Purdue Boilermakers#- · RB D.J. Knox
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- Former player
D.J. Knox played RB for Purdue. In the 2018 season he had 883 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns, 67.9 rushing yards per game over 13 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
D.J. Knox career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Att | Rush Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | PUR | 13 | 157 | 883 | 8 | 27 | 180 | 187.3 |
| 2017 | PUR | 13 | 90 | 561 | 2 | 16 | 148 | 110.9 |
| 2015 | PUR | 10 | 108 | 409 | 2 | 26 | 189 | 97.8 |
| Career | 36 | 355 | 1853 | 12 | 69 | 517 | 396 |
Season totals, 2015 to 2018. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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D.J. Knox: Purdue RB profile and stats
D.J. Knox is a RB for Purdue. This profile tracks D.J. Knox's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Purdue roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Purdue sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
D.J. Knox in the news
All newsPreviewMinnesota at Purdue: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Minnesota visits Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium. Kickoff is 8:00 PM ET, on BTN.2026-10-07RecapPurdue beat Illinois 24-17 (Week 5, 2026)Purdue beat Illinois 24-17 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Purdue is 2-3, 1-1 in Big Ten play, and Illinois is 2-3, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapNotre Dame beat Purdue 49-10 (Week 4, 2026)Notre Dame beat Purdue 49-10 at Ross-Ade Stadium. Now Notre Dame is 4-0, and Purdue is 1-3, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26
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What team does D.J. Knox play for?
D.J. Knox plays for Purdue at RB.
What position does D.J. Knox play?
D.J. Knox is a RB for Purdue.