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TJ Sheffield - 4* - WR - Independence High School - Thompson Station TN
Stats Through 6 Games
Receptions - 42
Yards - 861
Receiving TD - 8
Rushing Attempts - 17
Yards - 107
Rushing TD - 4
Kick Return Yards - 204
Punt Return Yards - 15
Total All Purpose Yards - 1187
Evaluation
Sheffield is a do “do everything” type player for his high school. He runs the ball, catches the ball, returns kicks, and even plays some corner for the defense. He looks like a perfect fit for the slot position in the Purdue offense. You can use him in the quick passing game on option routes and as a running option out of the jet motion. Sheffield was a huge pick up for the Boilermakers and is living up to his 4* billing so far this year.
Mershan Rice - 3* - WR/S - Reynoldsburg High School - Reynoldsburg, OH
Stats Through 6 Games
Receptions - 18
Yards - 321
Receiving TD - 4
Rushing Attempts - 3
Yards - 35
Evaluation
Don’t be discouraged by Rice’s numbers. He’s never been a high volume catch guy. He’s a big (6’2, 200), strong athlete that tends to make the most out of his opportunities. I’ll be interested to see how his career goes at Purdue. He’s got the tools to play both receiver and safety. He has 2 ints and 1TD return this season from his safety spot so far this high school season. I think he’ll start at receiver, but if that doesn’t work out, he’ll also make a great safety.
Paul Piferi - 3* - QB - Villa Park High School - Villa Park, CA
Stats Through 6 Games
Passing Attempts- 101/167
Yards - 1523
TDs - 13
Ints - 4
Evaluation
Piferi is a prototypical pocket passer. He likes to sit back in the pocket and throw the ball all over the field. At 6’5, 215 pounds, he looks and throws like Sindelar. He’s got serious arm talent and will come into Purdue physically ready to compete. The quarterback room at Purdue could be extremely interesting next season, with several talent options fighting for a chance to play.
Da’Joun Hewitt - 3* - RB - Davidson Academy - Nashville, TN
Rushing Attempts - 128
Yards - 1029
Rushing TD - 19
Receptions - 8
Yards - 91
Receiving TD - 1
Evaluation
Watching Hewitt’s high school film reminds me a good bit of watching Markel Jones’s high school film. Hewitt is the best athlete on the field and it doesn’t look like has has to try particularly hard. Sometimes it’s hard to evaluate those types of players, but Hewitt appears to have elite speed and cutting ability. He is going to bring a different dimension to the Purdue rushing attack next season, and I won’t be surprised if he avoids the redshirt.
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