Purdue offensive tackle Eric Miller enters the transfer gate

Purdue lost a veteran offensive lineman on Tuesday night in an offensive effort Eric Miller He announced via social media that he had entered the NCAA transfer portal.

In early January, Miller announced that he would return to Purdue for a sixth year of eligibility, but this is no longer the case.

During his five years at West Lafayette, Miller played in 44 games, as the primary tackle for the past three years. He alternated between right and left tackle during his Boilermaker career.

Miller was slated to be a team lead and returner on the offensive line in Ryan Walters’ senior season at West Lafayette. Now, he will be looking for a new home for his sixth and final season of college football.

He is the second starting linebacker to leave in the off-season after that Spencer Holstegewho moved to University of California in january.

The departure of the veteran offensive lineman now leaves a void at the right tackle position for Marcus Johnson’s group. current appetizers Marcus Mbo And Muhammad Musa They will reprise their roles on the offensive line while quarterback Gus Hartwig works his way back from a leg injury he suffered in November.

Daniel Johnson, who missed the latter half of last season and spent this spring recovering, is one of the best options to replace Miller in the starting lineup. Boilermakers have newcomers Isya Walker And Ben Farrellwho could compete for the starting position when they arrive this summer.

Purdue can also search the NCAA Transfer Portal to find Miller’s replacement, as the coaching staff has not been shy about wanting to add depth to the squad.