OFfense
Wide Receiver
1. Dolapo
Macarthy 16
6-5, 220, So.
28 rec., 252 yards,
1 TD*
Macarthy could
be a star-in-themaking at wide
receiver, due mostly to his physicality
and hands. His top-end speed isn't the
greatest, but he's shown the ability to
make catches in traffic and turn them
up field for extra yards. He missed the
last few practices with an injury. Knauf
has speed, but whether that translates
to the field has yet to be seen.
2. B.J. Knauf 83
Tight End
1. Gabe Holmes 86
6-5, 243, Sr.
25 rec., 158 yards,
2 TDs*
Holmes is a threat
and probably will
be better utilized
in John Shoop's
offense, which appears to be heavy on
tight end involvement. However, he's
not the most reliable pass-catcher
— he dropped too many during the
spring — which will be a hindrance.
Sinz is solid as a backup, but afterward the drop appears steep.
2. Justin Sinz 84
Left Tackle
1. Kevin Pamphile
64
6-5, 315, Sr. (5)
Pamphile is greatly
improved since
the end of last
season, when he
was plagued by
mistakes and penalties. But now
having fully made the transition from
defensive tackle, he could turn into
a good left tackle. He'll have to prove
so on Saturdays. Prince got a lot of
first-team snaps, as Pamphile had a
class conflict during parts of spring
practices.
6-4, 248, Jr.
2. J.J. Prince 73
Center
1. Robert Kugler
57
Right Guard
1. Cody Davis 59
6-3, 285, R-So.
Kugler is Purdue's
best offensive
linemen, quite the
feat for a player
who was at tight
end only a year ago. But he's smart,
having grown up in a football family,
and has proven to be a natural. He'd
like to gain a few more pounds in the
summer, which would help him move
the pile a bit better in the middle.
6-3, 289, Sr. (5)
Davis and Roos,
like the veteran/
underclassmen
combination at left
guard, split reps
at No. 1. Davis is
probably a little bit undersized but
played sparingly last season, getting
at least a taste of experience. Coach
Jim Bridge appears to love Roos'
upside, so whether it's now or later,
he's likely to be a starter one day.
Right Tackle
1. Justin Kitchens
51
2. Cody Davis 59
2. Jordan Roos 70
5-10, 183, R-Fr.
6-3, 289, Sr. (5)
Quarterback
1. Rob Henry 15
6-1, 205, Sr. (5)
21-of-38, 216 yards,
3 TDs, 1 INT*
Henry entered the
spring No. 1 on
the depth chart
and seemed to do
little to change that, although Hazell
didn't name him the outright starter
for the summer. It'll be an intriguing question from now until close
to the opener: Go with Henry or
start an underclassmen, maybe even
Etling, a true freshman who enjoyed
a strong debut spring?
2. Danny Etling 5
6-3, 218, Fr.
— OR —
Austin Appleby 12
Left Guard
1. Devin Smith 71
6-6, 341, Sr.
Smith is a massive
guard who can
move defensive
linemen out of the
way but is limited
somewhat in his
agility. King is younger, and thus
inexperienced, but he shared firstteam reps with Smith. This position
— and maybe others will join the
fray — is unlikely to be determined
until the fall.
2. Jason King 72
6-3, 300, R-Fr.
6-6, 288, R-Fr.
Wide Receiver
1. Shane Mikesky
87
6-4, 290, Sr. (5)
Kitchens is pretty
solidly entrenched
at right tackle,
although Foy
could provide him,
and Purdue, with a quality backup.
The issue, however, has been Foy's
health. He was out again this spring
after having battled shoulder issues
throughout his career. But if he
returns in the fall, he might be able to
spell the starter here and there.
6-4, 211, So.
2 rec., 5 yards*
Mikesky, along with
Macarthy, appeared
to be one of the
most sure-handed
receivers this spring. And he gives
Purdue size, too, something Darrell
Hazell and staff seem to covet.
Speaking of which, Torwudzo does the
same, and often looks great. But his
reliability in holding onto the ball is
sometimes brought into question.
6-5, 320, R-Fr.
2. Trevor Foy 78
6-7, 300, Sr. (5)
2. Charles Torwudzo 17
Fullback
1. Kurt Freytag 46
Running Back
1. Akeem Hunt 1
6-1, 240, Sr. (5)
8 carries, 47 yards,
1 TD*
The fullback will
be a big part of
Purdue's offense
under Shoop, and
Purdue appears to have some good
options in Freytag, who fits the traditional block-first mold, and Cottom,
who's a big, potentially physical feature back. Unfortunately, both ended
the spring with injuries; neither,
however, seem likely to keep the
players from summer conditioning or
fall camp.
2. Brandon Cottom 25
6-2, 256, Jr.
5-9, 184, Jr.
42 carries, 350 yards,
2 TDs; 13 rec.,
204 yards, 2 TDs*
Hunt tried to prove
he could be a physical, every-down-type
of running back this spring. And he
might have taken some steps to do
so. But it's so difficult to determine,
considering he was running against
mostly second-teamers in the spring
game. He'll have a role, but how
large? Gregory could be a physical
runner, and Purdue welcomes in several other challengers in the fall.
2. Robert Gregory 7
6-2, 211, R-Fr.
6-4, 215, Jr.
Special
Teams
Kicker
Sam McCartney 43
6-4, 215, So.
— OR —
Paul Griggs 37
6-1, 200, So.
Punter
Cody Webster 42
6-1, 205, Sr.
Kick Return
Akeem Hunt 11
5-9, 184, Jr.
Raheem Mostert 8
5-11, 186, Jr.
Punt Return
Frankie Williams 24
6-4, 229, R-Fr.
5-9, 185, So.
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