Quarterback 'ready for the next chapter' commits to Purdue football: Stats, highlights, rankings
Coach Barry Odom is locking in the 2027 recruiting class with future Boilermakers making pledges after the spring showcase. Here's what to know about a QB.
Purdue football has its quarterback commit for the 2027 class coming off of its spring showcase weekend. Winnetka (Illinois) New Trier quarterback Jackie Ryder announced his commitment to the Boilermakers on Monday morning. He picked up his offer over the weekend as part of a big visit weekend in conjunction with Saturday's end-of-spring open practice in Ross-Ade Stadium.
Ryder picked Purdue over reported offers from Illinois State, North Dakota and Southern Miss. The 6-foot-5, 210-pound QB does not yet have a star rating in the Rivals industry rankings. Per 247Sports, he is a three-star prospect ranked No.
984 overall and No. 57 among quarterbacks. "Ready for the next chapter," Ryder wrote, in part.
Ryder became the third known 2027 commit, all on offense. Florida running back Amos Bradford announced his commitment Sunday. Bastrop (Texas) receiver Dallas Crescenzo committed in October.