Ricky Sampson Jr.
Ricky Sampson Jr. is a three-star recruit from Las Vegas, NV (No. 129 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Purdue's 8 games this season.
Where Sampson comes from
- Las Vegas, NV
- About 1,550 miles from Ross-Ade Stadium
- Three-star junior college recruit in the 2026 class.
Where Sampson fits
Purdue lists 16 receivers this season.
Purdue receivers with a game this season
Purdue is 3-5. Next: vs Maryland, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Also from Las Vegas, NV
Where to follow
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 wide receiver for Purdue -- now graded to hold down a real role in the receiving corps.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
Purdue has produced 5 All-Conference wide receivers and 1 All-American. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017. David Bell was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Purdue in 2026
- 2026 Purdue OdomYear 1 · Games –
- Before collegeSigned with Purdue in 2026 as a 3-star junior college recruit out of Victor Valley College, No. 129 in the country.
Moves
- Signed with Purdue in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
2026
- Signed with Purdue3-star out of Victor Valley College