All-Jeff Brohm era Purdue team
No doubt, Jeff Brohm had a big impact on Purdue during his six-year run as head coach from 2017-2022.
Brohm arrived from Western Kentucky and walked straight into the rumble of the Darrell Hazell era. Brohm proceeded to forge a 36-34 overall record and a 26-25 Big Ten mark. Along the way, he led Purdue to some memorable wins over highly ranked foes.
Brohm’s Boilermaker resume shows four bowl bids in six seasons, capped by leading the program to the Big Ten West title last season. And draft picks? There were many.
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Bottom line: Brohm left Purdue in better shape than he found it as he departed for Louisville in December.
Let’s put a bow on the Brohm era by picking an All-Jeff Brohm Purdue team. Note: Players just had to play for Brohm, not be recruited by him.
Offense
| Pos. Player, Comment |
| WR Rondale Moore: Most exciting player in Purdue history, could-go-all-the-way ability with each touch |
| WR David Bell: No one has ever made more big, clutch catches in All-American career |
| WR Charlie Jones: Iowa transfer sizzled in one season, earning All-American honors and now NFL check |
| TE Brycen Hopkins: 2019 Big Ten Tight End of the Year was smooth operator who now toils for Rams |
| T Grant Hermanns: Often injured, two-star recruit was steady force who’s still kicking around NFL |
| G Spencer Holstege: Best is yet to come for understated blocker. Too bad he transferred to UCLA |
| C Gus Hartwig: In 2020, became first true freshman to start on o-line since 2008. Future pro? |
| G Marcus Mbow: Could end up being best of all o-linemen who played for Brohm |
| T Dave Steinmetz: Rhode Island transfer was key cog in 2017 and has been fringe NFL player |
| QB Aidan O’Connell: Story straight from Hollywood: From walk-on to 4th-round NFL pick |
| RB Devin Mockobee: Just 32 yards short of 1,000 yards rushing last year as walk-on |
Defense
| Pos. Player, Comment |
| E George Karlaftis: Arrived amid ample hype and lived up to it with unmatched want-to |
| T Branson Deen: Undersized and feisty, Deen opted to spend final season at Miami (Fla.) |
| T Gelen Robinson: Position switch for Big Dog’s son from end was astute by Brohm staff |
| E Nic Caraway: Primed for stardom at OLB after promising debut in 2022 |
| LB Markus Bailey: Steady playmaker forging solid NFL career with Bengals |
| LB Derrick Barnes: Prep running back also saw time at “LEO” before getting drafted by Lions |
| LB Ja’Whaun Bentley: Jumbo linebacker still thriving in NFL with Patriots |
| CB Cory Trice: Rangy coverman overcame position switch, knee injury to get drafted by Steelers |
| CB Josh Okonye: Wake Forest transfer was key player in Brohm’s first season |
| S Jalen Graham: Dynamic athlete played key role all four seasons that made him 49ers’ pick |
| S Jacob Thieneman: Ultimate overachiever who enjoyed cup of coffee with 49ers |
Specialists
| Pos. Player, Comment |
| K Mitchell Fineran: Samford transfer left as most accurate kicker in school annals |
| P Joe Schopper: Four-year starter who averaged 41.0 yards per boot |
