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3 solos, 1 asst in 2025 scouted loss to GT. Edge rusher opposite TJParker. Will transferred to Clemson after two productive seasons at Purdue. 2024 / AS A SOPHOMORE: Honorable Mention All-Big Ten (Coaches). Appeared in and started all 12 games. Totaled 56 tackles, 10.0 tackles-for-loss, 5.0 sacks and recovered a fumble for a touchdown. Finished second on the team in tackles-for-loss and sacks and finished fourth in tackles. Strengths: Bend, Length, Burst off the line, Arc Threat; Weaknesses: Counter moves, Play strength vs run, Power element, per Newt. 84.4 overall grade 82.4 pass rush grade 77.9 run defense grade 10 sacks.
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