Long, versatile Purdue LB with special-teams upside
Carson Dean is a 6-foot-4, 230-pound linebacker who brings size, range, and playmaking flashes, and Purdue listed him as appearing in three games on special teams in 2025. In his earlier high school tape, he showed impact traits beyond tackles — including tackles for loss, interceptions, a pick-six, blocked kicks, and a sack — which points to a high-motor, disruptive player with multi-phase value. He looks like a fit for teams that want length, athletic upside, and special-teams contributions while he develops into a bigger defensive role.
