Purdue’s fall camp has taken an early hit, and the news is as tough as it gets: two knee injuries, both serious enough to wipe out the season unless something changes.
Barry Odom delivered the update after Monday’s practice, the Boilers’ fourth session of camp. When asked about major injuries, the Purdue head coach didn’t sugarcoat it.
"Unfortunately, we have," Purdue head coach Barry Odom noted when asked about significant injuries after Monday's practice session, the Boilers' fourth of fall camp. "We've had two knee injuries.
The guys will miss significant time. Kylan Fox, unfortunately, and Raderrion Daniels, defensive back.
From a timetable, both of those guys, unless something changes, would both miss the season."
Fox is the bigger blow. The 6-foot-4, 245-pound tight end arrived from UCF during the offseason and was expected to step in as the No. 2 option behind George Burhenn.
Over his two seasons with the Knights, he played in 23 games, made three starts, and caught 16 passes for 137 yards and a touchdown. He also came to Purdue with some real pedigree: a former four-star recruit and the No. 19 tight end in the 2024 class out of Grayson, Georgia.
Daniels, meanwhile, was part of Purdue’s 2026 signing class. Ranked as the No. 87, three-star prospect, the true freshman was not projected to have a major role on the field this season. Still, the injury adds another setback to a camp that’s already lost two players before the games even begin.
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