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82 Days to Purdue Football: Wade Buckman

Related Topics: Tight end

Every year there are a handful of walk-ons that bust through to make an unexpected contribution. That could be today’s player.

Holland, MI (Holland HS)

6’6”, 232 pounds

Tight End

2017 Projection: Possible contributor at tight end

While Cole Herdman and Brycen Hopkins have the top two spots on the depth chart locked down at tight end, Buckman had a solid spring to earn some favor with the coaches. He got quite a few snaps in the spring game and even caught three passes for 47 yards.