At 6-foot-6 and 250 pounds, Heldt has the look of a future NFL draft prospect. "He's built like a grown man," Purdue head coach Ryan Walters said. "He's still only about 19, but he looks like an ...

Insider: What Carmel's Will Heldt transferring to Clemson means for Purdue football's pass rush That responsibility does not fall to any one person, obviously. For instance, the turned-over ...

When Will Heldt entered the transfer portal after a tough stretch at Purdue, he expected interest from Big Ten programs or other Midwest schools. What he didn’t anticipate was a call from ...

It's a position where Purdue suffered one of its biggest blows when Will Heldt transferred to Clemson. But the Boilermakers return a healthy CJ Madden and added three ends from the transfer portal ...

Will Heldt’s journey to Clemson began with a surprise—one that left a lasting impression. When the former Purdue defensive end arrived for his visit, he expected a routine tour. Instead ...

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It didn’t take long for defensive end Will Heldt to make his presence felt on the practice field at Clemson. The transfer from Purdue was signed in December to help bolster the spot at end ...

Talented edge rushers have poured into the college football transfer portal since it opened Monday, highlighted by all-conference players like Will Heldt of Purdue and former elite high school ...

In each case, they've proven just how small of a world this really is. Heldt, the ex-Purdue edge rusher, has an uncle who grew up with Clemson basketball coach Brad Brownell in Indiana.

The player who should have an immediate impact is Purdue transfer Will Heldt. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Heldt, 6-foot-6 and 265 pounds, recorded 56 tackles ...