It is not often we get a local transfer that started in some far flung destination, but that is what we have as today’s player.
Zac Tuinei - Fr. (RS)
Michigan City, IN (Noblesville HS)
6’, 240 pounds
Linebacker/Safety
2020 Projection: Reserve at linebacker
Tuinei is listed as being from Michigan City in his official Purdue bio, but he played his high school ball at Noblesville. He then decided to play last season at Arkansas State and his coach had the following to say:
“Zac is a highly passionate player and demonstrates high-level leadership abilities that only elevate his on-field talents.