The season begins three weeks from today, and for Purdue to have success in 2017, today’s player will have to live up to expectations as the best player on the defense.
Columbus, OH (Hilliard Davidson HS)
6’1”, 235 pounds
Linebacker
2017 Projection: Starter at Linebacker
Purdue does not have many all-Big Ten caliber players, but Bailey is one of them. He came to Purdue in 2015 and played in three games as a true freshman before tearing his ACL. He finished with 12 tackles and was still able to save his redshirt due to how early the injury happened.