Purdue Scores Surprise Commitment from Top Miami Receiver, Shaking Up 2026 Recruiting Race

Purdue football made a splash this past weekend, sealing a fresh addition to their 2026 recruiting class during an official visit that turned out to be pretty pivotal. Brandon Kinsey, a slick Miami Central receiver, threw his lot in with the Boilermakers on Saturday. Now, Kinsey might not boast a formal On3 ranking yet, but several corners of the scouting world peg him as a solid three-star prospect. What’s intriguing here is the scope of his offer sheet—it ranges from FCS outfits to big-name programs regularly making bowl appearances like Auburn, Louisville, and Nebraska, just to name a few. Landing Kinsey was no small feat, especially as he joins forces with East St. Louis offensive tackle Terrell Berryhill Jr, who also committed during the visit. If you’re obsessing over stats, Kinsey racked up 922 yards and 11 touchdowns on 45 receptions last season—a tidy haul that hints at big things to come. This commitment not only flows into Purdue’s strategy for building a competitive roster but also lights up the horizon for fans eager to see what Barry Odom’s squad is cooking up. Curious about all the details? LEARN MORE

Miami Central receiver Brandon Kinsey announced his commitment to the Boilermakers on Saturday. While the 6-foot, 175-pound prospect does not have a rating in the On3 industry rankings, he is listed as a thee-star by some outlets.Get IndyStar’s Purdue coverage sent directly to your inbox with our Boiler Update newsletter.Kinsey’s diverse offer list included everything from FCS programs to regular power conference bowl contenders. Others reported to have offered included Auburn, Louisville, Nebraska, Ole Miss, Texas A&M and West Virginia.According to 247Sports, Kinsey totaled 922 yards and 11 touchdowns on 45 receptions last season.Kinsey is the second receiver commit in the class so far, joining Sarasota (Florida) Cardinal Mooney’s Kymistrii Young.

Purdue football used an official visit this weekend to add another potential playmaker to its 2026 class.This weekend’s official visit, though was enough to land Kinsey’s pledge. He became the second known commit of the day, joining East St. Louis offensive tackle Terrell Berryhill Jr.