Lafai Purcell is a safety at Wyoming, from Frederick, CO, who has not played in Wyoming's 8 games this season.
Where Purcell comes from
- Frederick, CO
- Frederick
- On the Wyoming roster since 2023
Where Purcell fits
Wyoming lists 22 defensive backs this season.
Wyoming defensive backs with a game this season
Wyoming is 5-3. Next: at UNLV, Sat Nov 7.
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jay Sawvel
Pass share
38.1%
173 pass / 281 run
Plays / game
56.8
8 games
Team sack rate
8.1%
197 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy, slow tempo.
Awards
Lafai Purcell plays defensive back for Wyoming.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Wyoming has produced 6 All-Conference defensive backs. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Marqueston Huff went on to the NFL out of this room (2014).
Four seasons at Wyoming
- 2026 Wyoming SawvelYear 4 · Games –
- 2025 Wyoming SawvelYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 Wyoming SawvelYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Wyoming BohlYear 1 · Games –
- High school FrederickFrederick, CO
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Craig Bohl → Jay Sawvel. Worth noting in scheme + development context.
