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WEST LAFAYETTE − Kymistrii Young had a long list of suitors.
After a visit with Purdue football over the weekend, Young chose the Boilermakers, he announced on Instagram.
The three-star receiver had 24 Division I offers, according to 247, among them 16 from schools in Power Four conferences.
Young becomes Purdue’s eighth verbal commitment in the 2026 class.
Listed at 6 foot 3 and 185 pounds, Young caught 25 passes for 626 yards and 10 touchdowns at Sarasota Florida’s Cardinal Mooney High as a junior, according to MaxPreps. He ran April 11 a career-best 21.99 200-meter during the Sarasota County Championships. Here’s how his commitment impacts the Boilermakers.
What Kymistrii Young’s commitment means for Purdue football
Among Purdue’s eight 2026 verbal commitments, seven are offensive players and Young is the fourth skill player, joining quarterback Corin Berry, running back Izaiah Wright and tight end ArMari Towns.
If Young ends up signing with Purdue, it will be a big win to get a skill player who had offers from the likes of Penn State, Miami and Louisville among many others.
Receiver has been a priority in the transfer portal with the additions of Michael Jackson III, Nitro Tuggle, Corey Smith and David Washington all since the spring season concluded. Barry Odom’s December signing class also included five transfer receivers, though Nathan Leacock entered the transfer portal after the spring window opened.
Receivers Jackson, Chauncey Magwood, EJ Horton Jr. and Charles Ross all are entering their final season of eligibility, but Purdue’s roster could include current scholarship receivers Jesse Watson, De’Nylon Morrissette and Arhmad Branch in addition to…
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