Purdue linebacker Clyde Washington enters NCAA transfer portal

Purdue linebacker Clyde Washington has entered the NCAA transfer portal, according to On3’s Pete Nakos.

Washington has spent all four years of his college career with the Boilermakers, entering the portal as a graduate transfer ahead of the 2024 season.

Four of Washington’s 36 game appearances have been starts where he recorded 43 tackles, one pass breakup, and one interception that he returned for 15 yards against Nebraska in 2022. Tallying a career-high 21 tackles last season for the Boilermakers after making three starts.

Washington played high school football at Lenape High School in Medford (NJ) where he was a three-star recruit. Ranked the No. 1,825 overall prospect in the nation and the No. 197 linebacker from the 2020 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Washington is one of many Purdue players to enter the transfer portal this offseason, brining the total count to 30 this offseason heading into year two under Ryan Walters. But several of those players were walk-ons and Walters has done a solid job at bringing in talent from the transfer portal as well.

Purdue has brought in 17 players through the transfer portal this offseason, highlighted by two proven specialists and four players from the University of Georgia. And given their gains and losses through the portal, the Boilermakers rank No. 17 on On3’s 2024 College Football Team Transfer Portal Rankings with an Index Score of 16. Which currently ranks third in the Big Ten at this point in the offseason.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. 

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.

Mississippi State transfer punter Keelan Crimmins commits to Purdue

Mississippi State transfer punter Keelan Crimmins has found his new home. Crimmins has committed to Purdue, he announced Saturday morning on Twitter.

“I appreciate @Coach_Walters and @CoachPetrilli for the offer to play for Purdue, truly an honor! I’d like to announce my commitment to the @BoilerFootball family,” Keelan Crimmins posted. Can’t wait to see what long snapper jumps in the portal to join me and this very talented specialist room! #BoilerUp“

Keelan Crimmins signed with Mississippi State as the No. 9 punter in the country in the class of 2023, according to the On3 Industry rankings.

He was immediately a contributor for the Bulldogs last season, appearing in all 12 games. Crimmins punted 49 times, averaging 40.9 yards per attempt.

The Melbourne, Australia native had a long punt of 55 yards last season. Of his 49 punts, 13 landed inside the 20 and six went for 50-plus yards.