The last few days of our countdown are double player days, so let’s begin with one of Purdue’s most critical players.
Jalen Graham - Sr.
Detroit, MI (Cass Tech)
6’3”, 220 pounds
Safety/Linebacker
2022 Projection: Starter
Graham might be the most important player on the defense. His skillset to line up at linebacker or safety is absolutely critical to Purdue’s defensive scheme, and he plays it very well. Graham is now a three year starter, having started in all 13 games last year, five games in 2020, and 11 in 2019.