2025 Recruit Tarrion Grant talks about new 5-star rating
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Big, dynamic, fast, promising. You can call Purdue 2025 safety commit Tarrion Grant a lot of things. You also can call him a five-star recruit. On3.com bestowed the honor earlier this week to the Murfreesboro (Tenn.) Siegel High product.
“It’s just a blessing,” said Grant, who didn’t begin to play football until the eighth grade. “I knew this day would come. I just put my head down every day. It’s just a blessing.”
The 6-4, 175-pound Grant is had offers from the likes of Miami (Fla.), Louisville, Auburn, LSU, Nebraska, Arkansas and Michigan, among others. He pledged to the Boilermakers in January after being a silent commitment for a few months.
In addition the five-star On3.com status, Grant also checked in as No. 29 recruit overall in the Class of 2025.
“Tarrion Grant has beyond prototypical size for the cornerback position standing in at 6-foot-4, 175 pounds. Phenomenal track and field profile especially for his size. Explosion in burst translates to both the track and gridiron. Posted a personal best 10.82 100m, 22.51 200m and an excellent 21’5” long jump during his sophomore track and field season. Dominant press man corner who has the length and hand placement to disrupt receivers at the line of scrimmage. Fluid for his size and is able to cover twitchier receivers in the slot as well. Projects to be an elite boundary corner at the next level and beyond if he can continue to develop his mirror ability.”
On3 Tarrion Grant scouting summary
Grant was on campus last weekend for Purdue’s spring game. And, he plans to enroll in January 2025 to get a jump on his college career. What can fans expect for a prospect who doubles as a track standout?
“I am that shutdown corner that every coach wants,” said Grant, who admires NFL corners Sauce Gardner and Jalen Ramsey.
What’s he need to work on? Footwork and ball skills.
“I can’t wait to get to Purdue and get to work,” said Grant.
At Purdue, Grant will work with cornerbacks coach Sam Carter, an assistant he has known for several years. That’s what led to Grant pledging early to the Boilermakers.
“I have known him since he was at Ole Miss,” said Grant. “I’ve always wanted to be coached by him. We go way back.
“I like the coaching staff. Everyone in the building shows me genuine love when I walk in. They make good connections. (Coach Ryan Walters is) a down-to-earth guy who has worked with DBs. That can help me out a lot.”
