The junior defensive end is expected to play a much larger role in 2015.
Purdue is expected to be stronger this year on the defensive line even with Ryan Russell headed to the NFL. What is needs are rush ends. The pass rush has been lacking since Ryan Kerrigan left a few seasons ago. It needs a player to step up and get to the quarterback, and that could be today's player.
New Lennox, IL (Lincoln-Way Central)
Defensive End
6'5", 262 pounds
2015 Projection: Contributor at defensive end
Panfil is one of those original Darrell Hazell recruits that learned a lot by fire early in his career.