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Welcome back, D.J. Knox and welcome to Purdue, Dedrick Mackey.

Today is full of welcomes. We welcome Purdue football back tomorrow. We welcome a top running back in his return to the lineup after missing last season. We also welcome a freshman defensive back.

Fairburn, GA (Creekside HS)

5’7”, 210 pounds

Running Back

2017 Projection: Contributor at Running Back

Knox surprised many two years ago by winning the starting running back job out of camp. Even though he avoided a redshirt as a true freshman in 2014 he had only played on special teams.