Two incoming Purdue football transfers from Georgia were suspended for driving arrests before entering their names in the portal.
Purdue football brought in 26 transfers in the spring portal after bringing in 29 last winter.
Odom explained how he and his staff vetted players before accepting them, and how he views second chances.
Barry Odom emphasized discipline as a bedrock principle for his Purdue football tenure.
He established it with expectations for attention and attendance at his first Boilermaker team meetings. He reinforced it with the “Winning Edge” program — grueling, up-tempo offseason workouts designed to enhance mental toughness as much or more than physical skills.
When freshman safety Antonio Parker was arrested on drug charges and other infractions weeks afte