Marc Nave Jr.
Sophomore offensive lineman on Purdue's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′4″ · 355 lb · Toledo, OH
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 685 nationally · Signed with Kentucky
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 offensive lineman on Purdue's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Kentucky in 2024.
- Transferred from Kentucky to Purdue in 2025.
Marc Nave Jr.
Marc Nave Jr. arrived at Purdue from Kentucky.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
His career
2024
- Signed with Kentucky3-star out of Central Catholic
2025
- Entered the portal
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 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.
2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Kevin Pamphile went on to the NFL out of this room (2014).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Purdue
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Purdue
Returning around him
- 48% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 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