Former Purdue safety who won with reliability, range, and a high football IQ
Taylor Richards’ Purdue profile was built on consistency and trust: in the 2013 season, he started all 12 games at safety and finished third on the team with 64 tackles, adding a tackle for loss and a forced fumble[7]. His broader Purdue career shows the same steady value—38 starts, 168 tackles, and 2 interceptions—which points to a dependable back-end defender rather than a flashy ballhawk[4][5]. The differentiator is his proven durability, discipline, and experience in a starter’s role, making him the kind of player coaches can plug in and count on[4][5].
