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Wide Receiver
1. Danny Anthrop
33
6-0, 191, Jr.
17 rec., 313 yards,
2 TDs*
Anthrop had largely
cleaned up the issues
with drops he had
experienced in the spring and is a likely
starter for Week 1. But look for him to
move outside at times too, and when he
does Posey should seen plenty of time,
as well. And what a good story Posey is;
only six months ago, he had surgery to
fit an ACL tear and slight MCL tear in
his knee. He's probably Purdue's most
sure-handed receiving target.
2. Cameron Posey 18
6-1, 182, So.
Quarterback
1. Danny Etling 5
6-2, 218, So.
149-of-267, 1,690 yds,
10 TDs / 7 int.*
It wasn't so much
Etling's performance
during training
camp that separated
him from Appleby — although he had
a good camp, too — but the "body of
work," Coach John Shoop said. Etling
was better than his competitors in
the spring and was the incumbent, so
he'll get the nod in 2014. But should
Etling falter, Appleby is waiting and
says he's ready. But would Purdue be
willing to make a change, and under
what circumstances? It hopes to not
get to that.
2. Austin Appleby 12
6-5, 229, So.
Running Back
1. Raheem Mostert
8
5-11, 190, Sr.
11 rushes, 37 yards*
1 rec., 6 yards*
Mostert gives
Purdue something it
lacked last season,
not only a ballcarrier who has speed
but one who can break a tackle, too.
He showed his big-play ability during
training camp, breaking off some long
rushes. Hunt moved around, playing
in the backfield and at slot receiver,
also. These two could be dynamic, if
Purdue gets them the ball.
2. Akeem Hunt 1
5-9, 183, Sr.
Center
1. Robert Kugler
57
6-3, 298, Jr.
Kugler added signifi-
cant strength during
the offseason,
making an already
good player an even
better one. He thinks he'll now be able
to easily fight with the big boys in the
Big Ten. Barron is a couple years from
needing to play, but Purdue's coaches
think he's done well in his first train-
ing camp.
2. Kirk Barron 53
6-3, 305, Fr.
Right Guard
1. Jordan Roos 70
6-4, 312, So.
Before camp, Roos
and Clements were
expected to compete
for snaps with the
first team. But it's
been all Roos since
Day 1. And it appears there's a good
reason for that; he looks to be light
years ahead of Clements, a junior col-
lege transfer. Clements is big – listed
at 400 pounds – and that helps him
in rush blocking, but he's struggled to
contain the pass rush.
2. Corey Clements 71
6-8, 400, Jr.
Right Tackle
1. J.J. Prince 73
6-6, 302, So.
Because of concerns
at left tackle, the
inexperience at right
has largely gone
overlooked. But it
could be an issue,
especially if Prince struggles at all
during the season. Purdue has few
other options. But the program likes
Prince, saying that he's effective even
if his technique isn't always ideal.
Either way, it's the results that matter.
2. Joey Warburg 77
6-5, 289, So.
Wide Receiver
1. B.J. Knauf 83
5-10, 187, So.
17 rec., 313 yards,
2 TDs*
Knauf missed the
start of training camp
with a head injury,
having suffered a
concussion during a 7-on-7 drill during
the summer. But once healthy, he quick-
ly reclaimed a starting spot. The key:
staying healthy. The versatile Anthrop
can play outside, or Purdue might use
freshman Trae Hart, who seemed to
earn a spot during camp.
2. Danny Anthrop 33
6-0, 191, Jr.
Wide Receiver
1. DeAngelo
Yancey 7
6-2, 218, So.
32 rec., 546 yds,
2 TDs*
Yancey had an
up-and-down
training camp,
not unusual for
the sophomore who has shown
to be a better game-day player
than practice player over the last
year-plus. The Boilermakers want
him to be a game-breaking-type
of receiver, capable of taking over
games. Or at least taking over
one-on-one matchups. We'll see if
he's closer to there yet.
2. Gregory Phillips 13
6-0, 190, Fr.
Tight End
1. Justin Sinz
84
6-4, 249, Sr. (5)
41 rec., 340 yds,
4 TDs*
Purdue has a
bevy of tight
ends and will
use them in a
variety of different ways. Sinz
is consistent; Holmes is back,
after missing most of last year;
and Macarthy is bigger and an
intriguing prospect. Even walk-on
Jordan Jurasevich might have a
small role as a blocking tight end.
2. Gabe Holmes 86
6-5, 258, Sr. (5)
— OR —
Dolapo Macarthy 21
6-5, 229, Sr. (5)
Left Tackle
1. Cameron
Cermin 66
6-5, 303, So.
On Day 5 of train-
ing camp, Purdue
made a move to
try to fit its issues
at left tackle,
inserting Cermin
as the starter after he had been
practicing as the No. 2 left guard.
Cermin, it appears, has at least stabi-
lized the spot. Jack DeBoef, who had
been the starter since the spring,
worked some at guard and tackle.
Cermin will have to lock down the
position until Week 4, when Hedelin,
who has also gotten first-team snaps,
comes off suspension.
2. David Hedelin 75
6-4, 295, Jr.
Left Guard
1. Jason King
72
6-3, 309, So.
Purdue really
likes King,
calling him Big
Ten-ready as
only a sopho-
more. He has
the size and the athleticism to be
very good. The depth is a bit of a
concern, with DeBoef having little
experience and being a nicked
up toward the end of camp. Kirk
Barron, a center, got a few snaps
as a guard, probably to get used
to the position in case he'd be
needed.
2. Martesse Patterson 74
6-3, 310, Fr.
Kicker
Paul Griggs 37
6-1, 197, Jr. — OR —
Ian MacDougall 26
6-1, 208, Sr. (5)
Punter
Thomas Meadows 30
6-0, 183, Jr.
Kick Return
Akeem Hunt 1
5-9, 183, Sr.
Raheem Mostert 8
5-11, 190, Sr.
Punt Return
Frankie Williams 24
5-9, 189, Jr.
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