3 Days Until Purdue Football: Tyrone Tracy Jr

Tyrone Tracy Jr

6TH YR SR - Recruiting Class of 2018

Indianapolis, IN - Decatur

6’1” 210 lbs

RB

Last season, Purdue brought back the Indianapolis native, Tyrone Tracy Jr after a 4 year stint at Iowa. The former Indiana Gatorade Player of the Year played in 25 games as a wide receiver but he had a much more expansive role. Tracy Jr is capable of playing the receiver position as well as a gadget running back, a traditional running back, and a return specialist. Last season at Purdue, Tyrone was used often on gadget plays such as screens and jet sweeps. He appeared in all 14 Purdue games including 5 starts and totaled 356 total yards on 45 touches. This season, Tracy Jr has officially switched…