Elite 4-Star RB Who Left Texas After One Carry, Now at Purdue
Jerrick Gibson, a 4-star, top-30 overall recruit (2024 class) and the nation’s No. 2 RB per 247Sports, brought explosive burst and monster-level physicality (5-10, 205 lbs) to Texas—but his Texas tenure collapsed after just 115 carries, 529 yards, and 5 TDs over two seasons, culminating in a single 3-yard loss carry vs. Oklahoma that triggered his departure. He entered the transfer portal mid-2025, redshirted, and committed to Purdue in January 2026, where he’s expected to redshirt again before competing. His differentiator is elite raw talent and intensity, but his fit depends on a team willing to rebuild confidence after a sharp drop in playing time; he’s a high-upside project, not a proven contributor yet.
