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Tackle 1. Anthony Watts 44 6-4, 295, So. 2. Raymond Ellis 96 6-4, 305, Sr. Strongside Linebacker 1. T.J. Jallow 5 6-2, 210, Sr. 2. Tobias Larry 30 6-1, 220, So. Anthrop sometimes gets overlooked — that was certainly the case a year ago, when he led the Boilermakers in receptions — but he had a solid, consistent spring. And in a Boilermaker receiving corps that lacks that kind of consistency, Anthrop's constant presence stands out. The sophomore catches everything thrown his way, and his lower-body strength combined with his quickness and instincts make him appear faster than he probably is. Even though Rondale Moore, a player with seemingly more natural ability, arrives in the summer, Anthrop has carved himself a spot because of his reliability. Running Back 1. Markell Jones 8 5-11, 210, Sr. 2. D.J. Knox 1 5-7, 210, Sr. (5) Right Guard 1. Bearooz Yacoobi 50 6-5, 300, Sr. (5) 2. Sam Loebig 71 6-3, 295, So. Right Tackle 1. Matt McCann 79 6-6, 315, Jr. 2. Mark Stickford 76 6-5, 285, R-Fr. Wide Receiver 1. Jackson Anthrop 33 5-11, 185, So. 2. Tyler Hamilton 6 5-9, 175, R-Fr. Wide Receiver 1. Terry Wright 9 5-11, 180, Sr. 2. KeyRon Catlett 18 5-10, 180, So. — Kyle Charters Free Safety 1. Jacob Thieneman 41 6-1, 210, Sr. (5) 2. Brennan Thieneman 38 6-1, 200, So. Cornerback 1. Tim Cason 24 6-0, 195, Sr. (5) 2. Dedrick Mackey 1 5-11, 185, R-Fr. End 1. Giovanni Reviere 92 6-5, 270, R-Fr. 2. Jeff Marks 47 6-3, 265, Fr. Purdue is still trying. After T.J. Jallow, despite his physical ability, couldn't catch on at safety in his first year as a Boilermaker in 2017, Purdue moved the former J.C. cornerback to linebacker. It has hopes that the 6-foot-2, 210-pound senior can fill a big-time need there. If he doesn't, then Nick Holt's best bet might be to play a base nickel defense in 2018. Jallow was more under control in the latter half of spring practices, not committing unnecessary transgressions on teammates. And occasionally, he'd make a play. But can the coaching staff trust him? Being in the right place at the right time is key, and that has been a struggle for Jallow early in his career. Nose Tackle 1. Lorenzo Neal 9 6-2, 315, Jr. 2. Alex Criddle 66 6-3, 300, Jr. Strong Safety 1. Navon Mosley 27 6-0, 195, Jr. 2. Simeon Smiley 29 6-0, 205, So. Middle Linebacker 1. Derrick Barnes 55 6-1, 240, So. 2. Cornel Jones 46 6-2, 240, So. GOLD AND BLACK ILLUSTRATED VOLUME 28, ISSUE 5 34