Purdue football has hit big on off-the-radar skill position prospects in the past, and will try to do so again with Georgia receiver Eron Mallard.
The 5-foot-10, 180-pound product of Savannah’s Benedictine Military School committed to the Boilermakers on Monday. He became the ninth known commit in the 2027 class and the first expected to play receiver.
Mallard is not ranked by either Rivals or 247Sports. Until last month, he did not have a power conference offer. The first came from Purdue, and after making an official visit over the weekend, Mallard committed.
Mallard totaled 657 yards and nine touchdowns on 32 receptions last season for Benedictine. He’s been clocked as fast as 10.62 seconds in the 100 meters with a reported 4.45-second time in the 40-yard dash.
Mallard is the fourth offensive skill position commitment for Purdue’s 2027 class, joining New Trier (Winnetka, Illinois) quarterback Jackie Ryder and running backs Amos Bradford of Hollywood (Florida) Chaminade-Madonna Prep and Lawrence North’s Izayveon Moore.
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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Purdue football adds fast receiver to growing skill position group in 2027 class
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