Purdue’s top linebacker is back and is hoping for a completely healthy season, while our other No. 4 is a grad transfer from Notre Dame.
Ja’Whaun Bentley – Sr.
Glenarden, MD (DeMatha Catholic HS)
6’2”, 260 pounds
Linebacker
2017 Projection: Starting Middle Linebacker
Through three years Bentley has had a distinguished career even if it has been marred by injury. He started immediately as a true freshman in 2014 and finished with 76 tackles, 3 fumble recoveries, and an interception. That was enough to get him named to the true freshman All-America team by ESPN and USA Today.