Marc Nave Jr.
Marc Nave Jr. is a three-star recruit from Toledo, OH, out of Central Catholic (No. 685 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Purdue's 8 games this season.
Where Nave comes from
- Toledo, OH
- Central Catholic
- About 200 miles from Ross-Ade Stadium
- Three-star, No. 685 in the 2024 class; signed with Kentucky.
- On the Purdue roster since 2025
Where Nave fits
Purdue lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
Purdue offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 48th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Purdue is 3-5. Next: vs Maryland, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Central Catholic
Also from Toledo, OH
Arrived at Purdue from Kentucky.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Purdue -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 48th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Kevin Pamphile went on to the NFL out of this room (2014).
Three seasons, two schools
- 2026 Purdue OdomYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Purdue OdomYear 2 · Games –
- Apr 2025 Entered the transfer portalKentucky to Purdue
- 2024 Kentucky StoopsYear 1 · Games –
- High school Central CatholicToledo, OH · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 685 in the 2024 class. Signed with Kentucky.Also from Central Catholic: Vic Singleton (Texas A&M), Preston Fryzel (Notre Dame), Jaylen Watson (Iowa) and 2 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Kentucky to Purdue, Apr 22, 2025.
2024
- Signed with KentuckyThree-star, out of Central Catholic
2025
- Transferred to Purduefrom Kentucky
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Mark Stoops and Barry Odom.