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GoldandBlack.com pre-spring projected depth chart: Special teams

TJ Sheffield ranked No. 3 in the Big Ten in kickoff return average in 2020 (20.9 ypr).
TJ Sheffield ranked No. 3 in the Big Ten in kickoff return average in 2020 (20.9 ypr). (Krockover Photography)

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The struggles of the special teams are well-documented.

In 2020, Purdue allowed a blocked field goal, a blocked punt and yielded a kickoff return for a touchdown. And the punting? Let's just say it left a lot to be desired. Purdue did block a punt.

Many questions loom moving forward. A kicker must be found with J.D. Dellinger gone. The punting job is wide-open with three likely competitors. The best news: The kickoff return game is showing potential.

This is GoldandBlack.com's best guess at the Boilermakers' two-deep special teams depth chart with spring football reportedly set to start February 19.

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