Ex-Purdue Defensive Back Reunites With Jeff Brohm, Transfers to Louisville
A former Purdue defensive back is reuniting with his old coach. Over the weekend, Joseph Jefferson II announced his transfer to Louisville, where he'll once again play for coach Jeff Brohm.
Jefferson was recruited by Brohm and his staff as a member of the 2022 class while at Purdue. During that season, the former three-star defensive back appeared in one game, playing in the Boilers' win over Indiana State.
Although Brohm left for Louisville after leading Purdue to the Big Ten Championship Game in 2022, Jefferson stayed in West Lafayette for the next two seasons. He entered the transfer portal after the conclusion of the 2024 campaign and initially committed to Western Michigan.
Following a short stop at Western Michigan, Jefferson decided to re-enter his name into the portal and committed to Louisville during the spring window.
In 2024, Jefferson appeared in all 12 of Purdue's games, making two starts. He finished the year with 31 tackles, including two for loss. Across three seasons with the Boilermakers, Jefferson played in 24 games and racked up 33 total tackles.
Jefferson will have two years of eligibility remaining at Louisville.
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