Purdue’s 6-8 captain with Big Ten swing and steady rise
Jude McCoskey is trending up fast in the 2026 season: after playing a reserve role in 2025, he has earned captain status and is projected to start at right tackle for Purdue. He brings rare length at 6-foot-8, plus experience at both tackle spots and on the jumbo package, which makes him a useful, flexible piece up front. The knock is refinement, not effort—he’s still polishing the details after logging only 33 offensive-line snaps last season, but his size, versatility, and leadership give Purdue a real trench foundation.
