Aidan Chiles, nation's No. 25 quarterback, still loves Oregon State, but Washington, Oregon offers change recruitment

Downey High School (California) quarterback Aidan Chiles had set a June 1 commitment date and thought he was ready to make a decision.

Given his strong relationship with the Oregon State coaching staff, the 6-foot-4, 195-pound signal-caller was planning on committing to the Beavers.

But this week the nation's No. 25 quarterback picked up offers from both Washington and Oregon.

"This pushed it back," he said. "June 1 was my commitment date and I knew where I was going. Plans changed." 

The first offer of the week came from the Huskies, and Chiles is already working on visiting next week.

"It's going pretty good," he said. "I haven't known them long, but as much as I've talked to them it's going really well."

Washington has a long tradition of developing quarterbacks, and has recently recruited the position as well as any school in the West region - a factor that appeals to the California signal-caller.

"It intrigues me a lot," Chiles said. "It's a great fit. I like the school, I like the coaching staff and it's a cool environment. I like everything about them and I'm looking forward to getting to know them more." 

Recently in contact with Oregon offensive coordinator/quarterback Kenny Dillingham, the Ducks offered this week.

"The old staff started following me on Twitter at the beginning of the season last year," Chiles said. "But Coach Dillingham reached out to me a couple days ago and offered me the next day. We haven't talked too long, but it's been a good couple of days." 

The dual-threat quarterback was planning to visit Oregon this weekend, but had to push it back due to a prior engagement.

He now intends to visit Oregon "around late May or early June." 

While Washington and Oregon are the new schools in the mix, Oregon State has been recruiting Chiles for some time.

He'll take an official visit June 3.

"I talk to coach (Brian) Lindgren and coach Blue Adams," he said. "Those are my guys. I talk to them almost every week." 

He feels like a huge priority to the Beavers coaching staff, and that certainly appeals to him.

In the end, a blend of educational offerings - Chiles would prefer a zoology major with a back-up plan in business - and a program that is ready to win. 

"The schools that intrigue me the most are the ones who are most invested in winning games," Chiles said. "It doesn't matter how many games they've won in the past or even how many they are winning right now. I want to go to a program that is well-coached and ready to go." 

With his stock rising, Chiles has suddenly become a major name to watch in the Pac-12 Conference quarterback battle.