Is Luca Puccinelli starting?
Luca Puccinelli is listed 3rd string at TE for Purdue Boilermakers.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Benedictine, ranked #1,332 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 3 catches, 24 yards, 0 TD. That's 1% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 47 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #85
- Class
- RS SO/TR
- Height
- 6'6"
- Weight
- 260 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
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
- 0.8575
- National Rank
- #1332
- High School
- Benedictine
- Hometown
- Richmond, VA
Why this rating?
On a 73-rated offense; 16th-percentile production (×0.83 for competition level) put them -14 vs unit starters → 47.
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 TE · Purdue Boilermakers
- 18164George BurhennStarter
- 21664Kylan Fox
- 38547Luca PuccinelliYou
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.