Veteran safety stays in Big Ten, leaves Michigan for Purdue football
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WEST LAFAYETTE ― Jaden Mangham is no stranger to the Big Ten.
The safety will play a fifth straight season in the league after signing with Purdue football, On3’s Pete Nakos reports.
Mangham becomes the latest development in the Boilermakers shoring up their secondary.
He joins junior college transfers Dax Noles and Ta’Vari Hampton as incoming safeties with college experience. Additionally, Purdue safety Smiley Bradford entered the transfer portal, but withdrew to return to West Lafayette.
Mangham spent two seasons at Michigan State before transferring to Michigan in 2024. He played a career-high 13 games for the Wolverines in 2025, recording 30 tackles and two for loss. His most productive season statistically came at Michigan State in 2023 when he had 53 tackles, four interceptions and three pass breakups.
Sam King covers sports for the Journal & Courier. Email him at sking@jconline.com and follow him on X and Instagram @samueltking.
This article originally appeared on Lafayette Journal & Courier: Purdue football lands Michigan transfer safety Jaden Mangham in portal
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