Today there are two players on the countdown who were both members of Ryan Walters’ first recruiting class which of course was a hybrid class with many of the players being recruited by the prior staff.
Ethon Cole - Freshman
Clermont, FL (Lake Minneola High School)
Defensive Back
6’1”, 195
2023 Projection: Likely redshirt
Cole comes to Purdue as a three star prospect who was ranked as the 81st best safety prospect by ESPN. During his time in high school he got his 6A team into the state finals in 2020 and also qualified for the state track meet as a member of the 4x100 team.