Purdue Boilermakers NFL Draft Projections 2025: Tony Pauline previews Kydran Jenkins, Gus Hartwig, and more 

The Boilermakers have had one player selected in every draft since 2020. The opportunity to keep that streak going next year went out the door after pass rusher Nic Scourton and tight end Garrett Miller both transferred to Texas A&M. There is a chance Purdue is on the outside looking in next April.

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Quarterback Hudson Card will be an interesting prospect to watch. The Texas transfer looks like a small, weak-armed passer, yet he shows the ability to make all the passes, getting the ball down the field or zipping the outs.

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He also looks like a running back carrying the ball, creating yardage and making defenders miss. I could envision Card receiving a combine invitation and standing out in a postseason All-Star game such as the Shrine or Senior Bowl.

Kydran Jenkins

Linebacker Kydran Jenkins is the one player that could slide into the late rounds. He has next-level speed and shows a lot of ability in pursuit, but he must improve and complete his game.

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Gus Hartwig

Gus Hartwig is a center prospect I’ve liked for a long time. He’s not the most athletic or dominant, yet he’s tough, smart, and fundamentally sound. I don’t believe Hartwig will be drafted, yet he will have a place on a Sunday roster as a backup.

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Tony Pauline's 2025 NFL Draft projections for Purdue football

Purdue Pro Prospects
Grade	Rnd	Pos	Full Name	Yr	#
3.25	FA	OLB	Kydran Jenkins	5Sr	4
3.23	FA	C	Gus Hartwig	5Sr	53
3.18	FA	CB	Markevious Brown	4Sr	1
3.07	FA	QB	Hudson Card	5Sr	1
3.01	FA	T	Corey Stewart	5Sr	71
3.01	FA	DE	Shitta Sillah	6Sr	17
2.95	FA	G	DJ Wingfield	5Sr	55