Breeon Ishmail brings Purdue a sturdy, high-motor edge presence
In the 2025 season, Breeon Ishmail emerged as a useful rotational edge for Purdue, logging 23 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack, and a fumble recovery while making 4 starts in 12 games. He’s a 6-foot-4, 250- to 270-pound transfer from Michigan who earned praise for carving out an immediate role and bringing length, physicality, and steady week-to-week effort to the Boilermakers’ defensive front. He may not be a flashy, double-digit-sack type yet, but he looks like the kind of disciplined, durable edge piece coaches trust in a tougher Big Ten rotation.
