A few days ago we had perhaps the most important player on the offense in Markell Jones. Today we have probably the most important player on the defense.
Ja’Whaun Bentley – Jr.
Glenarden, MD (DeMatha Catholic HS)
6’2”, 250 pounds
Linebacker
2016 Projection: Starting Middle Linebacker
There is little doubt that Bentley is absolutely critical to Purdue’s success in 2016. Last season he finished with 49 tackles and was fifth on the team in that category. It is a low number for a middle linebacker, but he also didn’t play in the final seven games after tearing his ACL.