Milton Wright

[hunkgolden]

Purdue picked up a cb prediction for Wright yesterday from Wiltfong. His average is 100% so it must be a done deal. tic

Watching his video - his game is very similar to David Bell. Both play qb at times; both are lightning fast; both play defensive back. Good lord - can you imagine a wide receiver corp of Moore, Bell, Wright, and Sheffield? Purdue would average 60 points a game. Video game stuff.

 

[RDUBoiler]

Any sense of when he is going to announce?

 

[Knights2715]

This would be huge. I think most would agree we’d rather have Bell, but Wright would be a very close second IMO

 

[FLAG HUNTER]

I want the guy who wants to be a Boilermaker

 

[pboiler18]

I don't think we are the leader, or even 2nd place for Bell right now. I would GLADLY take Wright.

Can't sleep on one guy just because you might get another. Take what you can get, especially when "what you can get" is a top 30 WR and a top 250 recruit who can play.

 

[Hausta01]

I don't think we are the leader, or even 2nd place for Bell right now. I would GLADLY take Wright.

Can't sleep on one guy just because you might get another. Take what you can get, especially when "what you can get" is a top 30 WR and a top 250 recruit who can play.

I have heard things differently, but I still think he probably ends up at PSU.

 

[pboiler18]

I have heard things differently, but I still think he probably ends up at PSU.

Id put PSU and Iowa ahead of us.

I too think he goes to PSU. I don't know why though as their QB situation would be murkier than ours next year and they already have some "studs" at the outside WR position.

I don' think OSU is in steady contact with him any longer.

 

[boiler1987]

Id put PSU and Iowa ahead of us.

I too think he goes to PSU. I don't know why though as their QB situation would be murkier than ours next year and they already have some "studs" at the outside WR position.

I don' think OSU is in steady contact with him any longer.

Iowa? lol

 

[Hausta01]

Yeah I don't get the Iowa being 2nd. Iowa's best WR commit of the last few years is a mid 3* with Iowa as his best offer. Would make more sense to say IU, at least they are close to home and pass fairly frequently. However I am fairly sure Bell doesn't want to run 5 yard outs and curls all day.

 

[LonestarBoilerFan]

Hell yeah we take Wright regardless of what is going on with Bell. I guarantee Brohm will take them both if they both want to come to Purdue.

Nobody in the press agrees on who will get Bell. Personally I think anyone in his Top 5 has a chance to land him. He hasn't even done all of his OV's yet so I am not concerned about what people or the press are speculating about him right now. Let's wait until after his OV's are done and see what the so called experts say then. Until then I see a top flight WR who could end up at Purdue and I hope we get him. I hope we get both Wright and Bell.

 

[boiler1987]

Hell yeah we take Wright regardless of what is going on with Bell. I guarantee Brohm will take them both if they both want to come to Purdue.

Nobody in the press agrees on who will get Bell. Personally I think anyone in his Top 5 has a chance to land him. He hasn't even done all of his OV's yet so I am not concerned about what people or the press are speculating about him right now. Let's wait until after his OV's are done and see what the so called experts say then. Until then I see a top flight WR who could end up at Purdue and I hope we get him. I hope we get both Wright and Bell.

I'd be surprised if it's anyone besides Purdue or PSU.

 

[PaBoiler78]

I'd be surprised if it's anyone besides Purdue or PSU.

in regards to Bell, we survived one volley in that when he was at the whiteout game vs osu, he didn't commit that night. That is a big recruiting tool for them, recruits like Jesse James committed right after his whiteout visit.

 

[PaBoiler78]

This would be huge. I think most would agree we’d rather have Bell, but Wright would be a very close second IMO

basically, we have to get one of these guys.

 

[Pu71indy]

Purdue picked up a cb prediction for Wright yesterday from Wiltfong. His average is 100% so it must be a done deal. tic

Watching his video - his game is very similar to David Bell. Both play qb at times; both are lightning fast; both play defensive back. Good lord - can you imagine a wide receiver corp of Moore, Bell, Wright, and Sheffield? Purdue would average 60 points a game. Video game stuff.

Must have good line play also. If they can't pass block then receivers will be neutralized

 

[FirstDownB]

Milton, come to Purdue and set the offense ON FIRE!!!

 

[KentuckyBoiler]

Similar to Moore last year, I have seen Wright play in person. He has nice size, and he uses his body well. He has great hands. He is also a great kid too, which is just as important for team chemistry. He would be a great pickup.

 

[hunkgolden]

Must have good line play also. If they can't pass block then receivers will be neutralized

Ummm - Purdue is throwing for like 600 yards a game right now.

 

[BoilerFYF]

I want the guy who wants to be a Boilermaker

Agreed. I guess if you’re from Indy this is huge. If you went to Purdue and you’re not from Indy and Bell wants to go to Penn State and we get wright or even just roll with mershawn rice and Kory Taylor, I want the guy who wants to be here.

I think it’s a little rude when people talk about receiver next year and just don’t even mention mershawn rice.. who jumped on the bandwagon what, in June?

I hope we get Bell too. But I’m not a member of the Indianapolis moose lodge, so if we end up with faceless four star receiver X from anywhere USA... cool.

Right now Brohm is putting up big numbers with Isaac Zico, Jared Sparks and Terry Wright on the outside lol.

 

[Pu71indy]

Ummm - Purdue is throwing for like 600 yards a game right now.

Several seniors on that line tho. But I know Brohm is trying to develop depth. If Sindelar starts, lack of mobility compared to Blough making it tougher on the line.

 

[KentuckyBoiler]

Agreed. I guess if you’re from Indy this is huge. If you went to Purdue and you’re not from Indy and Bell wants to go to Penn State and we get wright or even just roll with mershawn rice and Kory Taylor, I want the guy who wants to be here.

I think it’s a little rude when people talk about receiver next year and just don’t even mention mershawn rice.. who jumped on the bandwagon what, in June?

I hope we get Bell too. But I’m not a member of the Indianapolis moose lodge, so if we end up with faceless four star receiver X from anywhere USA... cool.

Right now Brohm is putting up big numbers with Isaac Zico, Jared Sparks and Terry Wright on the outside lol.

I would love Robinson, but if we don’t get him, Sheffield is putting up big numbers this year too. He has shown that he is more than just a WR. He is doing KO, PR, and some RB. He also had an impressive offer list.
That is what I love about this class. Many of our commitments had “blue blood” offers at one time.

 

[JohnnyDoeBoiler]

Several seniors on that line tho. But I know Brohm is trying to develop depth. If Sindelar starts, lack of mobility compared to Blough making it tougher on the line.

Barron would be the biggest impact given he is a center. The other two are guards and those are the easiest positions to replace on the line. Given Purdue's ability to build some depth over the last two years with young but talented guys who lacked true size...I think Purdue will surprise next season. I think you may see another transfer for the line for one of the guard spots but I think you could slide Mendez down as I think he could end up being the first backup for pretty much all the line spots if needed outside of C.

I think next years line goes something like this:

LT: Hermanns
LG: Grad Transfer
C: Beach
RG: DJ Washington
RT: McCann

 

[Hausta01]

Barron would be the biggest impact given he is a center. The other two are guards and those are the easiest positions to replace on the line. Given Purdue's ability to build some depth over the last two years with young but talented guys who lacked true size...I think Purdue will surprise next season. I think you may see another transfer for the line for one of the guard spots but I think you could slide Mendez down as I think he could end up being the first backup for pretty much all the line spots if needed outside of C.

I think next years line goes something like this:

LT: Hermanns
LG: Grad Transfer
C: Beach
RG: DJ Washington
RT: McCann

Washington has apparently been killing it and busting his a&#. Someone close to Kentucky (the state, not UK) recruiting projected him to start for us at RT next year. I expect one of our current freshman OL to also contribute. Jimmy McKenna and Will Bramel were 2 of our highest rated recruits in 2018.

 

[Bullwhip Griffith]

Barron would be the biggest impact given he is a center. The other two are guards and those are the easiest positions to replace on the line. Given Purdue's ability to build some depth over the last two years with young but talented guys who lacked true size...I think Purdue will surprise next season. I think you may see another transfer for the line for one of the guard spots but I think you could slide Mendez down as I think he could end up being the first backup for pretty much all the line spots if needed outside of C.

I think next years line goes something like this:

LT: Hermanns
LG: Grad Transfer
C: Beach
RG: DJ Washington
RT: McCann

I’m with you, but I’ve got Mendez at LG

 

[BoilerFYF]

I would love Robinson, but if we don’t get him, Sheffield is putting up big numbers this year too. He has shown that he is more than just a WR. He is doing KO, PR, and some RB. He also had an impressive offer list.
That is what I love about this class. Many of our commitments had “blue blood” offers at one time.

Well to me you look at the slot and you have rondale. True. I’d love an embarrassment of riches. But the outside spots are where the coaches are getting chicken salad out of you know what. You’d like to get one more guy like rice and say “ok if Bonner or Taylor still win the job, all better. If Sparks keeps his spot all the better.” You know?

 

[BoilerBulldog]

Barron would be the biggest impact given he is a center. The other two are guards and those are the easiest positions to replace on the line. Given Purdue's ability to build some depth over the last two years with young but talented guys who lacked true size...I think Purdue will surprise next season. I think you may see another transfer for the line for one of the guard spots but I think you could slide Mendez down as I think he could end up being the first backup for pretty much all the line spots if needed outside of C.

I think next years line goes something like this:

LT: Hermanns
LG: Grad Transfer
C: Beach
RG: DJ Washington
RT: McCann

McKenna is a T, right?

 

[JohnnyDoeBoiler]

McKenna is a T, right?

That's what it appears. He's got good feet and good hips to play T. I think Barron has the ideal body type for the G (6'2 300ish). Any taller than that and you inhibit the QB's vision over the middle for about 10-15 yards unless you get a big, tall QB that can stand in the pocket like Sindelar or Piferi.

 

[ahhculdee]

That's what it appears. He's got good feet and good hips to play T. I think Barron has the ideal body type for the G (6'2 300ish). Any taller than that and you inhibit the QB's vision over the middle for about 10-15 yards unless you get a big, tall QB that can stand in the pocket like Sindelar or Piferi.

Jack Plummer is pretty tall too.

 

[LonestarBoilerFan]

To be clear I still want Bell and Wright; however, we will be better next year at WR regardless if we get Bell or Wright. Brohm has done a great job picking up talent at the WR/TE positions in these last two classes. Sparks will be with us for a couple more years and he has been doing a good job as well. I am really excited about the guys we have recruited for 2019. 2 4* WR's and 2 highly ranked 3* TE's (247Sports ranks Bilodeau the #11 TE and a 4*). That is an amazing job that our coaching staff did. If we get either Bell or Wright it will be just an absolutely amazing haul for the WR/TE position.


2018 WR/TE's Based on the 247Sports Composite
3* Rondale Moore WR 41 Natl 229
3* Amad Anderson ATH 35 Natl 474
3* Kory Taylor WR 89 Natl 534
3* Jordan Bonner WR 178 Natl 1213
3* Jack Cravaack TE 54 Natl 1253
3* Payne Durham TE 79 Natl 1768

2019 WR/TE's Based on the 247Sports Composite
4* Mershawn Rice ATH 25 Natl 462 (247 3* ATH 43)
4* TJ Sheffield WR 49 Natl 365 (247 4* WR 62)
3* Kyle Bilodeau TE 26 Natl 579 (247 4* TE 11)
3* Garrett Miller TE 35 Natl 892 (247 3* TE 35)

 

[StickPurdue]

Agreed. I guess if you’re from Indy this is huge. If you went to Purdue and you’re not from Indy and Bell wants to go to Penn State and we get wright or even just roll with mershawn rice and Kory Taylor, I want the guy who wants to be here.

I think it’s a little rude when people talk about receiver next year and just don’t even mention mershawn rice.. who jumped on the bandwagon what, in June?

I hope we get Bell too. But I’m not a member of the Indianapolis moose lodge, so if we end up with faceless four star receiver X from anywhere USA... cool.

Right now Brohm is putting up big numbers with Isaac Zico, Jared Sparks and Terry Wright on the outside lol.

It’s not rude. Rice has NFL talent on the defensive side of the ball. He could very well work out as a WR, but he is listed as an athlete for a reason. If he wants to try as a WR you give him a fair shake for sure. He could be a stud WR, but Moore, Bell, Wright, and Sheffield would make for a lot of competition.

I think Bell has NFL talent on the defensive side of the ball. He is a big physical shut down corner with good hands and instincts. His work ethic is ridiculous. He could be one of the best corners in the league if he chooses that route. However, he is ridiculous as a WR. Throw the ball up and he will get it. He will beat his man almost every time.

Nobody is passing Moore on the depth chart.

Sheffield has 4.4 speed and excellent hands. He is also much closer to 6 feet than Moore. He will be very interesting in this offense.

Wright also has defensive potential. Great size and ability. I think if he wants to be a WR, like Rice, you give him first crack it.

Rice, Wright, and Bell are all so good they will see the field guaranteed whether it is offense or defense. It’s why Brohm would take Wright, Bell, Rice, and Sheffield. Between Bell, Wright, Sheffield, and Rice I would guess Bell would be the best but it’s close. All those dudes can ball. Wright is the tallest, Sheffield is the fastest, and Bell is probably the most complete.

I think Brohm will find a way to get all of his best players on the field as much as he can, even if he has to be creative. Right now, between the ‘18 and potentially the ‘19 class WR has some depth. It’s still wide open (outside of Moore). There is just so much potential for this class.

 

[Bernese]

The story at the WR position has been our productivity while lacking quality depth. If we strike out on Robinson, Bell, and Wright we should still be in better shape in 2019 than we were in 2017 or 2018. My concern is that we will be very young at the 2 deeps no matter what. The attractiveness for Bell and Wright is that they would have a legitimate shot of becoming a starter as a true freshman. At a minimum, they would be expected to see the field as part of our 2 deep rotation. If you are Robinson, Wright, or Bell the opportunity at Purdue is compelling. I predict we will land either Belll or Wright (not both) and we still have a punchers chance with Robinson.

 

[BoilerinLouisville]

Love that Brohm continues to pick up top talent in Louisville (and KY ). With UofL struggling terribly this year, and probably next year it also doesn't hurt.

 

[BoilerFYF]

The story at the WR position has been our productivity while lacking quality depth. If we strike out on Robinson, Bell, and Wright we should still be in better shape in 2019 than we were in 2017 or 2018. My concern is that we will be very young at the 2 deeps no matter what. The attractiveness for Bell and Wright is that they would have a legitimate shot of becoming a starter as a true freshman. At a minimum, they would be expected to see the field as part of our 2 deep rotation. If you are Robinson, Wright, or Bell the opportunity at Purdue is compelling. I predict we will land either Belll or Wright (not both) and we still have a punchers chance with Robinson.

On the outside we don’t even have quality starters. Sparks is a fundamentals based receiver who lacks explosiveness and still manages to be somewhat productive. If you do things right he should get anthroped. He is not John Standeford. Decent player.

Then you have two receivers in wright and Zico whose fortay is talent, who aren’t that talented. Wright has a nice burst but is mouse small for outside and unable to even attempt jump balls. Zico is not huge but explosive for his size. Even with that, he needs to be sprung on wide open plays. He’s not gonna set up defenders or win jump balls.. and we even saw him catch a bomb against BC and then fumble it right after.

None of our outside receivers are aaron Valentin, Keith Smith or Greg Orton. The bar is really low.

I understand mershawn rice may have “nfl talent on defense” but really, unless we get wright and Bell, we’d be stacking ourself with a lot of bodies on D and moving too much talent away from WR to move him, unless Taylor, Anderson, Bonner have a couple or few who really bust out.

 

[BoilerFYF]

Love that Brohm continues to pick up top talent in Louisville (and KY ). With UofL struggling terribly this year, and probably next year it also doesn't hurt.

I’m rooting Louisville and ND to be good until Brohm is deeply entrenched here.

 

[Esox54547]

I’m rooting Louisville and ND to be good until Brohm is deeply entrenched here.

Unless Petrino just up and quits, Louisville is stuck with him for awhile. Their BOT already stated they are in no position to pay any buyout. They are already are in a tight cash position, they now have to pay the buyout of Jurich’s contract, they have lost much donor money, they are fighting a lawsuit by RP and are staring straight down the gun barrel of the death penalty in BB. They will not buyout Petrino.

 

[BoilerFYF]

Unless Petrino just up and quits, Louisville is stuck with him for awhile. Their BOT already stated they are in no position to pay any buyout. They are already are in a tight cash position, they now have to pay the buyout of Jurich’s contract, they have lost much donor money, they are fighting a lawsuit by RP and are staring straight down the gun barrel of the death penalty in BB. They will not buyout Petrino.

I’m actually worried there will be a mutual parting of ways.. where he might want out/to retire and take far less than his buy out to hang it up. He seems crazy enough to do that.

 

[FirstDownB]

I’m actually worried there will be a mutual parting of ways.. where he might want out/to retire and take far less than his buy out to hang it up. He seems crazy enough to do that.

Petrino is 57 and has been a head coach for only 15 years. I don't see him just walking away from a lucrative head coaching position. He has a.. ahem.. lifestyle to support after all.

 

[BoilerFYF]

Petrino is 57 and has been a head coach for only 15 years. I don't see him just walking away from a lucrative head coaching position. He has a.. ahem.. lifestyle to support after all.

It’s not logical, but he doesn’t seem logical lol

 

[JohnnyDoeBoiler]

On the outside we don’t even have quality starters. Sparks is a fundamentals based receiver who lacks explosiveness and still manages to be somewhat productive. If you do things right he should get anthroped. He is not John Standeford. Decent player.

Then you have two receivers in wright and Zico whose fortay is talent, who aren’t that talented. Wright has a nice burst but is mouse small for outside and unable to even attempt jump balls. Zico is not huge but explosive for his size. Even with that, he needs to be sprung on wide open plays. He’s not gonna set up defenders or win jump balls.. and we even saw him catch a bomb against BC and then fumble it right after.

None of our outside receivers are aaron Valentin, Keith Smith or Greg Orton. The bar is really low.

I understand mershawn rice may have “nfl talent on defense” but really, unless we get wright and Bell, we’d be stacking ourself with a lot of bodies on D and moving too much talent away from WR to move him, unless Taylor, Anderson, Bonner have a couple or few who really bust out.

I don't follow your rationale here:

You state Sparks is a fundamentals only type of player yet then literally say he isn't John Standeford...who was literally a fundamentals type player who didn't have explosiveness or good speed. Standeford ran a 4.55ish 40 and wasn't overly physical at only 190lbs. Sparks runs roughly the same 40 yet has more explosiveness in his vertical and shuttle drill.

Also, there is a ton of talent at the WR position that I believe the coaches are getting ready to play in the final four games of the regular season...that would be especially true if the Boilers are a lock to not get to a bowl game. I could also see players like Kory Taylor and Jordan Bonner being given an opportunity in the last three games of the regular season if Purdue is or could be bowl eligible to give Purdue different looks at the outside WR position. Hard to argue a kid who is 6'5 and 200 pounds with 4 months of work as a true freshman couldn't be made ready to contribute in very specific roles with this offensive staff. I wouldn't be the least surprised to see Taylor be brought in for the last four games to specifically play opposite of Sparks to force more one on one on to the defense.

 

[BoilerFYF]

I don't follow your rationale here:

You state Sparks is a fundamentals only type of player yet then literally say he isn't John Standeford...who was literally a fundamentals type player who didn't have explosiveness or good speed. Standeford ran a 4.55ish 40 and wasn't overly physical at only 190lbs. Sparks runs roughly the same 40 yet has more explosiveness in his vertical and shuttle drill.

Also, there is a ton of talent at the WR position that I believe the coaches are getting ready to play in the final four games of the regular season...that would be especially true if the Boilers are a lock to not get to a bowl game. I could also see players like Kory Taylor and Jordan Bonner being given an opportunity in the last three games of the regular season if Purdue is or could be bowl eligible to give Purdue different looks at the outside WR position. Hard to argue a kid who is 6'5 and 200 pounds with 4 months of work as a true freshman couldn't be made ready to contribute in very specific roles with this offensive staff. I wouldn't be the least surprised to see Taylor be brought in for the last four games to specifically play opposite of Sparks to force more one on one on to the defense.

Uh, athleticism is more than 40 time maybe?

You know they are both fundamentally sound and yet you know standeford as a freshman was might anf day in terms of receiving. Well, maybe athleticism is more than 40 time. Standeford was much quicker. He also just played at a faster speed, which you could call a fundamental but was probably more instinctual. Standeford could make a cut at full speed and whereas some guys are thinking the game, he’d be ready for the ball that much faster.

We actually haven’t had very many receivers who have been any good who were much less athletic than Sparks. Even stubblefield. Slow as molasses 40 time, very quick into his cuts and a smooth route runner.

 

[JohnnyDoeBoiler]

Uh, athleticism is more than 40 time maybe?

You know they are both fundamentally sound and yet you know standeford as a freshman was might anf day in terms of receiving. Well, maybe athleticism is more than 40 time. Standeford was much quicker. He also just played at a faster speed, which you could call a fundamental but was probably more instinctual. Standeford could make a cut at full speed and whereas some guys are thinking the game, he’d be ready for the ball that much faster.

We actually haven’t had very many receivers who have been any good who were much less athletic than Sparks. Even stubblefield. Slow as molasses 40 time, very quick into his cuts and a smooth route runner.

This is Sparks' first full season playing as a WR....Standeford had at least 5 full years on him as a WR. Don't you think that has some impact?

I should also note I didn't actually think Standeford ran a sub 4.6 40 yard dash....but according to his draft bio, he did at the Purdue combine day. The NFL combine I believe he ran a 4.62. Not slow by any means but certainly not overly fast.