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WKU LB T.J. McCollum follows Jeff Brohm to Purdue as grad transfer

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Former Western Kentucky linebacker T.J. McCollum has decided to follow coach Jeff Brohm to Purdue.

The 6-foot-3, 240-pound McCollum played the last two seasons for Brohm at Western.

The Boilermakers said Monday that McCollum has already enrolled in classes. As a graduate transfer, he will be immediately eligible to play his final college season.

During his career with the Hilltoppers, McCollum recorded 191 tackles, 15 + for loss, and had three sacks, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and one interception. He finished with 85 tackles last season despite missing Western Kentucky's last three games.