Today’s player was a bit if a surprise last season as a true freshman. He had a big game at Illinois and is looking for more in 2017.
St. Paul, MN (Palm Bay HS in Florida)
6’, 195 pounds
Running back
2017 Projection: Contributor at Running Back/Kick Returner
There is one place where Purdue has a wealth of talent and it is at running back. There are up to five guys that can contribute this season, and Lankford-Johnson might be the fastest of them. During his senior year of high school he rushed for 1,814 yards and 22 touchdowns.