Purdue Football Recruiting: Purdue lands Landers

Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsLanders is an intriguing pick up for the Boilermakers. The 6'4, 170 pound receiver is in the physical mold of 2015 commitments Anthony Mahoungou and Domo Young. He is a tall, fast kid who can go up and get the ball on the outside. In theory, he should fit in nicely with a play-action, down-the-field passing game, that Purdue, in theory, might be running under new OC Terry Malone.

Purdue identified Landers as one of their top WR targets for this class, and diligently pursued him even after he committed to Bowling Green. With Dino Babers leaving for Syracuse, Landers opened back up his recruiting, and Purdue managed to beat out Bowling Green, Louisville, and…