MP
Mason Purham
Returning to James Madison for 2026
Hampton, Va. → Bethel
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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
Edge · James Madison
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: +6 net (37 in / 31 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
Background
2025 at Emory & Henry: Played in all 11 games Had 42 tackles (21 solo) to go with 7.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks and one pass breakup Career-high 12 tackles with 2.0 TFL and a sack vs. Anderson (Sept. 27) Made seven tackles with sack at Mars Hill (Oct. 11) Accrued five tackles at Lenoir-Rhyne (S...
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