Purdue Football
Roster by Position
Purdue Boilermakers football plays in the Big Ten (FBS), based in West Lafayette, IN. The current roster lists 118 players, and 32 of them are seniors or fifth-years in their final season. The biggest turnover is at linebacker (4 of 9) and quarterback (2 of 5). Head coach Barry Odom is in season 2.
118Players on roster
32In final year
27%Roster turnover
113Majors offered
Where the room opens
“Final year” counts seniors and fifth-years on the current roster. It's a starting point for research, not a promise of playing time.
| Position | Roster | FR | SO | JR | SR | Final year | Opening |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 40% |
| Running Back | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wide Receiver | 16 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 38% |
| Tight End | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13% |
| Offensive Line | 19 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 21% |
| Defensive Line | 23 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 39% |
| Linebacker | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 44% |
| Defensive Back | 25 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 24% |
| Kicker | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Punter | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Long Snapper | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Majors at Purdue
113 majors across 26 fields of study. Tap a field to see every program.
Agriculture 11
- Agricultural Business and Management
- Agricultural Mechanization
- Agricultural Production Operations
- Agricultural Public Services
- Agriculture, General
- Animal Sciences
- Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services
- Food Science and Technology
- Plant Sciences
- Soil Sciences
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians
Architecture 1
- Landscape Architecture
Area & Ethnic Studies 2
- Area Studies
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Biology 10
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biology, General
- Botany/Plant Biology
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
- Genetics
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
- Zoology/Animal Biology
Business 8
- Accounting and Related Services
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations
- Hospitality Administration/Management
- Human Resources Management and Services
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
- Marketing
Communication & Journalism 1
- Communication and Media Studies
Computer & Information Sciences 4
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Software and Media Applications
- Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Education 4
- Education, General
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Engineering 14
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
- Engineering, Other
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering
Engineering Technology 7
- Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
- Engineering-Related Fields
- Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
English 2
- English Language and Literature, General
- Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Family & Consumer Sciences 3
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Health Professions 8
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
- Public Health
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
History 1
- History
Interdisciplinary Studies 7
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Classical and Ancient Studies
- Data Analytics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Nutrition Sciences
- Systems Science and Theory
Languages 5
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Liberal Arts 1
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Math & Statistics 3
- Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics
- Statistics
Natural Resources 3
- Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
- Forestry
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Other 1
- Air Transportation
Parks, Recreation, Sport & Fitness 1
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Philosophy & Religion 2
- Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences 4
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
- Chemistry
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Physics
Psychology 1
- Research and Experimental Psychology
Social Sciences 4
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
Visual & Performing Arts 5
- Design and Applied Arts
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Music
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