Micah Banuelos is a three-star recruit from Auburn, WA, out of Kennedy Catholic (No. 492 in the 2023 class) who has not played in Purdue's 8 games this season.
Where Banuelos comes from
- Auburn, WA
- Kennedy Catholic
- Kennedy Catholic is about 1,800 miles from Ross-Ade Stadium
- Three-star, No. 492 in the 2023 class; signed with USC.
Where Banuelos 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 Kennedy Catholic
Also from Auburn, WA
Transferred to Purdue from USC.
In the game threads
vs Washington, Oct 16Banuelos has to squeeze his ass to keep the ball lmaoWashington fan, r/CFB game threadvs Indiana State, Sep 4Micah Banuelos is a great add. Wish we still had him.USC fan, r/CFB game threadWhere to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Purdue -- now projected at an All-Conference level.
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).
Four seasons, two schools
- 2026 Purdue OdomYear 4 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalUSC to Purdue
- 2025 USC RileyYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 USC RileyYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 USC RileyYear 1 · Games –
- High school Kennedy CatholicBurien, WA · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 492 in the 2023 class. Signed with USC.Also from Kennedy Catholic: Sam Huard (USC), Derek Colman-Brusa (Washington), Xe'Ree Alexander (Washington) and 1 more.
Moves
- Transferred from USC to Purdue, Jan 4, 2026.
2023
- Signed with USCThree-star, out of Kennedy Catholic
2026
- Transferred to Purduefrom USC
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Lincoln Riley and Barry Odom.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Purdue
