Hammer and Rails - National Early Signing Day 2021: Purdue Inks Top 25 ClassPurdue's Okayest Bloghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52787/Hammer_And_Rails_favicon..png2021-12-15T10:56:18-05:00http://www.hammerandrails.com/rss/stream/225986902021-12-15T10:56:18-05:002021-12-15T10:56:18-05:00National Signing Day: Jordan Buchanan Signs NLI!
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<p>Purdue adds depth at safety. </p> <p id="EftIU1"></p>
<p id="6QYRKG"><strong>Name: </strong>Jordan Buchanan </p>
<p id="JdRhm4"><strong>Position & Size: </strong>Safety, 6-1, 180 </p>
<p id="Vqy4DQ"><strong>247 Sports Ranking:</strong>3*</p>
<p id="fNpSwG"><strong>Hometown: </strong>Suwanee, GA (North Gwinnet HS) </p>
<p id="fbCysE"><strong>Other Offers: </strong>LSU, Ole Miss, UK, Pitt</p>
<p id="fHxlGp"><strong>Thoughts: </strong></p>
<p id="vvCaSS">Jordan has an impressive offer list. </p>
<p id="JeM9to">In all honesty, his build and play reminds me of Cam Allen all over again, from a few years ago. Was slim, but athletic, fast and played bigger than what he is. </p>
<p id="1YcZdW">I would not be surprised to see him on the field in some type of capacity in 2022.</p>
<p id="Uf3zjv">Welcome to Purdue and Boiler UP!</p>
<p id="U00RJZ"><strong>Film: </strong></p>
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https://www.hammerandrails.com/2021/12/15/22837292/national-signing-day-jordan-buchanan-signs-nlikholderf2021-12-15T10:55:26-05:002021-12-15T10:55:26-05:00National Signing Day: Roman Pitre Signs NLI!
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<p>An athlete from Louisiana! </p> <p id="5ECfmY"><strong>Name: </strong>Roman Pitre</p>
<p id="DYTje6"><strong>Position & Size: </strong>Linebacker/DE, 6-5, 220 </p>
<p id="qECmdk"><strong>247 Sports Ranking: </strong>3* </p>
<p id="MkZlmC"><strong>Hometown: </strong>Baton Rouge, LA (University Lab HS) </p>
<p id="eIq5aK"><strong>Other Offers: </strong>Baylor, SMU, Colorado, UVA, UTSA, Arizona State</p>
<p id="M7Ch2M"><strong>Thoughts: </strong>Man, that frame. He has room to grow either into a stand up defensive end, a true Outside LInebacker or a hand in the dirt defensive end. </p>
<p id="IbGqBB">Roman may be one of the most athletic, long players Coach Brohm has ever recruited to Purdue. His length for a defensive player is just insane. His arms remind me of Colts OLB Darius Leonard, who has those long turnover forcing arms. </p>
<p id="pToVdf">Roman may not play right away, but he will make an impact during his career at Purdue. </p>
<p id="PH3y11">Welcome! Boiler Up! </p>
<p id="Gq0szn"><strong>Film: </strong></p>
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https://www.hammerandrails.com/2021/12/15/22834497/national-signing-day-roman-pitre-signs-nlikholderf2021-12-15T10:54:47-05:002021-12-15T10:54:47-05:00National Signing Day: Terence Thomas Signs His NLI!
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<p>An Athlete is headed to Purdue!</p> <p id="KV40PQ"><strong>Name: </strong>Terence Thomas</p>
<p id="gBVwKe"><strong>Position & Size: </strong>Athlete, 5-11, 185 </p>
<p id="qECmdk"><strong>247 Sports Ranking: </strong> 3* </p>
<p id="Gl6moh"><strong>Hometown: </strong>Youngstown, OH (Boardman HS) </p>
<p id="XQqiD0"><strong>Other Offers: </strong>Boston College, UK, NC State, Toledo </p>
<p id="M7Ch2M"><strong>Thoughts: </strong></p>
<p id="B1ajJL">Terence Thomas is an athlete. In HS he played both wide receiver and cornerback, I think he is projecting more of a defensive back at Purdue, as there is a greater need, but I am not totally sure. </p>
<p id="nBHSZ2">He is EXPLSOIVE. Boasting a 4.5 40 and a 40 inch vertical. Whichever side of the ball when he comes to Purdue, he will work out well at. He is a ball hawk on defense, well, even on offense. </p>
<p id="dhILUx">Welcome to Purdue, Boiler Up! </p>
<p id="Gq0szn"><strong>Film: </strong></p>
<div id="HKAUiC"><div style="left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12572819/5f99f4632347b21200e63cd8" style="top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;" allowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" allow="encrypted-media;"></iframe></div></div>
https://www.hammerandrails.com/2021/12/15/22834526/national-signing-day-terence-thomas-signs-his-nlikholderf2021-12-15T09:55:33-05:002021-12-15T09:55:33-05:00National Signing Day: Curtis DeVille Signs His NLI!
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<p>A big play wide receiver is coming to town. </p> <div id="oyw5DO">
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Upcoming new signee alert <a href="https://twitter.com/CurtisDeville?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CurtisDeville</a> is coming to Purdue! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/A22EMBLE?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#A22EMBLE</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BoilerUp?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BoilerUp</a> <a href="https://t.co/DVaflE14d9">pic.twitter.com/DVaflE14d9</a></p>— Purdue Football (@BoilerFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/BoilerFootball/status/1471130938876772362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 15, 2021</a>
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<p id="fVEVxl"><strong>Name: </strong>Curtis DeVille</p>
<p id="A2ayim"><strong>Position & Size: </strong>Wide Receiver, 6-1, 190</p>
<p id="qECmdk"><strong>247 Sports Ranking: </strong>3*, 87 Composite </p>
<p id="P0UDxx"><strong>Hometown: </strong>Iowa, Louisiana (Iowa HS) </p>
<p id="yoSTPp"><strong>Other Offers: </strong>Louisville, Western Kentucky, Florida State, North Texas</p>
<p id="M7Ch2M"><strong>Thoughts: </strong>Purdue will be losing wide receivers David Bell and Jackson Anthrop this off season. So, replacing those bodies is important. Obviously, there is not an expectation of Curtis to come in and fill that production right away, </p>
<p id="3nXocw">Curtis is more of an outside wide receiver, he is oen of many Louisiana Commits for the 2022 class, with Coach Marty Biagi leading the way. </p>
<p id="DMeYIw">DeVille has great speed, runs solid routes and has soft hands. Look for a redshirt season, as there are plenty of bodies in front of him. But in the long term, he should be an impact player for our Boilermakers. </p>
<p id="Gq0szn"><strong>Film: </strong></p>
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https://www.hammerandrails.com/2021/12/15/22834003/national-signing-day-curtis-deville-signs-his-nlikholderf2021-12-15T09:50:49-05:002021-12-15T09:50:49-05:00National Signing Day: Joseph Jefferson II Signs NLI!
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<p>From Indianapolis!</p> <div id="rSAUWo">
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Electric <a href="https://twitter.com/JosephJJ2022?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JosephJJ2022</a> joins our Boilermaker defense!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/A22EMBLE?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#A22EMBLE</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BoilerUp?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BoilerUp</a> <a href="https://t.co/TJS6sWVPEk">pic.twitter.com/TJS6sWVPEk</a></p>— Purdue Football (@BoilerFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/BoilerFootball/status/1471127674596859906?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 15, 2021</a>
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<p id="Kcymfa"><strong>Name: </strong>Joseph Jefferson II</p>
<p id="ObKSpx"><strong>Position & Size: </strong>Safety, 6-1, 190</p>
<p id="qECmdk"><strong>247 Sports Ranking: </strong>3*</p>
<p id="LeEx0B"><strong>Hometown: </strong>Indianapolis, IN (Pike HS)</p>
<p id="M7Ch2M"><strong>Thoughts: </strong></p>
<p id="OiK10b">Another in state kid, give me them all. Lets dominate Indiana. </p>
<p id="iBIGmx">Jefferson is a freak athlete, boasting a 4.4 forty and a 40 inch vertical. He may not need to contribute right away, giving him plenty of time to get stronger in the weight room during a redshirt season. </p>
<p id="2AwdYq">He just gave his verbal on Monday and signed his NLI today, previously, Utah was very heavy on him. </p>
<p id="Gq0szn"><strong>Film: </strong></p>
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https://www.hammerandrails.com/2021/12/15/22837516/national-signing-day-joseph-jefferson-ii-signs-nlikholderf2021-12-15T09:37:16-05:002021-12-15T09:37:16-05:00National Signing Day: Zion Steptoe Signs NLI!
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<p>A big play threat from Texas is headed north. </p> <div id="ufTnn0">
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Oh my! <a href="https://twitter.com/ZionSteptoe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ZionSteptoe</a> is now a Boilermaker!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/A22EMBLE?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#A22EMBLE</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BoilerUp?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BoilerUp</a> <a href="https://t.co/LiNk8wUzwI">pic.twitter.com/LiNk8wUzwI</a></p>— Purdue Football (@BoilerFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/BoilerFootball/status/1471121753896374287?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 15, 2021</a>
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<p id="XTM0xK"><strong>Name: </strong>Zion Steptoe</p>
<p id="6Kv99K"><strong>Position & Size: </strong>Wide Receiver, 6’, 175</p>
<p id="qECmdk"><strong>247 Sports Ranking: </strong>3*, 86 Composite</p>
<p id="UUegjT"><strong>Hometown: </strong>Frisco, Texas ( Memorial HS)</p>
<p id="n6YrAz"><strong>Other Offers: </strong>Utah, Air Force, Kansas, FIU, UK, Pitt, Navy, Syracuse, Vandy </p>
<p id="M7Ch2M"><strong>Thoughts: </strong>Zion is electric (HE RUNS A 4.41 FORTY!) A big play waiting to happen. A mismatch anywhere on the field. His speed can be used all over, outside, inside, special teams. </p>
<p id="1WEfl3">He is just a playmaker. He runs smooth routes, catches the ball with his hands and is not afraid to go across the middle of the field and make a tough catch in traffic. </p>
<p id="VxdPYF">Zion may need a redshirt year as he is coming to a pretty crowded wide receiver room, lead by Milton Wright, TJ Sheffield, Mershawn Rice and Yaseen, but in the long run, he will be a solid player in West Lafayette. </p>
<p id="5xNdv9">Welcome, Congratulation and Boiler Up!</p>
<p id="Gq0szn"><strong>Film: </strong></p>
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https://www.hammerandrails.com/2021/12/15/22834484/national-signing-day-zion-steptoe-signs-nlikholderf2021-12-15T09:34:42-05:002021-12-15T09:34:42-05:00National Signing Day: Brady Allen Signs NLI!
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<p>The State Champ is headed up north, just in a few weeks. </p> <div id="LOGnxr">
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brady‼ <a href="https://twitter.com/bcallen18?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bcallen18</a> signs and is officially a !<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/A22EMBLE?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#A22EMBLE</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BoilerUp?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BoilerUp</a> <a href="https://t.co/XF8qHOTNi8">pic.twitter.com/XF8qHOTNi8</a></p>— Purdue Football (@BoilerFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/BoilerFootball/status/1471123914092912647?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 15, 2021</a>
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<p id="xPdaUI"><strong>Name: </strong>Brady Allen </p>
<p id="PuX9gO"><strong>Position & Size: </strong>Quarterback, 6-5, 210 </p>
<p id="qECmdk"><strong>247 Sports Ranking: </strong>4*, 91 Composite, 15th Pro Style Quarterback, 226 National </p>
<p id="Z5UXEN"><strong>Hometown: </strong>Fort Branch, Indiana (Gibson Southern, Indiana) </p>
<p id="sQjnyP"><strong>Other Offers: </strong>Cincinnati, Indiana, Kansas, Rutgers, Virginia Tech, West Virginia, Wisconson </p>
<p id="M7Ch2M"><strong>Thoughts: </strong>This is the best quarterback Coach Brohm has ever recruited. With the news of AOC coming back, this gives Allen 1 gap year to learn everything, while he sits behind AOC, Alaimo and maybe Burton - which I love. </p>
<p id="9piWvi">But, don’t expect him to ride the pine for years. He is a true talent. My guess, as a redshirt freshman in 2023, he will be the starter. </p>
<p id="5G3ksw">Brady lead Gibson Southern to a state championship this year, something very uncommon for a Southern Indiana Public School, it was Gibson Southern’s first ever State Championship. </p>
<p id="a7HZjT">Over his 4 year career at GS, he had 11,918 yards passing. 149 touchdowns on 61% completion. During his senior campaign, he really exploded. He had 4,253 yards, 58 Touchdowns on 69% completion. </p>
<p id="Gq0szn"><strong>Film: </strong></p>
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https://www.hammerandrails.com/2021/12/15/22833886/national-signing-day-brady-allen-signs-nlikholderf2021-12-15T09:06:57-05:002021-12-15T09:06:57-05:00National Signing Day: Nic Caraway Signs His NLI!
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<p>Could Caraway make an instant impact? </p> <div id="dbV8aC">
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Intensity = <a href="https://twitter.com/NicCaraway3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NicCaraway3</a> <br>⬇ <br> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/A22EMBLE?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#A22EMBLE</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BoilerUp?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BoilerUp</a> <a href="https://t.co/ENRLqBRTnU">pic.twitter.com/ENRLqBRTnU</a></p>— Purdue Football (@BoilerFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/BoilerFootball/status/1471118768264859657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 15, 2021</a>
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<p id="dvhCiH"><strong>Name: </strong>Nic Caraway </p>
<p id="TGVg8o"><strong>Position & Size: </strong>Defensive Line, 6-3, 240 </p>
<p id="qECmdk"><strong>247 Sports Ranking: </strong>3*</p>
<p id="O2kjKT"><strong>Hometown: </strong>Bryan, Texas (Bryan HS) </p>
<p id="LbSNej"><strong>Other Offers: </strong>SMU, Colorado State, Memphis, Nevada, UTSA</p>
<p id="M7Ch2M"><strong>Thoughts: </strong>Nic Caraway is a big human being. He may be an under the radar recruit. I would not be surprised at all if he finds himself in the rotation next fall. </p>
<p id="gY2ZMr">Caraway played both Defensive End and Defensive Tackle during his career at Bryan, TX. </p>
<p id="YxGxT2">Caraway is explosive off the line of scrimmage, he gets to the quarterback well and stops the run just as well. </p>
<p id="EprgsX">Welcome to Purdue, Boiler Up!</p>
<p id="Gq0szn"><strong>Film: </strong></p>
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https://www.hammerandrails.com/2021/12/15/22834510/national-signing-day-nic-caraway-signs-his-nlikholderf