#13
Ricky Sampson Jr.
Returning to Purdue for 2026
Ricky Sampson Jr.
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Barry Odom
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Purdue
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · Purdue
Returning around him
- 48% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- Transfer portal: +5 net (29 in / 24 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Purdue · Last season: 2-10 · Talent rank #54 · 2026 recruiting class #55
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology