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Cornerback
1. Anthony Brown 9
5-11, 192, Jr.
48 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks,
9 PBU*
Brown's been solid all season
for the Boilermakers, and had
eight more tackles against the
Badgers, plus another pass broken up. He
knocked down a second-down pass near the
red zone, two plays before the Boilermakers
held on fourth down.
2. Antoine Lewis 23
5-10, 185, Sr. (5)
Strong Safety
1. Landon Feichter 44
6-0, 192, Sr. (5)
87 tackles, 1 TFL, 5 int., 2 PBU,
1 FR, 1 FF*
Feichter had one of the greatest
defensive games a player can
turn in, with a dozen tackles,
a forced and recovered fumble and an inter-
ceptions, with another pass breakup. Plus, he
made a red zone tackle on fourth down, forc-
ing another in esseence another turnover.
2. Frankie Williams 24
5-9, 189, Jr.
Free Safety
1. Taylor Richards 4
5-10, 196, Sr.
38 tackles, 1 TFL, 3 PBU*
Richards had four tackles vs.
Wisconsin, once having to
chase down Gordon after a
long run. Gregory played a few
snaps, really the first significant ones of his
career. He's moved up the depth chart as the
season has gone on.
2. Robert Gregory 7
6-1, 216, So.
Cornerback
1. Frankie Williams 24
5-9, 189, Jr.
60 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 1 sack, 3 int.,
7 PBU, 1 FR*
Purdue's moving Williams back
to cornerback this week — he
had played strong safety the
first 10 weeks, after being a corner his first two
years at Purdue — in an effort to get its four
best defensive backs on the field together.
Clark, who started last week, would come in
during extra defensive back packages.
2. Leroy Clark 3
5-10, 187, So.
Rush End
1. Jalani Phillips 89
6-4, 265, Sr.
27 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 1 sack,
1 PBU, 1 FR*
Phillips had only a tackle,
but his biggest play came in
the passing game, when he
knocked down a Joel Stave
pass at the line of scrimmage, forcing a punt
on Wisconsin's first possession.
2. Gelen Robinson 13
6-1, 239, Fr.
Strongside Linebacker
1. Jimmy Herman 29
6-4, 230, So.
41 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 2 PBU*
Herman had a solid day, with
eight tackles, including one
for a loss when he hit Stave
on a QB scramble. Purdue's
trio of starting linebackers is
young, but playing well. Injuries, though, have
sapped the depth.
2. Dezwan Polk-Campbell 6
6-3, 212, R-Fr.
Middle Linebacker
1. Ja'Whaun Bentley
35
6-2, 250, Fr.
62 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 1 int., 1 PBU,
2 FR*
Bentley has adjusted pretty
well to playing with a broken
hand, casted up to make him
more comfortable. Against the Badgers, he
had four tackles. He should be even more
impactful in years to come.
2. Garrett Hudson 16
6-3, 230, R-Fr.
Weakside Linebacker
1. Danny Ezechukwu
36
6-2, 246, R-Fr.
33 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks,
1 FF*
Coaches feel that Ezechukwu
has been a pleasant surprise
since entering the starting lineup after Sean
Robinson's injury. He had a couple tackles
against the Badgers.
2. Andy James Garcia 42
6-0, 217, So.
Defensive End
1. Ryan Russell 99
6-5, 273, Sr.
34 tackles, 4 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 PBU*
Russell missed the second half vs. Wisconsin
after injuring a hip, further limiting what was a
thin front. Panfil, who had shifted over to inside
to add depth there, was back at his natural spot
for the entire second half. He had three tackles, including one
for loss, knocking down Melvin Gordon at the goal line to
force a FG.
2. Evan Panfil 95
6-4, 251, So.
Nose Tackle
1. Ra'Zahn Howard 14
6-3, 323, So.
17 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack, 1 PBU*
Howard missed the Wisconsin game with a
sprained foot, giving Watson the start. And
Watson had to play nearly the whole way
against the Badgers, because of a lack of other
interior options. He had a tackle, bringing Gordon down at the
line on a first down. Howard is back healthy.
2. Ryan Watson 92
6-2, 291, Jr.
Defensive Tackle
1. Jake Replogle 54
6-5, 269, So.
29 tackles, 7.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 PBU*
Replogle continues to play well for the
Boilermakers, with half of his three tackles
going for loss against the Badgers. His third-
down TFL, with Gelen Robinson, forced a punt
late in the game.
2. Ryan Watson 92
6-2, 291, Jr.
DEFENSE
VS
Northwestern Offense
QB 13 Trevor Siemian 6-3, 215, Sr.
10 Zack Oliver 6-4, 240, Jr.
RB 28 Justin Jackson 5-11, 185, Fr.
22 Treyvon Green 5-10, 210, Sr.
LT 78 Paul Jorgensen 6-6, 315, Sr.
70 Shane Mertz 6-8, 310, Jr.
LG 53 Geoff Mongus 6-5, 305, Jr.
63 Ian Park 6-4, 290, So.
C 66 Brandon Vitabile 6-3, 310, Sr.
65 Hayden Baker 6-2, 295, Sr.
RG 57 Matt Frazier 6-4, 295, Jr.
73 Adam DePietro 6-5, 295, So.
RT 76 Eric Olson 6-6, 285, So.
75 Jack Konopka 6-5, 300, Sr.
WR 6 Tony Jones 6-1, 195, Sr.
80 Austin Carr 6-1, 195, So.
WR 21 Kyle Prater 6-5, 235, Sr.
83 Mike McHugh 6-3, 200, So.
WR 19 Cameron Dickerson 6-3, 210, Jr.
11 Pierre Youngblood-Ary 6-3, 185, Jr.
SB 40 Dan Vitale 6-2, 235, Jr.
88 Jayme Taylor 6-4, 230, R-Fr.
* 2014 Season Statistics
GREEN: Change from previous projection
RED: Missed time due to injury
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