Is Drake Carlson starting?
Drake Carlson is listed 3rd string at NT for Purdue Boilermakers.
Redshirt junior · #98 · 6'3", 302 lbs
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Top defensive linemen in the Big Ten
The Story
Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Father Ryan, ranked #718 nationally coming out of high school. In 2024: 4 tackles, 0.5 TFL, 0 sacks.
- Jersey
- #98
- Class
- RS JR
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 302 lbs
2024 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 0.5 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8753
- National Rank
- #718
- High School
- Father Ryan
- Hometown
- Nashville, TN
Why this rating?
On a 75-rated defense; 50th-percentile recruit (no FBS production stats) → 56 after depth penalty.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
2026 Game Log
No games yet.
Drake Carlson's 2026 game-by-game stat log.
The People's Ratings
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.