Purdue Lands 2027 Running Back Amos Bradford

Florida prospect commits after campus visit

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:06pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting the explosive movements and power of a running back, with sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in Purdue's team colors of gold, black, and white.Purdue's early 2027 recruiting haul includes a dynamic running back committed to joining the Boilermakers' future backfield.Bastrop Today

Purdue has secured a commitment from three-star 2027 running back Amos Bradford of Chaminade-Madonna High School in Florida. Bradford, who previously played at West Broward High, visited the Purdue campus over the weekend before pledging to the Boilermakers, becoming the second player in Purdue's 2027 recruiting class.

Why it matters

Landing a top running back prospect like Bradford is a significant recruiting win for Purdue as they look to build a strong 2027 class. Bradford's commitment adds depth and talent to the Boilermakers' backfield for the future.

The details

Bradford racked up over 2,000 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns across his sophomore and junior seasons at West Broward High before transferring to Chaminade-Madonna for his senior year. The three-star prospect visited Purdue's campus over the weekend, which led to his commitment to the Boilermakers, joining wide receiver Dallas Crescenzo in Purdue's 2027 class.

  • Bradford committed to Purdue on Monday, April 13, 2026.
  • Bradford previously played at West Broward High School in his first two high school seasons.

The players

Amos Bradford

A three-star running back prospect in the class of 2027 who recently committed to play for Purdue after transferring from West Broward High School to Chaminade-Madonna High School in Florida.

Dallas Crescenzo

A wide receiver prospect in Purdue's 2027 recruiting class, joining Amos Bradford as the second commit in that class.

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What they’re saying

“Amos is a talented running back who will be a great addition to our 2027 class. We're excited to have him join the Boilermaker family.”

— Jeff Brohm, Purdue Head Football Coach

What’s next

Purdue will continue to build out its 2027 recruiting class in the coming months, looking to add more top talent around Bradford and Crescenzo.

The takeaway

Purdue's ability to land a commitment from a top 2027 running back prospect like Amos Bradford demonstrates the program's recruiting momentum and its efforts to build a strong foundation for the future.