Former Purdue defensive lineman Cole Brevard has found a new home for the final season of his college career. The Indiana native will reportedly transfer to Texas giving the Longhorns another weapon on defense. He spent the three seasons in West Lafayette, after transferring from Penn State following the 2021 campaign.
During the 2024 season, Brevard appeared in 11 games and recorded a career-high 19 tackles. He also added 1.5 sacks and 5.5 tackles for a loss to his resume. While his statistics may not jump off the page, he was a solid player for Purdue and produced when called upon.
In Brevard, the Longhorns are getting a player who should be able to make an immediate impact. He finished his Purdue career with 38 tackles, including nine stops for loss. He also had 2.5 sacks and recovered two fumbles during 2023. While the expectations will be higher, the newest Longhorn is ready for the challenge.
After finishing the first year in the SEC with an 11-2 record, Texas has been busy adding talent for the 2025 campaign. They also landed former Utah punter Jack Bouwmeester in the transfer portal. With this new talented duo in the mix, the Longhorns should be able to build on their success.
While Brevard’s role is still to be determined, he will be an exciting player to watch for the Longhorns.
This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Texas hopes transfer portal signee Cole Brevard of Purdue makes instant impact at DT
