Rutgers Scarlet Knights#45 · DB Shawn Purcell
66 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-0
- Weight
- 185 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Manville, NJ
Shawn Purcell is a DB (#45) for Rutgers, from Manville, NJ.
Skill profile
Measurables
Height 5
Weight 4
Frame 5
Experience 17
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Season stats for Shawn Purcell appear here once he records them. Roster details are rechecked weekly.
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- NowRutgers DB: #45
- ClassSenior
- HometownManville, NJ
Shawn Purcell: Rutgers DB profile and stats
Shawn Purcell is a DB (#45) for Rutgers, from Manville, NJ. This profile tracks Shawn Purcell's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Rutgers roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Rutgers sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Shawn Purcell in the news
All newsRecapRutgers beat Howard 58-7 (Week 4, 2026)Rutgers beat Howard 58-7 at SHI Stadium. Now Rutgers is 1-3, 0-1 in Big Ten play, and Howard is 0-3.2026-09-25RecapBoston College beat Rutgers 28-21 (Week 2, 2026)Boston College beat Rutgers 28-21 at Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA). Now Boston College is 1-1, and Rutgers is 0-2.2026-09-11RecapMassachusetts beat Rutgers 37-21 (Week 1, 2026)Massachusetts beat Rutgers 37-21 at SHI Stadium. Now Massachusetts is 1-0, and Rutgers is 0-1.2026-09-03
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Shawn Purcell play for?
Shawn Purcell plays for Rutgers, wearing #45 at DB.
What position does Shawn Purcell play?
Shawn Purcell is a DB for Rutgers.
How tall is Shawn Purcell?
Shawn Purcell is 6-0 and weighs 185 lb.
What year is Shawn Purcell in?
Shawn Purcell is listed as a senior on the Rutgers roster.
Where is Shawn Purcell from?
Shawn Purcell is from Manville, NJ.