Chris Jefferson, Purdue Football News: Draft Scout Player News

06/16/21 - SS Chris Jefferson, rSr/2023, Purdue

Just how motivated is Christopher Jefferson? Plenty. But it's all self-motivation since this is the path he's elected to travel, transferring to Purdue after spending three seasons at the University of Findlay (Ohio), a Division II program. The incoming safety announced his decision to transfer and join coach Jeff Brohm's program on Monday. He's scheduled to arrive in West Lafayette by Saturday, if not sooner. "I'm probably the most motivated I've been in my entire life," said Jefferson, who will have two years of eligibility with the Boilermakers "I'm probably my biggest critic. I probably fear failure more than anyone. "I'm not coming to Purdue to sit on the bench, I'm not coming to have the experience of playing in front of a large crowd. I'll come in with the same type of mentality as any other player, wanting to play, wanting to do good, wanting to create a legacy and build improvement for the program."

Free safety is the position Jefferson is currently earmarked for, but he also might see action at nickel and on special teams. He's coming to compete for a starting position, but the Boilermakers do return Cam Allen and Marvin Grant. Both, though, missed spring practice due to injuries. But the addition of Jefferson adds depth to a thin secondary. He brings solid credentials. Jefferson was named to The Associated Press DII All-America first team and earned Defensive Player of the Year honors in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference in back-to-back seasons. He appeared in 26 career games at Findlay, collecting 12 interceptions and breaking up 10 passes. In six games last season, Jefferson made 32 tackles. For his career, he totaled 110 tackles. - Journal and Courier

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