Same NSD question as always with a twist

[Bullwhip Griffith]

What position coach is the happiest following signing day AND the early portal commits;

QB/B. Brohm: Yes only got one commit, but what a commit in Brady Allen. Easily one of the best QBs in the state. 6’5”, accurate and mobile. With AOC coming back can redshirt and learn

RB/Barclay: Add bruiser Kentral Marks, along with utility weapon Terrance Thomas. Add in Sampson James and the running back room goes from empty to full.

WR/ Shepard: Gets two new commits in Steptoe and Deville (who Purdue liked over in state Cooper) to develop, but just added a 6’4” wide out from Auburn via the portal in Elijah Canion.

TE/Williams: Added two freshman that will need time to develop, but with all TEs returning

OL /Callaway and Williams: Added five new freshman who all should be able to redshirt and got a possible Witt replacement in portal addition Finau from

DL/Hagen; My pick for best pick ups. Gets the top DE on the board (Strickland) and top LEO on the board (Caraway). Adds a nice DT project in Deeter as well.

LB/Lambert; Moon and Pitre are it, but with a overfilled position room already, both will probably redshirt.

DB/ Adams and English; Two from the portal in Hampton and Denson and two high school guys with NFL bloodlines in Jefferson and Buchanon.

ST/ Biagi: Got a TE sized kicker as a PWO

Two updates;

-Forgot the local DT who is a Deen clone.

-Got a WR portal guy in for Iowa WR Tracy

 

[purduepat1969]

What position coach is the happiest following signing day AND the early portal commits;

QB/B. Brohm: Yes only got one commit, but what a commit in Brady Allen. Easily one of the best QBs in the state. 6’5”, accurate and mobile. With AOC coming back can redshirt and learn

RB/Barclay: Add bruiser Kentral Marks, along with utility weapon Terrance Thomas. Add in Sampson James and the running back room goes from empty to full.

WR/ Shepard: Gets two new commits in Steptoe and Deville (who Purdue liked over in state Cooper) to develop, but just added a 6’4” wide out from Auburn via the portal in Elijah Canion.

TE/Williams: Added two freshman that will need time to develop, but with all TEs returning

OL /Callaway and Williams: Added five new freshman who all should be able to redshirt and got a possible Witt replacement in portal addition Finau from

DL/Hagen; My pick for best pick ups. Gets the top DE on the board (Strickland) and top LEO on the board (Caraway). Adds a nice DT project in Deeter as well.

LB/Lambert; Moon and Pitre are it, but with a overfilled position room already, both will probably redshirt.

DB/ Adams and English; Two from the portal in Hampton and Denson and two high school guys with NFL bloodlines in Jefferson and Buchanon.

ST/ Biagi: Got a TE sized kicker as a PWO

But, but, but IU has more 4 stars...

 

[krf3632]

My first thought was Adams as that position was short guys, but has now been upgraded and has a good class mixture. All should be pleased though.

 

[New Pal Boiler]

What position coach is the happiest following signing day AND the early portal commits;

QB/B. Brohm: Yes only got one commit, but what a commit in Brady Allen. Easily one of the best QBs in the state. 6’5”, accurate and mobile. With AOC coming back can redshirt and learn

RB/Barclay: Add bruiser Kentral Marks, along with utility weapon Terrance Thomas. Add in Sampson James and the running back room goes from empty to full.

WR/ Shepard: Gets two new commits in Steptoe and Deville (who Purdue liked over in state Cooper) to develop, but just added a 6’4” wide out from Auburn via the portal in Elijah Canion.

TE/Williams: Added two freshman that will need time to develop, but with all TEs returning

OL /Callaway and Williams: Added five new freshman who all should be able to redshirt and got a possible Witt replacement in portal addition Finau from

DL/Hagen; My pick for best pick ups. Gets the top DE on the board (Strickland) and top LEO on the board (Caraway). Adds a nice DT project in Deeter as well.

LB/Lambert; Moon and Pitre are it, but with a overfilled position room already, both will probably redshirt.

DB/ Adams and English; Two from the portal in Hampton and Denson and two high school guys with NFL bloodlines in Jefferson and Buchanon.

ST/ Biagi: Got a TE sized kicker as a PWO

Two updates;

-Forgot the local DT who is a Deen clone.

-Got a WR portal guy in for Iowa WR Tracy

Can we please find another term for that position besides LEO?

 

[Bullwhip Griffith]

Can we please find another term for that position besides LEO?

Why? At least Purdues version of LEO is effective and has an impact on the game

 

[Bullwhip Griffith]

Third update: Another transfer in the running back room

 

[New Pal Boiler]

Third update: Another transfer in the running back room

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Wow. Where are we scholarship wise now?

 

[Bullwhip Griffith]

Wow. Where are we scholarship wise now?

There are some guesses, but probably 8 or more over.

 

[Boiler Addict]

What position coach is the happiest following signing day AND the early portal commits;

QB/B. Brohm: Yes only got one commit, but what a commit in Brady Allen. Easily one of the best QBs in the state. 6’5”, accurate and mobile. With AOC coming back can redshirt and learn

RB/Barclay: Add bruiser Kentral Marks, along with utility weapon Terrance Thomas. Add in Sampson James and the running back room goes from empty to full.

WR/ Shepard: Gets two new commits in Steptoe and Deville (who Purdue liked over in state Cooper) to develop, but just added a 6’4” wide out from Auburn via the portal in Elijah Canion.

TE/Williams: Added two freshman that will need time to develop, but with all TEs returning

OL /Callaway and Williams: Added five new freshman who all should be able to redshirt and got a possible Witt replacement in portal addition Finau from

DL/Hagen; My pick for best pick ups. Gets the top DE on the board (Strickland) and top LEO on the board (Caraway). Adds a nice DT project in Deeter as well.

LB/Lambert; Moon and Pitre are it, but with a overfilled position room already, both will probably redshirt.

DB/ Adams and English; Two from the portal in Hampton and Denson and two high school guys with NFL bloodlines in Jefferson and Buchanon.

ST/ Biagi: Got a TE sized kicker as a PWO

Two updates;

-Forgot the local DT who is a Deen clone.

-Got a WR portal guy in for Iowa WR Tracy

You mentioned 5 OL. What’s going on with Liston?

I think the secondary is the biggest winner. Two experienced transfers plus two players with NFL dads. Much needed and I wish they could play in the bowl game!

Biggest loser? WR. I’m very confused about the last two classes. After landing multiple high end guys in the first several years of the program, and 2 All-Americans in 4 seasons, and with Shephard’s personality, I thought he would be fishing for some really big fish. The Auburn transfer seems like a great pickup. I wonder if that means Rice is done.

Questionable: why two tight ends? There’s 6 on scholarship already…

Barclay has continually landed good prospects and walk-ons, but keeping them has been the problem. With the transfer coming in, I wonder if King is done.

The gem is Brady Allen. Loves Purdue through and through. Checks all the boxes. Really needed after last years decommitment. As we already know, good QB play makes a world of difference in college, especially for Purdue. Purdue is set up well with Alaimo and Allen.

 

[purduepat1969]

Third update: Another transfer in the running back room

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Sounds like a great get based on this article. Nice running back. Good student.

Cal's Top Running Back Christopher Brooks Enters Transfer Portal

Bears will lose a player who led the Bears in rushing in 2021 and 2019

www.si.com

 

[krf3632]

You mentioned 5 OL. What’s going on with Liston?

I think the secondary is the biggest winner. Two experienced transfers plus two players with NFL dads. Much needed and I wish they could play in the bowl game!

Biggest loser? WR. I’m very confused about the last two classes. After landing multiple high end guys in the first several years of the program, and 2 All-Americans in 4 seasons, and with Shephard’s personality, I thought he would be fishing for some really big fish. The Auburn transfer seems like a great pickup. I wonder if that means Rice is done.

Questionable: why two tight ends? There’s 6 on scholarship already…

Barclay has continually landed good prospects and walk-ons, but keeping them has been the problem. With the transfer coming in, I wonder if King is done.

The gem is Brady Allen. Loves Purdue through and through. Checks all the boxes. Really needed after last years decommitment. As we already know, good QB play makes a world of difference in college, especially for Purdue. Purdue is set up well with Alaimo and Allen.

Noticed James is no longer listed as a transfer on 24/7. Does anyone know if he is still part of the team?

 

[Bullwhip Griffith]

Noticed James is no longer listed as a transfer on 24/7. Does anyone know if he is still part of the team?

24/7 just moved him from the 2022 list back to the 2021 list.

 

[PaBoiler78]

You mentioned 5 OL. What’s going on with Liston?

I think the secondary is the biggest winner. Two experienced transfers plus two players with NFL dads. Much needed and I wish they could play in the bowl game!

Biggest loser? WR. I’m very confused about the last two classes. After landing multiple high end guys in the first several years of the program, and 2 All-Americans in 4 seasons, and with Shephard’s personality, I thought he would be fishing for some really big fish. The Auburn transfer seems like a great pickup. I wonder if that means Rice is done.

Questionable: why two tight ends? There’s 6 on scholarship already…

Barclay has continually landed good prospects and walk-ons, but keeping them has been the problem. With the transfer coming in, I wonder if King is done.

The gem is Brady Allen. Loves Purdue through and through. Checks all the boxes. Really needed after last years decommitment. As we already know, good QB play makes a world of difference in college, especially for Purdue. Purdue is set up well with Alaimo and Allen.

I believe there's a chance that one of the new TE's may opt to play baseball