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8 Days to Purdue Football: Markell Jones

Today’s player is already among the all-time greats as a running back at Purdue. He is 11th in total rushing yardsand with a good year he can easily crack the top 5.

Columbus, IN (Columbus East HS)

5’11”, 210 pounds

Running Back

2018 Projection: Contributor at running back

Perhaps the only thing that will prevent Markell from reaching 3,000 career yards is a crowded backfield with D.J. Knox and Tario Fuller. With 2,057 rushing yards Markell is currently 11th on the career rushing list.