Kobe Cherry
Kobe Cherry is a three-star recruit from Greenwood, IN, out of Center Grove (No. 1,566 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Purdue's 8 games this season.
Where Cherry comes from
- Greenwood, IN
- Center Grove
- About 50 miles from Ross-Ade Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,566 in the 2026 class.
Where Cherry fits
Purdue lists 23 defensive linemen this season.
Purdue defensive linemen with a game this season
Purdue is 3-5. Next: vs Maryland, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Center Grove
Also from Greenwood, IN
In the game threads
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Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Barry Odom
Pass share
50.8%
265 pass / 257 run
Plays / game
65.2
8 games
Team sack rate
6.1%
297 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Purdue.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Three-star HS recruit
Grades highest in pursuit and strength.
Purdue has produced 2 All-Conference defensive linemen and 1 All-American. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. George Karlaftis was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Purdue in 2026
- 2026 Purdue OdomYear 1 · Games –
- High school Center GroveGreenwood, IN · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,566 in the 2026 class. Signed with Purdue.Also from Center Grove: Tayven Jackson (North Texas), James Schott (Miami (OH)), Kalen Carroll (TCU) and 5 more.
2026
- Signed with PurdueThree-star, out of Center Grove