Learn more

12 former Purdue players will suit up on NFL rosters this weekend as a new season begins in the professional ranks. GoldandBlack.com looks at the dozen Boilermakers on pro rosters ahead of Thursday night’s season kickoff between a pair of recent Purdue defenders. DERRICK BARNES – DETROIT LIONSEntering his fourth year in the Motor City, Barnes begins the 2024 season listed as a second-team linebacker on the depth chart. He’s started 23 games for the Lions, recording 111 tackles, four sacks and forcing a fumble. DAVID BELL – CLEVELAND BROWNSThe Warren Central product begins his third season as a…

cuu