5Thomas Aden
DT · RS SR/TR
5-SRTRANSFER
Pittsburgh → Kent State
Pittsburgh → Kent StateCurrent depth chart
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Depth relationships
Bio
Thomas Aden, a 6'1" linebacker from Lakewood, Ohio, transferred to Kent State after appearing in one game at Pittsburgh. During the 2025 season, Aden played in all 12 games for the Golden Flashes, recording 24 total tackles with 3.5 tackles for loss. He posted 1.5 sacks and recovered a fumble against Massachusetts. A career-high 5 tackles came against Northern Illinois. Aden earned Phil Steele Preseason All-MAC First Team and Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC Third Team honors heading into 2026 as a redshirt senior. From Saint Edward High School · Lakewood, OH.
Thomas Aden appeared in 12 of 12 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassRedshirt SeniorHeight6'1"Weight275 lbHometownLakewood, OHHigh schoolSaint Edward High SchoolConferenceMid-AmericanPrevious schoolPittsburghTransfer year2026
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Defense
2
TACKLES
0
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
SAINT EDWARD HIGH SCHOOLLakewood, OH
PITTSBURGH2021 – 2024
KENT STATE2025 — present
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