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CJ Madden
DE · SR · Purdue Boilermakers

CJ Madden

DE SR Purdue
About Madden Updated Mar 28, 2026

High-Upside Purdue DE Poised for Breakout After Injury Setback

CJ Madden, a former four-star recruit (No. 153 nationally per 247Sports), brings explosive athleticism (83 speed, 88 acceleration in EA CFB 26 ratings) and championship pedigree from leading Cedar Grove to a GHSA 3A title, but injuries sidelined him after three games in 2024 (7 tackles, 0.5 TFL) and limited him at Georgia.[1][2][7] At 6'4", 275 lbs, his twitched-up edge rush and versatility from LB roots make him a disruptive fit for teams needing pass-rush pop—watch for a massive 2025 if he stays healthy.[1][4][9]

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Established 2025 season · Updated Aug 29, 2026
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Pass Rush
28th percentile; Full confidence; 8 games
Disruption
43rd percentile; Full confidence; 8 games / 8 PBP
Tackling
31st percentile; Full confidence; 8 games
Playmaker
39th percentile; Full confidence; 8 games
Consistency
63rd percentile; Full confidence; 8 games

Fair Market Value

$471K

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Stats

2026

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Career Stats
SEASONSCHOOL
20261----
20258680.50
202435200
202373000

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