John Purdy brings proven production and toughness to Morehead State’s linebacker room
Purdy looks like a reliable **every-down linebacker** with real production behind him: in **2024** at Morehead State, he posted **63 tackles**, **1.5 tackles for loss**, **three interceptions**, and **four pass deflections** in **11 games**, building on **46 tackles** in **2023** after transferring from Kentucky Wesleyan.[6] He also arrives with a strong wrestler’s edge — he was a **state champion wrestler** at Castle High and was named **First Team All-State**, which helps explain the leverage, contact balance, and physical style that do not always show up in box scores.[6]
