Purdue players at NFL Combine
The stopwatches, measuring sticks and bench-presses are about to be put away. Now, with the 2023 NFL Combine almost finished, it’s time to evaluate prospects with the NFL Draft looming April 27-29.
Purdue was well-represented in Indianapolis in recent days, with five players getting invites: QB Aidan O’Connell, TE Payne Durham, LB Jalen Graham, WR Charlie Jones and CB Cory Trice.
Here’s a look at how they performed.
NOTE: Not all participants took part in every drill. Purdue will conduct its own Pro Day on Thursday, March 9.
Source: NFL.com
TE Payne Durham
Ht., Wt.: 6-6, 253
Arm: 33-3/8″
Hand: 9-3/4″
Prospect grade: 5.83
Projection: average backup or special-teamer
| Production Score | Athleticism score | Total score |
| 69 Combine TE rank: 9th of 20 | 72 Combine TE rank: 13th of 20 | 71 Combine TE rank: 12th of 20 |
| 40 | 10-yard split | Vertical | Broad | 3-cone | 20-yard shuttle | Bench |
| 4.87 | 1.61 | 34.5″ | 9′ 9″ | N/A | N/A | N/A |
LB Jalen Graham
Ht., Wt.: 6-2, 220
Arm: 33″
Hand: 9-7/8″
Prospect grade: 5.97
Projection: average backup or special-teamer
| Production Score | Athleticism score | Total score |
| 54 Combine LB rank: 21 of 22 | 61 Combine LB rank: 20 of 22 | 59 Combine LB rank: 20 of 22 |
| 40 | 10-yard split | Vertical | Broad | 3-cone | 20-yard shuttle | Bench |
| 4.64 | 1.68 | 30.5″ | 9’4″ | N/A | N/A | N/A |
WR Charlie Jones
Ht., Wt.: 5-11, 175
Arm: 31-5/8″
Hand: 9″
Prospect grade: 5.96
Projection: average backup or special-teamer
| Production Score | Athleticism score | Total score |
| 81 Combine WR rank: 7th of 50 | 79 Combine WR rank: 15th of 50 | 77 Combine WR rank: 13th of 50 |
| 40 | 10-yard split | Vertical | Broad | 3-cone | 20-yard shuttle | Bench |
| 4.43 | 1.51 | 36.5″ | 10’4″ | N/A | N/A | N/A |
QB Aidan O’Connell
Ht., Wt.: 6-3, 213
Arm: 32-1/4″
Hand: 9-3/4″
Prospect grade: 6.00
Projection: Traits or talent to be above-average backup
| Production Score | Athleticism score | Total score |
| 59 Combine QB rank: 14th of 15 | 59 Combine QB rank: 15th of 15 | 57 Combine QB rank: 15th of 15 |
| 40 | 10-yard split | Vertical | Broad | 3-cone | 20-yard shuttle | Bench |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
CB Cory Trice
Ht., Wt.: 6-3, 206
Arm: 32-3/8″
Hand: 9-3/4″
Prospect grade: 6.14
Projection: Good backup with potential to develop into a starter
| Production Score | Athleticism score | Total score |
| 66 Combine CB rank: 22nd of 37 | 69 Combine CB rank: 25th of 37 | 66 Combine CB rank: 29th of 37 |
| 40 | 10-yard split | Vertical | Broad | 3-cone | 20-yard shuttle | Bench |
| 4.47 | 1.56 | 35.5″ | 11′ | N/A | N/A | 17 |
