Veteran Valpo DB Austin Chilton brings size, experience, and takeaway instincts
Austin Chilton enters 2026 as a sixth-year defensive back for Valparaiso at 6-foot-4, 200 pounds, giving the Beacons a long, physical presence in the secondary. He has shown ball-hawk flashes before, including an interception and 36-yard return in 2021, and he’s been part of multiple takeaway moments during his career. The standout here is experience: he’s a veteran who has lived through roster turnover and brings maturity, range, and special-teams value rather than eye-popping stat lines. If your team wants a seasoned, high-IQ DB with length and toughness, he’s the kind of fit that quietly helps winning football.
