Purdue’s physical, high-effort fullback who turned college toughness into a pro shot
In the 2013 season at Purdue, Brandon Cottom was a bruising 6-foot-4, 265-pound fullback who logged 45 carries for 154 yards and a touchdown, while also giving the Boilermakers value as a short-yardage and all-purpose weapon.[6] Across his Purdue career, he totaled 436 rushing yards at 5.7 yards per carry and six touchdowns, showing the kind of dependable, physical edge coaches love in a role player.[1][6] He was not a headline back, but his size, versatility, and resilience made him a useful fit for teams needing grit, blocking, and situational toughness over flash.[2][4][9]
