Purdue football adds edge rusher Owen Roberts to 2027 recruiting class
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:09 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Purdue football has secured the commitment of 2027 edge rusher Owen Roberts. The addition aims to strengthen the team’s efforts in building a defensive identity focused on aggressiveness and pressure. Roberts, standing 6-foot-5 and weighing 230 pounds, recorded 61 tackles last season, including 14 for loss and 2 sacks, while also drawing interest from multiple Big Ten programs. He joins linebacker Ethan Reyna as recent commitments in the 2027 class.
- •Owen Roberts is a three-star prospect according to 247Sports.
- •Roberts had offers from several Big Ten schools prior to his commitment.
- •Purdue's new defensive coordinator aims for a more aggressive defensive style.
- •Roberts recorded 16 quarterback hurries during his last season.
- •He is Purdue's second recent defensive recruit for the upcoming class.
- 3:09 AMYahoo Sports — Purdue football lands commitment of 3-star edge rusher, helping shape defensive identity
- 2:32 AMYahoo Sports — Purdue football secures commitment to help shape defensive identity
"Purdue football adds 2027 edge rusher Owen Roberts to its recruiting class as the team builds a new defensive identity.
"The Boilermakers have gotten a pair of commitments on defense in the last two weeks. This one came from Chicagoland.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 3:09 AMPurdue football lands commitment of 3-star edge rusher, helping shape defensive identity
The Boilermakers have gotten a pair of commitments on defense in the last two weeks. This one came from Chicagoland.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 2:32 AMPurdue football secures commitment to help shape defensive identity
Purdue football adds 2027 edge rusher Owen Roberts to its recruiting class as the team builds a new defensive identity.
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