Quarterback 'ready for the next chapter' commits to Purdue football: Stats, highlights, rankings

Purdue football has its quarterback commit for the 2027 class coming off of its spring showcase weekend.

Winnetka (Illinois) New Trier quarterback Jackie Ryder announced his commitment to the Boilermakers on Monday morning. He picked up his offer over the weekend as part of a big visit weekend in conjunction with Saturday's end-of-spring open practice in Ross-Ade Stadium.

Ryder picked Purdue over reported offers from Illinois State, North Dakota and Southern Miss. The 6-foot-5, 210-pound QB does not yet have a star rating in the Rivals industry rankings. Per 247Sports, he is a three-star prospect ranked No. 984 overall and No. 57 among quarterbacks.

"Ready for the next chapter," Ryder wrote, in part.

Ryder became the third known 2027 commit, all on offense. Florida running back Amos Bradford announced his commitment Sunday. Bastrop (Texas) receiver Dallas Crescenzo committed in October.

Ryder threw for 1,784 yards and 17 touchdowns against four touchdowns in 10 games for New Trier last season, per MaxPreps. He also rushed for 163 yards and four touchdowns on 19 carries.

Purdue has made the Chicago area renewed recruiting focus since the beginning of Barry Odom's tenure. It signed four Illinois prospects in the 2026 class, three from the greater Chicago area.

Corin Berry enrolled this winter as the quarterback for the 2026 class. Purdue currently projects to still have current starting quarterback Ryan Browne around for the 2027 season. Backups Evans Chuba and Garyt Odom could also still be in the fold at that time.

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