As spring practice wraps around the Big Ten, we're looking at one player on each team who experienced a recent breakthrough and looks to handle a significant role when football resumes in August.
Up next is Purdue, featuring a defender who likely locked up a starting position at an opportune moment in his career.
Spring breakout player: CB Da'Wan Hunte
The Boilermakers lost cornerbacks Frankie Williams and Anthony Brown, who made the position a strength over the past two seasons.