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Purdue Transfer Safety Marvin Grant Announces Commitment to Kansas
Marvin Grant started all 13 games at safety for Purdue football during the team's 2021 campaign. He registered 92 total tackles in three seasons on the field with the Boilermakers.
Purdue Football Safety Marvin Grant Enters the NCAA Transfer Portal
Marvin Grant joined the Purdue football program as a four-star recruit in the 2019 recruiting class and has appeared in 19 games over the last three seasons. He recorded 76 total tackles last season for the Boilermakers.
Jaylan Alexander, DaMarcus Mitchell Sign as Undrafted Free Agents Following 2022 NFL Draft
Purdue linebacker Jaylan Alexander is staying home after signing an undrafted free agent deal with the Chicago Bears. Boilermaker defensive end DaMarcus Mitchell signed with the New England Patriots following the 2022 NFL Draft.
Purdue Fullback Zander Horvath Selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2022 NFL Draft
Purdue back Zander Horvath was the third member of the program's 2022 NFL Draft class, joining former teammates George Karlaftis and David Bell after being taken with the 260th overall selection by the Los Angeles Chargers.
Big Ten Draft Tracker: The Latest on League Players on Day 3 of the 2022 NFL Draft
Saturday marks the final day of the 2022 NFL Draft, and several Big Ten athletes are still awaiting their opportunity to play at the next level. Those who aren't selected in the three-day event will have the opportunity to sign undrafted free agent contracts.
Big Ten Draft Tracker: The Latest on League Players on Day 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft
Michigan pass rusher David Ojabo slipped through the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft after suffering an Achilles injury during his pro day. He is still among the top available prospects when the second and third rounds commence on Friday night.
Purdue Wide Receiver David Bell Selected in the Third Round by the Cleveland Browns
David Bell was the second Purdue player off the board when he was selected in the third round by the Cleveland Browns with the 99th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He was the 2021 Big Ten Receiver of the Year.
Big Ten Draft Tracker: The Latest on League Players During Day 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft
Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson headlines a pool of several Big Ten players looking to hear their name called in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday night.
Purdue Defensive End George Karlaftis Taken By Kansas City Chiefs in First Round of the 2022 NFL Draft
Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis was taken with the 30th pick in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. He is the program's first opening-round selection since Ryan Kerrigan in 2011.
George Karlaftis Joins Purdue Football Greats in 'The Den of Defensive Ends'
Purdue star George Karlaftis became the 13th member of the program's Den of Defensive Ends after receiving the invitation from former Boilermaker Ryan Kerrigan. Karlaftis was a first-team All-Big Ten and an All-American selection in 2021.
Purdue Football Announces Addition of Karl Maslowski as Special Teams Coordinator
Karl Maslowski spent the last three seasons with Louisville as the team's senior quality control specialist. He will now serve as Purdue's special teams coordinator and assistant linebackers coach.
Big Ten Announces Sites for Football Championship, Conference Basketball Tournaments
The Big Ten Football Championship Game will be held in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis through 2024. The 2023 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament — as well as the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament in 2024 — will take place at the Target Center in Minneapolis.
Former Purdue Football Star Rod Woodson Named XFL Head Coach for 2023 Season
Former Purdue football star and NFL Hall of Famer Rod Woodson was selected as one of eight coaches for the XFL's return in 2023. He was a member of the Boilermakers from 1983 to 1986.
Purdue Football: Chiefs Select George Karlaftis in CBS Sports Complete 2022 NFL Mock Draft
In a recent seven-round 2022 NFL mock draft by CBS Sports, Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis nearly slipped out of the first round but was taken by the Kansas City Chiefs. Wide receiver David Bell was projected to be a third-round pick by the Tennessee Titans.
Purdue Defensive End George Karlaftis Set to Attend 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas
Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis will be among 21 players attending the 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas. The last time the Boilermakers had a first-round selection was back in 2011 when Ryan Kerrigan went 16th overall to the Washington Redskins.
Purdue Football Earns Commitment From Carmel High School Safety Winston Berglund
Winston Berglund, a three-star safety from Carmel High School in Indiana, committed to Purdue on Friday. He joins four-star quarterback Rickie Collins as the second commit in the 2023 recruiting class.
Purdue Ranked 10th Among Big Ten Teams in ESPN's 2022 College Football Power Index
Purdue was ranked No. 44 in ESPN's 2022 College Football Power Index, which was 10th among Big Ten programs. The Boilermakers are projected to win seven games this upcoming season coming off of a nine-win campaign in 2021.
Purdue Running Back Zander Horvath Recognized as 2022 NFF Hampshire Honor Society Member
Purdue running back Zander Horvath was among a group of 1,559 players from 313 colleges and universities honored by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame.
Purdue Wide Receiver David Bell Attends Indianapolis Colts Local Pro Day Ahead of 2022 NFL Draft
Wide receiver David Bell was one of six former Purdue players in attendance for the Indianapolis Colts local pro day on Monday. He spoke with Colts general manager Chris Ballard and wide receiver coach Reggie Wayne.
Purdue Football: George Karlaftis, David Bell Selected in ESPN's Complete 2022 NFL Mock Draft
George Karlaftis and David Bell were the only two Purdue football players selected in ESPN's complete seven-round 2022 NFL mock draft. Both players will likely hear their names called during the three-day event.
What's Next for Purdue Football Following 2022 Spring Practices
Purdue football turns its head toward summer workouts leading into fall camp in August. The goal for the team is to get players back on the field while analyzing the last 15 practices from the spring.
Purdue Football Confident in Depth on Defense Following Spring Practices
Purdue concluded its spring practices Saturday with its annual spring game inside Ross-Ade Stadium. There's a growing conviction that the team's defense has potential to be among the best in the Big Ten after returning eight starters from a year ago.
Purdue Freshman Quarterback Brady Allen Compiles Successful Spring as Early Enrollee
Purdue freshman quarterback Brady Allen completed four passes for 57 yards and a touchdown in the team's spring game Saturday inside Ross-Ade Stadium.
Late Takeaway Gives Defense a 45-42 Victory in 2022 Purdue Football Spring Game
Purdue football capped off its spring practices Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium with the team's annual spring game. The defense overcame comeback effort by the offense in the second half to secure a victory.