the best fit for me.”
Wasson plans to major in either Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
Standing six-foot, four inches tall and weighing 240 pounds, Wasson was a stalwart on Triton Central’s offensive line this past season. He was part of a TC team that finished 10-3 with two of the losses against eventual state champions.
Wasson is excited for a position change at UIndy where he will run routes as a tight end as well as be a key blocker for the Greyhounds’ rushing attack.
“That was hard recruiting wise, being recruited for a position they hadn’t seen me play,” he said. “They put a lot of trust in me and I knew I could take care of what I needed to do.”
Wasson also considered his football options at Taylor and Olivet Nazarene. His older brother, Dylan, is a sophomore defensive lineman at Olivet Nazarene in Bourbonnais, Illinois.
For more on Dylan Wasson's signing in 2021, go to https://shelbycountypost.com/sports/archives/2021-02/
Ultimately, Wasson wanted to walk his own path at UIndy.
“I think that was a big thing,” he said of the decision to stay closer to home. “I wanted to create my own identity rather than be Dylan’s little brother.”
Despite not following his older brother to ONU, he valued Dylan’s advice throughout the recruiting periods.
“I am glad it’s over,” he said of the process. “(Dylan) was there to guide me on what to say to coaches and help me with the learning curve talking to coaches. It was good to have someone in the family that has been through the same process.”
The Wassons are the sons of Shawn and Tiffiny Wasson.
With the college decision now official, Wasson can enjoy the rest of this senior year.
“I’m not necessarily going to coast to graduation but I will enjoy myself,” said Wasson. “Once summer rolls around, I will be getting ready (for the football season).”
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