Purdue Football – 2026 Countdown to Kickoff – #99 Josiah Hope
Josiah Hope is highlighted as the #99 player in the countdown to Purdue football's 2026 season. He is a highly-rated defensive tackle from Kentucky, originally committing to Purdue before briefly flipping to Louisville and then returning to Purdue. Hope is expected to be a significant addition to the team's defensive line.
- ▪Josiah Hope is a 6'3", 300-pound defensive tackle from Radcliff, Kentucky.
- ▪He was rated as a 4-star recruit and is considered the top overall prospect in Kentucky for the 2026 class.
- ▪Hope recorded 76 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks during his senior season.
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