Three seniors have announced their commitments to continue playing football at the collegiate level. Wide receiver Brock Chilton, kicker-punter Wiley Olson, and quarterback Miles Teodecki have each committed to Division I football programs, where they will pursue both athletic and academic ambitions while preparing for post-football life.
Brock Chilton Heads to the Air Force Academy
Brock Chilton will trade in black and silver for the blue and white of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Along with competing on the football field, he plans to become a jag, study law and serve as an officer. His long-term goal is to build a career as a lawyer within the Air Force, serve for 20 years, and retire at 43.
The decision, he explained, was influenced by how invested the Academy staff was in him during the recruiting process. “They were always in contact with me, asking how my day was and how football was going,” Chilton said. “The brotherhood that they have there and the campus itself is beautiful.”
According to Chilton, he feels prepared for the next step coming from this school. For him, the rigorous academics and demanding football program mirror the challenges he’ll face in Colorado. The biggest hurdle in his recruitment was his height. At 5 feet 8 inches, Chilton often felt overlooked compared to taller receivers. Still, he relied on performance to prove himself. “Players play,” he said. “If you can go out there and make plays, you can make plays no matter the height.”
Chilton also welcomes the challenge of leaving Texas to start fresh in Colorado. “I mean, I want to travel the world, but I’ve always wanted to be able to go out of state and kind of be on my own.”
Wiley Olson Chooses Southern Methodist University
Wiley Olson will stay closer to home, committing to Southern Methodist University in Dallas. He will join the Mustangs as a kicker and punter while studying business at the Cox School of Business.
The size and feel of SMU’s campus made an immediate impression, but what sealed the deal was the school’s commitment to preparing athletes for life beyond football. Olson pointed to a program called “Life After Ball,” which connects players with career opportunities and professional development.
His experiences the past four years also shaped his decision. From state championship appearances to challenging AP courses, Olson feels ready for the academic and athletic expectations awaiting him in Dallas. According to Olson, playing under pressure has been especially important for his position. “You can’t go in these big games and fold under pressure,” Olson explained. “When you mess up, you can’t hang your head low. You just have to be level-headed at all times.”
Olson is also eager to expand his role off the field. He envisions using his platform as a student-athlete to contribute to both the SMU community and the city of Dallas.
Miles Teodecki Commits to Kansas State
Miles Teodecki, a quarterback, will head north to Kansas State University, where he will major in finance. The Wildcats offered a strong football culture in the Big 12 and an academic track that fits his business-minded background. Inspired by his father, Teodecki has long wanted to pursue a career in finance alongside his athletic goals.
His recruitment process took longer than some of his peers because he had to wait for opportunities behind experienced varsity quarterbacks. Though frustrating at times, the delay taught him persistence. “It was a little upsetting,” he admitted, “but being able to keep my head down and keep working, and know that God’s got a plan, helped me.”
Teodecki said the relief of being committed heading into senior year has allowed him to enjoy football without the stress of applications or waiting for acceptance letters. Looking ahead, he knows moving out of state will be an adjustment, but Kansas State’s recruiting class offers built-in support. “There are five or six other guys from Texas,” Teodecki said. “I’ll be able to roommate with some of them and have that camaraderie of being from the same state.”
Looking Ahead
For Chilton, Olson, and Teodecki, the future holds new challenges: boot camp in Colorado, business courses in Dallas, and the Big 12 competition in Manhattan, Kansas. Each senior emphasized the mental toughness and academic preparation from their high school years are key factors that prepared them for the next level. While their paths diverge, they share a commitment, community, and representation of Viper football well beyond high school.
