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Wide Receiver
1. Trae Hart
5-10, 157, Fr.
9 rec., 80 yards*
Hart's a try-hard guy, but at his size as a true
freshman it was difficult to get him in advanta-
geous matchups. This offseason, an opportu-
nity to put on weight/strength, is an important
one. But Purdue needs a playmaker on the perimeter. Who?
2. Myles Norwood 6
6-0, 172, R-Fr.
Quarterback
1. Austin Appleby 12
6-5, 229, So.
144-of-272 passing, 1,449 yards, 10 TDs, 11 int.*
61 rushes, 198 yards, 5 TDs*
Etling took the first half the season, and
Appleby had the second. But neither solidified
himself as the starter for 2015. It should be a
wide-open race, with David Blough, too, for the job. Each had
good attributes. Who will win out?
2. Danny Etling 5
6-2, 218, So.
Running Back
1. Akeem Hunt 1
5-9, 183, Sr.
173 rushes, 949 yards, 6 TDs*
48 rec., 293 yards, 2 TDs*
Too bad to see Hunt injured and unable to
go in the fourth quarter of his final game as a
Boilermaker. He was a warrior this season, tak-
ing a beating to try to get Purdue as many victories as possible.
His heart, speed and production will be missed. A lot of the
same can be said for Mostert.
2. Raheem Mostert 8
5-11, 190, Sr.
Center
1. Robert Kugler 57
6-3, 298, Jr.
Kugler's attitude and energy, which seem
to mirror O-line coach Jim Bridge's, rubs
off on the rest of his linemen teammates.
They fashion themselves as a hardworking
bunch that wants to take it to the opposi-
tion. Judging from results in the rushing game, it was
successful.
2. Cameron Cermin 66
6-5, 303, So.
Right Guard
1. Jordan Roos 70
6-4, 312, So.
Coach Darrell Hazell called Roos one of the
Boilermakers' bigger surprises, because he
was able to fend off challengers from his
starting spot, then play well. For Clements
to be more than a special teamer next
season, he'll need his weight to continue
to drop.
2. Corey Clements 71
6-8, 400, Jr.
Right Tackle
1. J.J. Prince 73
6-6, 302, So.
By the end of the year, Purdue's right
tackles were banged up. Prince being
the worse off. The sophomore, who had
started 10 games, missed the IU contest
because of shoulder issues. He likely will
need offseason surgery on at least one of them. Cermin
had a groin issue, but managed to make it through the
Indiana game.
2. Cameron Cermin 66
6-5, 303, So.
Wide Receiver
1. Cameron Posey 18
6-1, 182, So.*
19 rec., 188 yards, 1 TD*
Purdue's slot receiver position was deci-
mated by injury, first losing B.J. Knauf to a
collarbone then Danny Anthrop to a knee.
Posey, after seeming to have a breakout
in 2013, was only OK in a bigger role. Purdue (obviously)
needs Knauf and Anthrop healthy.
2. Shane Mikesky 87
6-4, 215, Jr.
Wide Receiver
1. Gregory Phillips 13
6-0, 190, Fr.
12 rec., 151 yards*
By the end of the year, Purdue
was sapped of playmakers on
the perimeter. Phillips showed
signs, but he's young and raw.
And Yancey disappointed
big time, slumping as a sophomore. His drop
against Indiana was indicative of his whole
season. He needs to recover.
2. DeAngelo Yancey 7
6-2, 218, So.
Tight End
1. Gabe Holmes 86
6-5, 258, Sr.
17 rec., 178 yards, 2 TDs*
Purdue's senior tight ends
were effective this season,
but probably never as big a
part of the passing game as
what many had expected. Part
of that's on Holmes, who played a solid last
few games but never materialized in a game-
breaker. Sinz's steadiness will be missed.
2. Justin Sinz 84
6-4, 249, Sr. (5)
Left Tackle
1. David Hedelin 75
6-4, 295, Jr.
In his first season as a Division
I player, Hedelin showed both
ability and need for improve-
ment. He's a big, nasty dude,
who can plow opponents out
of the way. But his footwork
and quickness are areas he could stand to
focus on during the offseason. He struggled
with the outside rush.
2. Cameron Cermin 66
6-5, 303, So.
Left Guard
1. Jason King 72
6-3, 309, So.
King had a solid season, prob-
ably better than that consider-
ing he's only a sophomore.
That in mind, it's easy to think
that Purdue's offensive line,
especially on the inside, could
be a strength next season. Tretter played a
little, and needs another year of development
so he can be counted on more.
2. Jason Tretter 76
6-6, 304, R-Fr.
SPECIAL TEAMS
OFFENSE
Kicker
Paul Griggs 37
6-1, 197, Jr.
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.
