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Depth Charts Boilermaker Offense EKU Defense DE 92 Nick Vicini DT 70 Bryce Krebs 94 Caleb Coulliette DT 96 David Carter 56 Courtney Prince SLB 4 Anthony Brown 48 Khiry Maddox MLB 43 Ichiro Vance 58 Tyler Horn WLB 44 Kevin Hamlin 47 Chris Kelly CB 29 Cejay Ceniza Left Tackle 1. Kevin 81 Shawn Shupperd 6-5, 257, Jr. 6-3, 232, Sr. (5) 6-1, 286, R-Fr. 6-1, 264, So. 6-3, 293, Jr. 6-3, 283, Sr. (5) DE 95 Robert Knowles 6-1, 273, Sr. (5) 90 Anthony Shoemaker 6-3, 258, Jr. 6-0, 220, Jr. 6-1, 220, So. 6-1, 235, Jr. 6-3, 228, Jr. 6-3, 200, Sr. (5) 5-10, 219, R-Fr. 16 Deno Montgomery 5-10, 180, R-Fr. 5-11, 183, Sr. SS 34 Brandon Stanley 6-1, 210, So. 31 Christian Albertson 6-0, 210, Jr. FS 5 Brooklyn Fox CB 11 Justin Bell 32 Theron Norman 6-2, 193, Jr. 27 Stanley Absanon 6-0, 180, Fr. SPECIAL TEAMS PK 19 Luke Pray P 37 Jordan Berry PR 11 Justin Bell 6-4, 215, Sr. (5) 5-10, 176, Sr. (5) 5-7, 150, Jr. 6-5, 205, Jr. KR 85 Cameron Bailey 6-0, 198, Sr. 27 Stanley Absanon 6-0, 180, Fr. 85 Cameron Bailey 6-0, 198, Sr. 5-10, 176, Sr. (5) Pamphile 64 6-5, 300, Jr. Kitchens is still the No. 2, but he' Left Guard 1. Peters Drey 67 a big push in recent weeks and has start- ing experience — Pamphile does not — after playing at right tackle last season. But Kitchens' shoulder injury, which required surgery, took him off the field. He' s made s healthy now. 2. Justin Kitchens 51 6-4, 294, Jr. Center 1. Rick 6-6, 302, Sr. (5) Drey's taken it easy during much of the last month as a pre- caution after his back injury. But Purdue expects him on the field for Game 1 on Saturday. It wouldn't be surprising, however, if Cody Davis also gets a series or two at left guard. 2. Jack De Boef 54 6-7, 290, So. Wide Receiver 1. O.J. Ross 4 5-10, 188, Sr. 33 rec., 356 yards, 3 TDs Ross has made it back to the Boilermakers after it had appeared earlier in the year that his return was very much in question. Maybe by focusing on academics and football, he can become a more complete player. Macarthy is a possibility to play because Purdue has little depth. 2. Dolapo Macarthy 16 6-5, 22, R-Fr. Quarterback 1. Caleb TerBush 19 6-5, 225, Sr. (5) • 171-of-277 (61.7%), 1,905 yards, 13 TDs/6 int.* • 83 rush, 219 yards, 1 TD* After training camp, Danny Hope called TerBush possibly Purdue' be good news for Purdue, which has struggled with quarterback play the last couple of seasons. Marve, too, is healthy, and thought to be better. Henry, coming back from the ACL, might not play much in Game 1. s "most-improved" player. That'd 2. Robert Marve 9 6-1, 212, Sr. (6) — OR — Rob Henry 15 6-2, 200, Jr. Wide Receiver Schmeig 76 6-3, 305, Sr. (5) Schmeig' Right Guard 1. Devin Smith 71 strides in the offsea- son, trimming down and becoming much quicker. He' s made big sive lineman. Kugler too is improved, after having switched from tight end; it' s probably the best offen- s possible that he could play some. 2. Robert Kugler 57 6-3, 280, R-Fr. 1. Antavian Edison 13 5-11, 175, Sr. 44 rec., 584 yards, 3 TDs* 30 rush, 124 yards, 2 TDs* Edison is Purdue' playmaking threat, and Mostert may be No. 2, although the lat- ter might still be best-suited to come out of the backfield. There are questions about Mostert' s biggest route-running, and whether he can become a consistent threat at receiver. 2. Raheem Mostert 8 5-11, 180, So. Running Back s Tight End 6-7, 320, Jr. Smith and Davis have battled neck- and-neck for the right guard position, with the former holding a slight edge going to the opener. Perhaps, however, that' because of Davis' versatility, as he's a s potential contributor at all three inte- rior line spots. 2. Cody Davis 59 6-5, 286, Jr. 1. Gabe Holmes 86 6-5, 247, Jr. 11 rec., 133 yards, 1 TD* Holmes and Wright hope to become one of the better 1-2 punches at tight end in the Big Ten. But much of that will depend on the development of Holmes, who has potential but has been held back by injuries. He' come a nagging knee injury. 2. Crosby Wright 82 6-3, 248, Sr. (5) 1. Akeem Shavers 24 5-11, 203, Sr. 111 rush, 519 yards, 6 TDs* 5 rec., 58 yards, 1 TD* The two Akeems will carry much of the load this season at running back, because they're the best two out of a short lot. Shavers ended his season great but has been prone to rib injuries. Hunt is a burner. The No. 1 fullback is Brandon Cottom. 2. Akeem Hunt 11 5-9, 184, So. s thought to be healthy now, having over- Right Tackle 1. Trevor Foy 78 6-7, 300, Jr. Foy is back at right tackle after a short spring stint on the left side. He' ed here. Purdue is comfortable with its three top tackles, with Kitchens able to play on either side. s better-suit- 2. Justin Kitchens 51 6-4, 294, Jr. Wide Receiver 1. Gary Bush 6 6-0, 185, Jr. 29 rec., 310 yards, 3 TDs* It' son for Bush, who continues to try to put on good weight. He' thought to be better-suited now to deal with contact, which had been a problem his first couple seasons. Posey is likely one of two frosh receivers, with Danny Anthrop, who will play. s the same story every offsea- s 2. Cameron Posey 18 6-2, 180, Fr. Purdue Special Teams Kicker Paul Griggs 37 6-1, 200, Fr. — OR — Sam McCartney 43 6-4, 215, R-Fr. Punter Cody Webster 42 6-1, 210, Jr. Kick Return Akeem Hunt 11 5-9, 184, So. Raheem Mostert 8 5-11, 180, So. Punt Return Josh Johnson 28 5-11, 195, Sr. GOLDANDBLACK EXPRESS • volume 23, express 1 • 13