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Purdue Football Gets Pledge From Versatile Athlete From Georgia

Originally posted on Purdue Boilermakers on SI
By Dustin Schutte | Last updated Jun 23, 2025 6:46 AM ET

Purdue's big recruiting weekend was capped off with a commitment from a fifth player in the 2026 class. Sunday evening, the Boilermakers landed a verbal pledge from 6-foot-6 athlete Dream Rashad out of Lawrenceville, Ga.

Rashad made his announcement with a social media post. His decision came after taking an official visit to West Lafayette earlier this month.

100% Committed to @BoilerFootball @Coach_Odom @Coach_Henson @DavidWayneSpur2 @buford_football @CoachDash @CoachCondon16 @Coach_Davis22 @CoachApp35 pic.twitter.com/g5n1FewpLS
— Dream Rashad ATH (@DreamRashadQB) June 23, 2025

Rashad has spent time playing quarterback but made the switch to tight end during the offseason, per GoldandBlack.com. At 6-foot-6, 230 pounds, he brings great size to the position.

247Sports lists Rashad as the No. 41 tight end in the 2026 recruiting class and one of the top-100 prospects out of the talent-rich state of Georgia. He commits to Purdue over offers from USF, Arkansas State, Florida Atlantic, Georgia State, Jacksonville State, Marshall, and others.

With Rashad's commitment, Purdue now has 17 players in the 2026 class. The Boilermakers rank 41st in the national recruiting rankings and sit 14th in the Big Ten.

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