Purdue officially hires Marcus Johnson, who replaces Matt Mattox as offensive line coach.
Johnson will be tasked with leading the Boilermakers' offensive line as spring practices begin this Tuesday.
Johnson has a history with Purdue head coach Ryan Walters, as the two spent one season together on staff with the Tigers in 2020. Before his tenure in Columbia, Johnson coached the offensive line groups at Mississippi State from 2018-19 and Duke from 2016-17. Johnson was on David Cutcliffe's staff with the Blue Devils for seven years before heading to Starkville.
During his playing days, Johnson was a standout offensive lineman at Ole Miss from 2001-04, earning All-SEC honors with the Rebels. He was selected in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Johnson spent five seasons in the NFL and one in the United Football League before ending his professional football career.
Johnson will be tasked with leading the Boilermakers' offensive line as spring practices begin this Tuesday.
Johnson has a history with Purdue head coach Ryan Walters, as the two spent one season together on staff with the Tigers in 2020. Before his tenure in Columbia, Johnson coached the offensive line groups at Mississippi State from 2018-19 and Duke from 2016-17. Johnson was on David Cutcliffe's staff with the Blue Devils for seven years before heading to Starkville.
During his playing days, Johnson was a standout offensive lineman at Ole Miss from 2001-04, earning All-SEC honors with the Rebels. He was selected in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Johnson spent five seasons in the NFL and one in the United Football League before ending his professional football career.
