#96
Cole Purdy
Returning to James Madison for 2026
Cole Purdy
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Billy Napier
How he plays
2026 Outlook
James Madison
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · James Madison
Returning around him
- 78% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- Transfer portal: +7 net (37 in / 30 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
James Madison · Last season: 12-2 (AP #19) · Talent rank #127 · 2026 recruiting class #80
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #8882
Peaked at #8882 this season.
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology