Purdue wide receiver Andrew Adkison focuses on academics and special teams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 4:34 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Andrew Adkison, who stands 6'0" and weighs 205 pounds, is preparing for the 2026 season after appearing in three games on special teams. Adkison, a 3-star recruit from Mountain View, California, chose Purdue for its aerospace engineering program while also contributing to the football team. He is aware of the demands of balancing a challenging academic field with football commitments, having played 12 games on special teams in 2025. His role mainly involves special teams as he aims to graduate in two seasons with a degree in aerospace and astronautical engineering.
- •Andrew Adkison is a wide receiver for the Purdue Boilermakers.
- •He has focused on special teams during his college career.
- •Adkison chose Purdue for its aerospace engineering program.
- •He appeared in three games on special teams in 2026.
- •Adkison aims to balance football with a demanding academic course.
- 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — Purdue Football – 2026 Countdown to Kickoff: #83 – Andrew Adkison
"Andrew Adkison is attending Purdue for reasons other than football…he’s a true student-athlete looking to make his mark on the field and in the classroom.
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