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2022 PRESEASON PAUL HORNUNG AWARD WATCH LIST: Charlie Jones, Purdue,...The reigning Rodgers-Dwight Big Ten Return Specialist of the Year, Jones made the move from Iowa to Purdue to provide a spark to the Boilermakers' return game and receiving corps. His 2021 campaign with the Hawkeyes featured 1,251 all-purpose yards, including 920 return yards (635 kick, 285 punt) to rank second in the nation.

In a 33-23 win over Illinois, Jones took a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown. Along with being named the best returner in the Big Ten, Jones collected first team all-conference honors. Jones caught 21 passes for 323 yards, averaging 15.4 yards per catch last season. Three of those receptions were in the end zone as he led Iowa in touchdown catches. Against Minnesota, Jones went over the century mark with 106 receiving yards to help the Hawkeyes secure the victory. His big game featured a 72-yard touchdown catch in the second half that put Iowa on top for good. - Purdue Football

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WR Charlie Jones, Purdue
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08/02/22 - Charlie Jones, rSr/2023, Purdue, 5-11, 176 (DS#14 WR) + More +

Two of Purdue's top wide receivers in 2022 are former Iowa Hawkeyes - Charlie Jones and Tyrone Tracy Jr. Jones announced his move to Purdue in June, and Tracy transferred in December. Jones, the 2021 Big Ten Return Specialist of the Year, had plenty of opportunities with the Hawkeyes on special teams, but his offensive role was more limited. He had 34 of Iowa receivers' 360 targets in 2021, per Pro Football Focus. Purdue's receivers combined to receive 549 targets. Purdue coach Jeff Brohm: "(Jones) wanted to go somewhere and showcase what he could do at receiver… and get a chance to hopefully maybe play at the next level by catching a lot of balls and being in a passing offense." - The Gazette

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WR Charlie Jones, Purdue
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08/02/22 - AnDarius Coffey, rSr/2026, Purdue, 5-10, 203 (DS#999 SS) + More +

After watching spring practice, Memphis offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey said that running back Andarius Coffey is a player under the radar to keep an eye on. Said Cramsey: "You don't look at him as a 200-pound kid but we dropped him in the slot and told him to run routes so he's done a good job there. He's a piece you can move around, he's a guy you can give the ball in space and he's a little more electric than some of the guys in that room." Andarius, listed as 6-0, 181, was out injured last season and played sparingly as a freshman in 2020. Andarius played quarterback at Winona High School in Mississippi and was expected to try defensive back in college. He threw for 3,471 career yards and 39 touchdowns while rushing for 3,399 yards and 48 touchdown as a senior. - Memphis Commercial Appeal

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SS AnDarius Coffey, Purdue
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08/02/22 - Tyrone Tracy Jr., rSr/2024, Purdue, 5-11, 209 (DS#12 RB) + More +

Purdue wide receiver Tyron Tracy had high expectations heading into 2021 with Iowa and was disappointed after making only 43 receptions. At Purdue coach Jeff Brohm intends to use Tracy's versatility. Brohm said Tracy, an Indianapolis native, has "come in with a great attitude" and has been "outstanding in his preparation" since arriving on campus. "He's going to be a receiver and running back for us," Brohm said. "We're going to figure out ways for him to touch the ball." - The Gazette

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RB Tyrone Tracy Jr., Purdue
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08/02/22 - Jalen Graham, rSr/2023, Purdue, 6-2, 226 (DS#28 OLB) + More +

Purdue's senior outside linebacker Jalen Graham (6-3, 220) is expected to be the Boilermakers' best player on the defense, but he needs to showcase more of his talent. Graham, who also plays safety, nickel and could probably line up off the edge, caused havoc last season and was a disruptive force most of the season. His pick-six against Nebraska is one sample of his play-making skills and he's always swarming to the ball. He can play against power-run teams and also spread offenses. Look for another big season. - Journal and Courier

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OLB Jalen Graham, Purdue
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08/01/22 - Broc Thompson, rSr/2024, Purdue, 6-2, 190 (DS#999 WR) + More +

David Bell and the 2,946 yards he accrued in three seasons at Purdue are gone. And for the first time since 2018, the Boilermakers do not have a wide receiver on the Biletnikoff Award watch list. But coach Jeff Brohm still likes the receivers surrounding quarterback Aidan O'Connell, who returns for a fourth season in 2022. Broc Thompson, who transferred from Marshall last offseason, caught seven passes for 217 yards and two touchdowns during Purdue's 48-45 win against Tennessee in last year's Music City Bowl. Thompson had surgery this offseason, but Brohm said the receiver is close to returning. - Lincoln Journal Star

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WR Broc Thompson, Purdue
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07/29/22 - Reggie Love III, rSr/2025, Purdue, 5-10, 209 (DS#95 RB) + More +

Reggie Love III played in 10 of 12 games last fall backing up Chase Brown and Josh McCray at running back. Love ostensibly filled the third-string role with Jakari Norwood, but he wound up third on the team in rushing with 44 carries for 158 yards. The bulk of Love's playing time and production came early in the season with Brown battling an injury, and the St. Louis native rushed for almost half of his season total yardage in the first two games of the season against Nebraska and Texas San Antonio. Looking ahead to 2022: Illinois' running back depth chart really hasn't changed that much in a year's time. Brown and McCray are still far and away the top-two options. Norwood transferring to Temple leaves Love in competition with veteran back Chase Hayden, freshmen Aidan Laughery and Jordan Anderson and little-used Nick Fedanzo (save for special teams) for the No. 3 spot. Love, at least, should be the prohibitive favorite to grab those third-string carries. - News Gazette Tribune

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RB Reggie Love III, Purdue
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07/28/22 - Mitchell Fineran, rSr/2023, Purdue, 5-10, 181 (DS#29 K) + More +

2022 PRESEASON LOU GROZA AWARD WATCH LIST: Mitchell Fineran - Purdue, Class: Senior - Hometown: Fort Valley, Georgia,...Purdue's season ended on a high note thanks to Fineran, whose fourth field goal of the Music City Bowl was an overtime winner. It was his third 4-FG game in the team's final five contests, a run that started with his 4-for-4, 16-point performance in the Boilermakers' upset of then-undefeated Michigan State. - Lou Groza Award

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K Mitchell Fineran, Purdue
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07/25/22 - Payne Durham, rSr/2023, Purdue, 6-6, 255 (DS#14 TE) + More +

2022 PRESEASON JOHN MACKEY AWARD WATCH LIST: PAYNE DURHAM, PURDUE,...Durham had a breakout year in 2021, hauling in 45 receptions for 467 yards. The Suwanee, Georgia, native found the end zone six times, ranking second on the team in touchdown catches alongside consensus First Team All-American David Bell. Durham produced a pair of 100-yard games, kicking off the season with seven catches for 120 yards in a win over Oregon State. He snagged nine passes for 112 yards against Wisconsin before ending the campaign with 85 receiving yards in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl. In the bowl game victory over Tennessee, Durham's memorable 62-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter featured several broken tackles as one of Purdue's best plays of the year. - Purdue Football

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TE Payne Durham, Purdue
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07/25/22 - Gus Hartwig, rSr/2025, Purdue, 6-5, 309 (DS#14 C) + More +

2022 PRESEASON RIMINGTON TROPHY WATCHLIST: Gus Hartwig, Purdue,...Hartwig has been tabbed Honorable Mention All-Big Ten in both of his seasons as a Boilermaker. The redshirt-sophomore started three of the team's six games in 2020, becoming the first true freshman to start on Purdue's offensive line since 2008. With one year under his belt, Hartwig started all 13 games at center a season ago. The Zionsville, Indiana, native helped the Boilermakers go 9-4 as Purdue became one of the best passing teams in college football. - Purdue Football

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C Gus Hartwig, Purdue
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07/22/22 - Aidan OConnell, rSr/2023, Purdue, 6-3, 210 (DS#7 QB) + More +

2022 PRESEASON MAXWELL AWARD WATCH LIST: Aidan O'Connell, Purdue,...Heading into his sixth season after finally getting significant playing time as Purdue' quarterback in 2021 when Aiden O'Donnell was named All-Big Ten Second Team by league's coaches and media, Associated Press, Pro Football Focus and Phil Steele. Also named Academic All-Big Ten and received National Football Foundation Drew Brees Mental Toughness Award. Graduated with master's degree in May. Played 12 games with nine starts. Took over offense at halftime against Illinois (Sept. 25) and made first start of the season against Minnesota (Oct. 2).

Threw for 3,712 yards and 28 touchdowns with a passing efficiency of 158.8. Went 315-of-439 passing for a 71.8% completion percentage. Set Purdue single-season rankings - set the completion percentage record and passing efficiency, eighth in attempts, tied for fourth in completions, fifth in passing yards, fourth in touchdowns. Joined Drew Brees as the only Boilermakers with multiple 500-yard passing games in the same season. Went 40-of-54 for 536 yards and three scores against Michigan State (Nov. 6). Threw for 534 yards and five scores on 26-of-46 passing against Tennessee (Dec. 30). - Purdue Football

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QB Aidan OConnell, Purdue
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07/20/22 - Aidan OConnell, rSr/2023, Purdue, 6-3, 210 (DS#7 QB) + More +

2022 PRESEASON DAVEY O'BRIEN NATIONAL QUARTERBACK AWARD WATCH LIST: Aidan O'Connell, Purdue, Sr., 6-3, 210, Long Grove, Ill.,...O'Connell was one of the most accurate QBs in the entire country in 2021, completing 71.8 percent of his passes to set a new school record and rank fourth nationally. Despite splitting time at the start of the season, the Long Grove, Illinois, native threw for 3,712 yards (11th nationally) and 28 touchdowns (17th nationally). He produced six 300-yard games for the third-best in a single season and the most by a Boilermaker QB since Curtis Painter in 2007. O'Connell also completed 26.3 passes per game, good for sixth in national rankings. - Purdue Football

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QB Aidan OConnell, Purdue
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07/11/22 - Sampson James, rJr/2024, Purdue, 6-0, 220 (DS#999 RB) + More +

Sampson James' career as a running back at Purdue is over before it started. James entered the NCAA transfer portal on Friday less than one year after coming to the Boilermakers from Indiana, the Journal & Courier has learned. James informed coach Jeff Brohm he was leaving the program on Friday. The former standout at Avon arrived at Purdue during training camp prior to the start of the 2021 season but the NCAA denied his waiver to play immediately. He practiced with the Boilermakers and entered spring practice as one of the top options at the running back position.

However, his participation in spring practice was spotty, leaving questions about his role on this year's team. James did play in the annual spring game in April. He appeared in 19 games for the Hoosiers in two seasons and rushed for 118 yards against the Boilermakers in 2019. James' departure leaves King Doerue, Dylan Downing and Kobe Lewis, a transfer from Central Michigan as the primary running backs heading into fall practices, which are scheduled to begin Aug. 4. - Journal and Courier

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RB Sampson James, Purdue
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07/08/22 - Aidan OConnell, rSr/2023, Purdue, 6-3, 210 (DS#7 QB) + More +

The Boilermaker Alliance is up and running and the power brokers of the Name, Image and Likeness collective on Purdue's behalf move closer to starting the process of building a bankroll, which will eventually be passed along to the school's athletes. As co-founder Jeff McKean pointed out, those athletes receiving NIL payments will have to earn their paychecks in the form of doing charitable work. That could mean a special appearance by a football player at a non-profit event. It could mean a specified number of social media posts from a recognizable basketball player promoting a worthwhile cause. McKean's group will raise the funds necessary to allow this year's group of athletes to benefit financially from the new landscape of college athletics. But here's one question - what happens in Year 2?

Once money has been collected and distributed to athletes through the 2022-23 athletic year, where does the Boilermaker Alliance turn in the second year? How much more funds will be needed in the second year and beyond? Purdue has plenty of donors who could keep the Alliance's bank account filled for years, but how often will McKean and his group return to the same individual, family or business? "That's going to be the question at every institution that's entered into this," Purdue athletic director Mike Bobinski told the Journal & Courier. "Right now, it's the shiny new object. Everybody is chasing the brass ring and I think the long-term viability and impact is yet to be determined. "I can't predict it with any certainty; I don't know but I do know it's not intended to be a one-year thing. This is meant to be a sustainable situation and that's why we're trying to structure ours in a way that provides that foundation for long-term sustainability instead of making a big splash right now and making a lot of headlines. That's not the way we were ever going to do this." - Journal and Courier

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QB Aidan OConnell, Purdue
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07/07/22 - Mani Powell, Sr/2026, Purdue, 6-2, 230 (DS#76 ILB) + More +

A week before Mani Powell turned 19 on June 8, he had another reason to celebrate. Powell, a freshman linebacker at the University of Arkansas, received word on June 1 that he was fully cleared to participate in summer conditioning drills. Powell had spent the previous seven months recovering from surgery he underwent Oct. 21 on his left knee to repair damage to his anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus. "It was lovely," Powell said of getting the word from Arkansas' training staff that his knee was strong enough to hold up to workouts. "I've been lifting weights, doing agility training, running, cutting, all of that stuff. "Since then, I've just been rolling."

Powell (6-2, 240) said he'll be ready when the Razorbacks begin preseason practice in August. An early enrollee in January, Powell did some individual drills last spring, but never got to do team work in pads. "I'm full go for fall camp," Powell said. "My knee is doing great. It's sore when I'm done with workouts, but that's part of being an athlete - being sore. "That soreness goes away and then I'm ready to get back to work." - Northwest Arkansas Times

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ILB Mani Powell, Purdue
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