Wide receiver
1. DeAngelo Yancey 80
OFfense
6-2, 200, Fr.
32 rec., 546 yards, 2 TD*
Yancey showed that he can
be a go-to receiver, putting
together three 100-yard
receiving games. He'll need to
be more consistent – the best
of Purdue's opponents were able to shut him
down – but with more seasoning he should be
able to do so. Mikesky was a solid contributor.
2. Shane Mikesky 87
6-4, 211, So.
Center
1. Robert Kugler 57
6-3, 284, So.
At times, Kugler had to be
frustrated by the line's inconsistency but he never would say
so. The center, who will be a
third-year starter next season,
has the tenacity you like to see from a leader.
2. Cody Davis 59
6-5, 289, Sr. (5)
Quarterback
1. Danny Etling 5
6-2, 218, Fr.
149-of-267 for 1,690 yards,
10 TDs, 7 int.*
Etling solidified his standing
– it really wasn't in doubt – as
Purdue's quarterback-of-thepresent-and-future with his 485-yard, fourtouchdown performance against Indiana.
It wasn't perfect, but it was certainly eyeopening as the eighth largest total in Purdue
history.
2. Austin Appleby 12
6-4, 229, R-Fr.
Tight End
1. Justin Sinz 84
Left Tackle
1. Kevin Pamphile 64
2. Patrick Bade 89
2. Cameron Cermin
6-4, 248, Jr.
41 rec., 340 yards, 4 TDs*
Sinz had his best game in
his last game, catching nine
balls for 87 yards against the
Hoosiers. It moved him into
the lead, in terms of receptions,
among Boilermakers in 2013. Who would have
thought that before the season? But Gabe
Holmes' injury increased Sinz's role.
6-7, 255, Sr. (5) — OR —
2. Sterling Carter 81
6-5, 315, Sr. (5)
Purdue used Pamphile more
effectively in the second half
of the season, getting him
out as a lead blocker to take
advantage of his athleticism.
But he wasn't the powerful
blocker Purdue needed to get its rushing
game going.
Left Guard
1. Jason King 72
6-3, 300, R-Fr.
King started the last several
games for Purdue and showed
tremendous growth, according to coaches. It's a good
sign that he seems to learn
from past mistakes and adjust
quickly.
2. Devin Smith 71
6-6, 341, Sr.
6-5, 300, R-Fr.
6-2, 247, Sr. (5)
Right Guard
1. Jordan Roos 70
6-5, 320, R-Fr.
Roos had some mistakes
during his first season but he
showed enough potential that
you'd think he'll have a very
good chance of continuing
in this role. Purdue needs to
get bigger, stronger and more physical in the
middle, that's for sure.
2. Trevor Foy 78
6-7, 300, Sr. (5)
Fullback
1. Brandon Cottom 25
6-2, 256, Jr.
45 rushes, 154 yards, 1 TD*
7 rec., 99 yards*
Cottom got an opportunity
to carry the ball in the second
half of the season and showed
potential at times. But he did seem to wear
down too often while getting snaps at fullback
and tailback. Conditioning should be a top
offseason priority.
2. Kurt Freytag 46
6-1, 240, Sr. (5)
Right Tackle
1. Justin Kitchens 51
Wide Receiver
1. Cameron Posey 18
6-4, 290, Sr. (5)
Kitchens, like Pamphile on
the left side, is best when he's
out blocking in space, leading an outside running play.
Unfortunately, that's not what
the Boilermakers want their
offense to do, at least primarily.
6-1, 182, R-Fr.
26 rec., 297 yards, 3 TD*
Posey and Anthrop stepped up
in recent weeks with the injury
to B.J. Knauf. Posey was big
against Illinois, and Anthrop
vs. Indiana, when he had a team-season-high
151 yards receiving, including an 80-yard
touchdown bomb.
2. J.J. Prince 73
6-6, 288, R-Fr.
2. Danny Anthrop 33
Running Back
1. Akeem Hunt 1
Special Teams
6-0, 180, So.
5-9, 184, Jr.
123 rushes, 464 yards, 1 TD*
38 rec., 340 yards, 2 TDs*
Before the season, there were
questions about Hunt's ability
to be a between-the-tackles
rusher. And now, after the season, it appears
he's best suited for plays in space, where
he can use his speed to beat people to the
corners. Of course, he could have used some
O-line help, too.
2. Raheem Mostert 9
5-11, 186, Jr.
Kicker
Paul Griggs 37
Raheem
Mostert 8
Punter
Cody Webster
42
Punt Return
Frankie
Williams 24
6-1, 200, So.
6-1, 205, Sr.
5-11, 186, Jr.
5-9, 185, So.
Kick Return
Akeem Hunt 1
5-9, 184, Jr.
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