As I’m sure you’ve heard by now, Purdue added it’s first verbal commitment to the 2020 class today when Ben Kreul, a 6’3, 220 pound, 3*(85) middle linebacker from Catholic Memorial High School in Waukesha, Wisconsin braved the polar vortex and froze in his position in Purdue’s 2020 class.
Player Evaluation
It’s hard not see current Boilermaker star Markus Bailey in Kreul’s skill set. He’s a taller middle linebacker, who is equally adept as a run stopper or in coverage. As he continues to fill out his frame, it’s easy to see him as a 3 down linebacker who can excel in either the 4-3 base defense or as one of the linebackers in Purdue’s 4-2-5 nickel package.