Aaron Troy Ernest (born November 8, 1993) is an American sprinter who specializes in the 100 meters and 200 metres.

A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Ernest relocated to Alabama where he attended Homewood High School.

He was an All-USA high school Track and Field team selection by USA Today in 2011.

[4][5] Also a standout wide receiver at Homewood High School, Ernest received numerous football scholarship offers, including Kentucky, Louisiana Tech, Southern Miss, UAB, and Wake Forest.

Ernest then went on to attend Rookie Minicamp for the Seattle Seahawks in 2018.