Purdue football is beefing up along the defensive line, landing former Arkansas State defensive tackle Ian Jeffries today.

Jeffries spent two years with the Red Wolves after being a two-star prospect in the 2023 recruiting class, according to Rivals. The Mississippi native emerged as a key contributor for Arkansas State as a redshirt freshman in 2024, tallying 21 total tackles, including five tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and forced fumble. He also had 21 pressures and 14 quarterback hurries in 2024, per Pro Football Focus.

The 6-foot-4, 288-pound defensive tackle now enters the mix for defensive tackles coach Kelvin Green as a potential starter in the trenches for the Boilermakers upon his arrival in West Lafayette. The group also consists of Auburn transfer and spring standout TJ Lindsey, as well as returners Jamarius Dinkins, Demeco Kennedy, Jamarrion Harkless, Drake Carlson and others.

Jeffries becomes the sixth portal addition of the spring for the Boilermakers, joining Tennessee State linebacker transfer Sanders Ellis, former Akron/Bowling Green defensive tackle Marcus Moore, former Memphis defensive back Chalil Cummings, former Tulsa wide receiver Corey Smith and former Tulane offensive tackle Jude McCoskey. The Boilermakers are pushing hard to bulk up along the defensive line during the spring portal window.

Purdue is now up to 37 transfer additions under new head coach Barry Odom and staff since December, with the number increasing by the day.