Ben Furtney brings old-school fullback grit and elite reliability to Purdue
In the 2024 season, Ben Furtney was a steady, high-IQ Purdue fullback who appeared in all 12 games, handled special teams, and was trusted enough to earn his first collegiate rushing attempt while also posting five tackles.[1][3] The differentiator here is dependability: he’s a four-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, a chemical engineering major, and a player whose value comes from blocking, toughness, and doing the dirty work rather than chasing box-score glory.[1][14] If a team wants a tough, low-drama, assignment-sound FB who can contribute on special teams and won’t miss the details, Furtney fits the bill nicely.[1][8]
