Hammer and Rails · Jul 25, 2019
36 Days to Purdue Football: Jaylan Alexander
Photo by Matthew Maxey/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesLast season one of the biggest problems that Purdue’s defense had was a lack of depth. That pressed some players into action early, which could pay off this season for today’s player.
Hoffman Estates, IL (Hoffman Estates HS)
6’1”, 240 pounds
Linebacker
2019 Projection: Contributor at linebacker
Alexander was basically the fourth linebacker last season behind Markus Bailey, Derrick Barnes, and Cornel Jones. That’s a tough spot for a true freshman, but he saw action in 11 games and even made a pair of starts. He finished the season with 23 tackles and was a regular on special teams.