Purdue Football Player Countdown: #47 Brendan Cropsey

Last season Purdue struggled somewhat in the punting game. Zac Collins, brooks Cormier, and Danny Corollo all took several turns at punting and only Cormier averaged better than 40 yards per kick. Only 15 of 66 punts as a team were downed inside the 20. Does that open the door for today’s new walk-on?

Saline, MI (Saline HS)

6’, 190 pounds

Punter

2020 Projection: Reserve at punter

It seems likely that Cormier will be given the first crack at punting again, as he is the one guy on scholarship. Cropsey might get a look, however. He comes to Purdue as a preferred walk-on and was solid last year for his school near Ann Arbor:

During his final season with the Hornets, Cropsey transformed himself into…