Purdue comes into the season needing to replace David Hedlin at left tackle, and essentially Cam Cermin at right tackle because of a troublesome shoulder that took its time to heal after offseason shoulder surgery. The tackle positions are the premier offensive line positions. If you don’t have competent guys on the ends of the line, running and passing the ball becomes impossible. Purdue has some interesting solutions on the roster at tackle, but it remains to be seen if they actually work.
Left Tackle:
Martesse Patterson: RS SO – 6’3 – 340
Martesse Patterson is Purdue’s best offensive linemen.