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WR 14 Tony Lippett
OR 16 Aaron Burbridge
6-3, 191, Jr.
6-1, 195, So.
LT
6-6, 326, R-Fr.
6-3, 300, So.
74 Jack Conklin
76 Donavon Clark
LG 64 Blake Treadwell
79 Kodi Kieler
6-3, 304, Sr. (5)
6-5, 326, R-Fr.
C
6-1, 297, So.
6-3, 283, Jr.
66 Jack Allen
63 Travis Jackson
RG 59 Dan France
54 Connor Kruse
6-6, 312, Sr. (5)
6-4, 320, Jr.
RT 51 Fou Fonoti
74 Jack Conklin
6-4, 298, Sr. (5)
6-6, 326, R-Fr.
TE
OR
OR
OR
6-7, 299, Jr.
6-5, 263, Jr.
6-3, 246, R-Fr.
6-4, 243, R-Fr.
94 Michael Dennis
92 Andrew Gleichert
11 Jamal Lyles
82 Josiah Price
WR 13 Bennie Fowler
25 Keith Mumphery
6-1, 212, Sr. (5)
6-0, 208, Jr.
WR 3 Macgarrett Kings Jr.5-10 186, So.
21 Andre Sims Jr.
5-9, 185, So.
QB 18 Connor Cook
10 Andrew Maxwell
6-4, 218, So.
6-3, 210, Sr. (5)
TB 33 Jeremy Langford 6-0, 206, Jr.
20 Nick Hill
5-8, 198, Jr.
* 2013 Season Statistics
GREEN: Change from previous projection
RED: Missed time due to injury
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Defensive End
1. Greg Latta 91
6-5, 260, Sr.
16 tackles, 0.5 TFL, 2 PBU*
Latta's been nursing a hamstring injury that's
not only keeping him from regularly practicing, it's keeping him from finishing games.
The latter was the case vs. Nebraska, when the
senior was forced to sit the second half. If Latta continues to be
nicked up, Panfil could get more time; he made his debut vs.
the Huskers.
2. Evan Panfil 95
6-5, 270, Jr.
16 tackles, 4 TFL, 2 sacks*
In the shakeup in the front
seven, Russell is one of the
biggest movers, going from a
down lineman on the end to
a stand-up linebacker. He can
move around the line, looking for a place to
penetrate, but he'll also need to cover, which
he's done little of in his career. And the biggest
thing: Show he can consistently play with a
high motor.
2. Jalani Phillips 89
6-4, 256, Jr.
Cornerback
1. Leroy Clark 3
5-10, 175, Fr.
9 tackles*
Clark started against Nebraska,
as Purdue went with five DBs
for most of the game. The
Boilermakers like Clark's physicality, and that he has a short memory. He'll
likely make mistakes as a true freshman, but
the key is in his quick improvement.
2. Normondo Harris 1
6-0, 180, Sr.
6-4, 292, Sr.
10 tackles, 0.5 TFL, 1 int.*
Isaac was back in the starting lineup vs.
Nebraska and will likely remain there, as long
as Purdue continues in its three-man front. He
forced a QB pressure on a third down, one of
the few times Purdue got a stop in that situation vs. Nebraska.
Howard, Darrell Hazell says, was great at the point of attack vs.
NU, but didn't always move quick enough to fill his gap.
2. Ra'Zahn Howard 93
6-4, 240, Fr.
Jack
1. Ryan Russell 99
Defensive Tackle
2. Ryan Isaac 61
6-1, 225, Jr.
24 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 PBU*
Purdue's been weak at linebacker
all season, feeling it needs to
get bigger and more physical at
the position. So now, it's listing
only two: the Mike and the Will.
Gilliam didn't play much against the Huskers,
only 10 plays in the first half, but perhaps matchups will get him on the field more often.
—OR—
6-2, 310, Sr.
27 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 3 sacks*
Moving to the edge seemed to help Gaston,
who had one of his better games vs. Nebraska,
with a sack and six tackles. His sack came
when he lined up at nose, though, and quickly
pounced on the QB. Ayres and Replogle are also going to play.
The latter had a couple days in his Purdue debut Saturday.
2. Chuck Ayres 60
6-4, 265, So. — OR —
Jake Replogle 54
6-3, 315, Fr.
Middle Linebacker
1. Joe Gilliam 39
Defensive End
1. Bruce Gaston Jr. 90
6-4, 240, Fr.
Weakside Linebacker
1. Will Lucas 45
5-11, 236, Sr.
33 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 1 sack,
1 PBU*
Lucas seemed to play well
against the Cornhuskers, racing
toward the ball to cut down
ballcarriers. He finished with five
tackles. But the Boilermakers need more productivity from him and others inside the box. Garcia
came on late and looked solid in relief and he
recorded his first career interception.
1. Sean Robinson 10
2. Andy James Garcia 2
Free Safety
1. Taylor Richards 4
Strong Safety
1. Anthony Brown 9
6-3, 240, Jr.
5-10, 192, Jr.
32 tackles, 0.5 TFL, 1 PBU*
Richards didn't play much vs.
Nebraska, but it's unclear why.
The junior had a concussion
during the bye week, but was
cleared to play several days before kickoff. He
has seemed to be one of Purdue's more consistent players, so it was intriguing to see him
often on the sideline. Austin Logan, who got a
pick, picked up some of the lost playing time.
2. Anthony Brown 9
5-11, 192, So.
5-11, 192, So.
32 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 FF*
Brown had a nice game, leading
the Boilermakers with nine tackles,
including one where he darted
between offensive linemen and
made a leg-tackle of a Nebraska running back.
Purdue needs more such plays behind the line of
scrimmage. Henry played late, after the game was
lost, and had a couple tackles in his safety debut.
6-0, 187, R-Fr. —OR—
Rob Henry 22 6-1, 205, Sr. (5)
5-9, 186, Sr.
20 tackles, 1 TFL, 2 int., 1 PBU*
Allen's not missed any time
recently, yet he's not 100
percent either, dealing with
a bulky ankle that seemingly
could give out at any time. But
he'll play on Saturday and Purdue wants to put
him in position to be more active near the line
of scrimmage.
2. Antoine Lewis 26
5-10, 185, Jr.
6-0, 218, R-Fr.
2. Evan Feichter 27
Nickel Back
1. Ricardo Allen 21
Cornerback
1. Frankie Williams 24
5-9, 185, So.
25 tackles, 1 TFL, 2 int., 2 PBU,
1 blocked punt*
Williams' interception in the
end zone in the first quarter
felt familiar, because it was the
same play that he had seen in practice earlier,
which had also resulted in a pick. The turnover
helped keep the Boilers in the game in the
first half.
2. Normondo Harris 1
6-0, 180, Sr.
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