Josiah Hope
Freshman defensive lineman on Purdue's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 300 lb · Radcliff, KY · North Hardin
Recruiting
DL recruit
No. 487 nationally · Signed with Purdue
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive lineman on Purdue's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Purdue in 2026.
Josiah Hope
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Purdue3-star out of North Hardin
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Barry Odom
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Purdue.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in strength and power moves.
Purdue has produced 2 All-Conference defensive linemen and 1 All-Americans. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. George Karlaftis was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Purdue
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Purdue
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: +5 net (29 in / 24 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Purdue · Last season: 2-10 · Talent rank #55 · 2026 recruiting class #55
The defensive line · Purdue
- #94Rodney Lora4 tackles for loss · 2025
- #40Ian Jeffries3 tackles for loss · 2025
- #8C.J. Madden2.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #58Breeon Ishmail2 tackles for loss · 2025
- #99Josiah Hopeno box-score line yet
18 more on the roster · Purdue team page