Today is the first day that we have a complete roster available. It is also the day practice starts for Purdue football. In just four weeks the season starts against Northwestern, so let’s get to know one of the likely contributors for that game.
Pensacola, FL (Pensacola Catholic HS)
6’, 205 pounds
Safety
2018 Projection: Contributor at safety
While Navon Mosley and Jacob Thieneman have the two starting safety spot on lockdown, Smiley is a critical reserve with experience. He is listed as Mosley’s top backup, and he played in all 13 games last season as a redshirt freshman.