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ILLUSTRATED VOLUME 24, ISSUE 6 65 f Wide Receiver 1. Cameron Posey 18 6-1, 182, So. 26 rec., 297 yards, 3 TDs* Posey starting from Day 1 is like- ly questionable, especially for training camp. He'll be only six months removed from ACL surgery, after tearing the ligament in the offseason. But at the end of last year, he had developed into probably Purdue's most consistent pass-catcher. Monteroso got plenty of reps in the spring, and it was needed with his move inside. 2. Dan Monteroso 9 6-3, 185, So. Quarterback 1. Danny Etling 5 6-2, 218, So. 149-of-267, 1,690 yds, 10 TDs / 7 int.* After the spring, Darrell Hazell refused to name a starting quarterback, instead saying he'd do after the first week of camp. But every indication is that it will be Etling, and probably should be. He didn't have a turnover in the spring, one of the biggest char- acteristics that Purdue is looking for. But Appleby looks improved as well, and is a viable option if Etling should falter. 2. Austin Appleby 12 6-4, 229, So. Running Back 1. Raheem Mostert 8 5-11, 186, Sr. 11 rushes, 37 yards* 1 rec., six yards* Mostert's stock has exploded this spring, as he's now a four- time Big Ten track and field champi- on. Will that translate to football? We'll see, but his skyrocketing confidence can't hurt. He's Purdue's best option, with the most complete combination of power and speed. Hunt will play, but probably more so in the slot, where the Boilermakers can get him open in space. 2. Akeem Hunt 1 5-9, 184, Sr. Center 1. Robert Kugler 57 6-3, 284, Jr. When rebuilding a line, it's nice to have a solid player at center, and the Boilermakers do in Kugler. It'll be the junior's second season as a starter there, his third year starting overall; not only is he a great technician, but his leadership and tenacity help to set him apart from others. 2. Kirk Barron 53 6-3, 295, Fr. Right Guard 1. Jordan Roos 70 6-5, 320, So. A third player joins the battle for right guard supremacy, with junior college transfer Corey Clements. He's an intriguing prospect — anyone who is 6-foot-8, 390-plus pounds would be — but raw as a guard. Roos is probably the favorite because of his starting experience a year ago. 2. Cameron Cermin 66 6-5, 300, So. — OR — Corey Clements 71 6-8, 390, Jr. Right Tackle 1. J.J. Prince 73 6-6, 288, So. The biggest surprise of the spring was Prince, who did so well that he's likely locked in as the starting right tack- le. It had been a big question mark. Prince is still not game-day proven, as he's taken only a few snaps in his career, but is headed in the right direction. He might not be technically sound, Purdue coaches say, but is get- ting the job done. 2. Jason Tretter 76 6-6, 300, R-Fr. Wide Receiver 1. B.J. Knauf 83 5-10, 183, So. 14 rec., 136 yards, 1 TD* 14 rushes, 92 yards, 1 TD* Knauf missed the spring with a sports hernia, yet it didn't keep him from work- ing entirely. He tried to stay conditioned in "the pit," by running as much as he was physically able. Provided he's healthy, he's one of the Boilermakers' most dangerous options. Anthrop is similar, and had a good spring, but still needs to improve his pass-catching. 2. Danny Anthrop 33 6-0, 190, Jr. Wide Receiver 1. DeAngelo Yancey 7 6-2, 200, So. 32 rec., 546 yards, 2 TDs* Purdue wants to get Yancey in one-on-one coverage — and it's schemed to be able to do so — but the sophomore WR needs to win more of those battles. He's been inconsistent, at least through the spring, which is holding him from reaching his potential. But he's young. Mikesky is a big-bod- ied target, probably the biggest of Purdue's perimeter receivers, which allows him to find openings. 2. Shane Mikesky 87 6-4, 211, Jr. Tight End 1. Justin Sinz 84 6-4, 248, Sr. (5) 41 rec., 340 yards, 4 TDs* Purdue has a wealth of depth, and seemingly talent, at tight end. However, it left the spring with only Sinz as a healthy, eligible option. Macarthy is recovering from a bum shoulder, while former starter Holmes is working to regain his eligibility. All three are expected to be good for fall, which would give the Boilermakers a solid trio with varying skill sets. 2. Gabe Holmes 86 6-5, 243, Sr. (5) — OR — Dolapo Macarthy 21 6-5, 220, Sr. (5) Left Tackle 1. Jack DeBoef 54 6-7, 290, Sr. (5) Hedelin is the future at the posi- tion, but the Swede is suspended the first three games after playing for a club team in his native country. So who starts until then? It's the question of camp. DeBoef exited the spring as the No. 1, but he's a serious question, particularly because he struggles in pass protection. Warburg is young, so perhaps developing. Or could a newcomer or inte - rior lineman make a move? 2. David Hedelin 75 6-5, 285, Jr. — OR — Joey Warburg 77 6-5, 271, So. Left Guard 1. Jason King 72 6-3, 300, So. Purdue feels King is begin- ning to develop into a top-end left guard, and he's only a sophomore. His athleticism for his size is off the charts, giving him the ability to adjust quickly in the middle of the line or break out to lead block off the edge. It's been a quick acceleration for King, who only became a starter toward the end of last season. 2. Cameron Cermin 66 6-5, 300, So. Kicker Paul Griggs 37 6-1, 200, Jr. Punter Thomas Meadows 30 6-0, 182, Jr. Kick Return Akeem Hunt 1 5-9, 184, Sr. Raheem Mostert 8 5-11, 186, Sr. Punt Return Frankie Williams 24 5-9, 185, Jr. SPECIAL TEAMS F O O T B A L L : D E P T H C H A R T OFFENSE