Purdue Boilermakers#98 · DL Drake Carlson
63 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-3
- Weight
- 302 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Nashville, TN
Drake Carlson is a DL (#98) for Purdue, from Nashville, TN. In the 2024 season he had 4 tackles over 2 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 9
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 11
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 9
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 13
Weight 19
Frame 16
Experience 13
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Drake Carlson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | PUR | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Season stats for Drake Carlson appear here once he records them. Roster details are rechecked weekly.
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38
19
26
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28
Career timeline
- NowPurdue DL: #98
- ClassJunior
- HometownNashville, TN
Drake Carlson: Purdue DL profile and stats
Drake Carlson is a DL (#98) for Purdue, from Nashville, TN. This profile tracks Drake Carlson's season stats, skill ratings 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.
Drake Carlson 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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Frequently asked questions
What team does Drake Carlson play for?
Drake Carlson plays for Purdue, wearing #98 at DL.
What position does Drake Carlson play?
Drake Carlson is a DL for Purdue.
How tall is Drake Carlson?
Drake Carlson is 6-3 and weighs 302 lb.
What year is Drake Carlson in?
Drake Carlson is listed as a junior on the Purdue roster.
Where is Drake Carlson from?
Drake Carlson is from Nashville, TN.