Purdue Boilermakers#39 · DB Isaiah Needam
60 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-0
- Weight
- 195 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Indianapolis, IN
Isaiah Needam is a DB (#39) for Purdue, from Indianapolis, IN. In the 2026 season he has 2 tackles over 2 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 8
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 7
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 8
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 5
Weight 6
Frame 6
Experience 10
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2026 season
2
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Isaiah Needam career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PUR | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | PUR | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
49
38
19
34
27
33
17
0No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at Illinois | W 24-17 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 4 | vs Indiana State | W 44-19 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowPurdue DB: #39
- ClassSophomore
- HometownIndianapolis, IN
Isaiah Needam: Purdue DB profile and stats
Isaiah Needam is a DB (#39) for Purdue, from Indianapolis, IN. This profile tracks Isaiah Needam'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.
Isaiah Needam 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 Isaiah Needam play for?
Isaiah Needam plays for Purdue, wearing #39 at DB.
What position does Isaiah Needam play?
Isaiah Needam is a DB for Purdue.
How tall is Isaiah Needam?
Isaiah Needam is 6-0 and weighs 195 lb.
What year is Isaiah Needam in?
Isaiah Needam is listed as a sophomore on the Purdue roster.
Where is Isaiah Needam from?
Isaiah Needam is from Indianapolis, IN.
How many tackles does Isaiah Needam have?
Isaiah Needam has 2 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.