Is Ian Jeffries starting?
Ian Jeffries is the projected starter at NT for Purdue Boilermakers.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Southaven, ranked #1,501 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 20 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sacks. That's 3% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 71 overall (Average tier).
- Jersey
- #40
- Class
- RS JR/TR
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 303 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 3 | 1 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8478
- National Rank
- #1501
- High School
- Southaven
- Hometown
- Southaven, MS
Why this rating?
On a 74-rated defense; 69th-percentile production (×0.83 for competition level) put them -3 vs unit starters → 71.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at NT · Purdue Boilermakers
- 14071Ian JeffriesStarter
- 29267Curt Neal
- 39950Josiah Hope
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.