
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]






