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Purdue defensive-line coach Kelvin Green views Curt Neal as the room's veteran leader because of his prior Big Ten experience and consistent example, while TJ Lindsey is expected to be a vital piece of the 2026 rotation.

Ian Jeffries made a notable physical jump after a full spring, summer and fall in Purdue's program, adding size and strength while improving his movement.

Portal additions Wisdom Simms and Rodney Lora give Purdue's defensive front more size and mass without sacrificing an attacking, physical style, and both have impressed the staff with their willingness to learn.

Purdue does not have a fixed defensive-line rotation size and plans to mix personnel by situation; true freshman Kobe Cherry is already difficult to move and has stood out for his coachability.