Bryce Purnell brings veteran bulk and smart trench play to Maine
In the 2025 season, Bryce Purnell was a steady interior presence for Maine, logging 15 tackles, 1 sack, and 1 pass breakup while giving the Black Bears a 6'0", 284-pound veteran defensive tackle with plus experience and a mature, workmanlike profile[1]. A 2026 roster listing shows him up to 301 pounds and now a graduate student, which suggests he’s adding size and leaning into a plug-the-gap, absorb-contact role on the inside[3][15]. Maine staff and local coverage have described him as smart and hard-working, with a path to early playing time because of roster turnover up front[14].
