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Gold and Black Illustrated Vol28, Digital1

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GOLD AND BLACK ILLUSTRATED VOLUME 28, ISSUE 1 31 Kicker J.D. Dellinger 85 6-2, 195, So. — OR — Spencer Evans 13 6-1, 200, Jr. Punter Joe Schopper 31 6-0, 210, Jr. Kick Return D.J. Knox 1 5-7, 210, Jr. Jackson Anthrop 33 5-11, 185, R-Fr. Punt Return Jackson Anthrop 33 5-11, 185, R-Fr. Leo 1. Danny Ezechukwu 36 6-2, 250, Sr. (5) 2. Kai Higgins 98 6-4, 250, So. 31 GOLD AND BLACK ILLUSTRATED Quarterback 1. David Blough 11 6-1, 205, Jr. 2. Elijah Sindelar 2 6-4, 230, So. Wide Receiver 1. Anthony Mahoungou 21 6-3, 210, Sr. 2. D'J Edwards 3 6-1, 190, Fr. — OR — Corey Holmes 4 6-1, 190, Jr. Tight End 1. Cole Herdman 88 6-4, 240, Jr. 2. Brycen Hopkins 89 6-5, 240, So. Left Tackle 1. Grant Hermanns 78 6-7, 295, R-Fr. 2. Ethan Smart 73 6-6, 310, Jr. Left Guard 1. Shane Evans 75 6-4, 310, Jr. 2. Mike Mendez 55 6-4, 295, So. Center 1. Kirk Barron 53 6-2, 305, Jr. 2. Shane Evans 75 6-4, 310, Jr. Anthony Mahoungou has patiently waited for his turn to be a starting wide receiver for the Boilermakers, sitting behind DeAngelo Yancey, Domonique Young and Bilal Marshall the last couple seasons. And now this year, Purdue brought in a few outside receivers to not only compete for, but potentially take his job. Through much of training camp, though, Mahoungou held on to his spot, part of that due to injury — Corey Holmes missed snaps — but part consistency. Jeff Brohm thought Mahoungou had been one of Purdue's steadiest receivers, and had shown the ability to extend a defense down the field. Defense Cornerback 1. Josh Okonye 8 6-0, 200, Grad. 2. Antonio Blackmon 25 6-0, 195, Jr. Weakside Linebacker 1. T.J. McCollum 6 6-3, 235, Sr. (5) 2. Sawyer Dawson 22 6-1, 235, So. Offense Purdue is searching for a playmaking safety. Perhaps it's found one in an unlikely spot, as walk-on Jacob Thieneman became the surprise of camp early, when he quickly rose to the top of the depth chart at free safety. He did so by continuing to show up, by making so many plays — he had two interceptions on the second day of practice — he was impossible to ignore. Purdue loves Thieneman's intelligence, feeling he not only knows both safety positions but also how to organize those around him, a need at safety. And he's got a knack for being in the right place, making up for physical limitations — he's not super fast — with intellect and savvy. Stacy Clardie

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