Hammer and Rails · Sep 1, 2017
Welcome back, D.J. Knox and welcome to Purdue, Dedrick Mackey.
Today is full of welcomes. We welcome Purdue football back tomorrow. We welcome a top running back in his return to the lineup after missing last season. We also welcome a freshman defensive back.
Fairburn, GA (Creekside HS)
5’7”, 210 pounds
Running Back
2017 Projection: Contributor at Running Back
Knox surprised many two years ago by winning the starting running back job out of camp. Even though he avoided a redshirt as a true freshman in 2014 he had only played on special teams. He started six games in 2015 and rushed for 408 yards and two scores. He also caught 26 passes for 189 yards and even returned two kicks for 46 yards.