As we get closer to the 2021 football season, we decided to poll the other sites in the SB Nation family to get a sense of where their programs are at. Today’s edition welcomes Travis Miller of Hammer and Rails to discuss the Purdue Boilermakers.
Here is the full rundown from Miller on what the Boilers bring back and how the fanbase feels about their outlook moving forward.
Purdue’s key departures
- Rondale Moore - WR
- Lorenzo Neal - DT
- Derrick Barnes - LB
- Grant Hermanns - LT
Purdue’s key returnees
- David Bell - WR
- George Karlaftis - DE
- Jack Plummer - QB
- DaMarcus Mitchell - LB
List a few true freshmen or transfers that will make an instant impact
- Tyler Witt - OG (Western Kentucky)
- Joe Anderson - DL (South Carolina)
- OC Brothers - LB (Auburn)
- Damarjhe Lewis - DE (Indiana)
A brief overview of the 2021 team
It was a great start with wins over Iowa and Illinois, but an ankle injury to George Karlaftis against Illinois, then COVID issues with him, derailed everything.