Devin Mockobee Explained

Devin Mockobee
School:Purdue Boilermakers
Currentnumber:45
Currentposition:Running back
Class: Sophomore
Major:Mechanical Engineering Technology
Birth Date:18 January 2003
Birth Place:Boonville, Indiana
Heightft:6
Heightin:0
Weight Lb:200
Highschool:Boonville (Boonville, Indiana)
Pastschools:
Espn:4686065

Devin Mockobee (born January 18, 2003) is an American football running back who currently plays for the Purdue Boilermakers.

Early life

Mockobee was born in Boonville, Indiana and attended Boonville High School. In Mockobee's high school career he rushed for 3,568 yards and 45 touchdowns. He also caught 21 passes for 357 yards and three touchdowns. Mockobee also played as a defensive back racking up 119 tackles, with two being for a loss, two sacks, 13 pass deflections, five fumble recoveries, and four interceptions.[1] In his senior season Mockobee had a career performance against Gibson Southern in which he rushed for 415 yards on 27 carries, along with five touchdowns in a 43–35 loss.[2] Mockobee initially decided to commit to play college football at Navy.[3] [4] However he decided to flip his commitment to instead walk on to the Purdue University.[5]

College career

Mockobee's first career game came on Purdue's second home game in 2022 where he rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown in a 56–0 win against Indiana State.[6] Mockobee had his first career breakout game in Week five as he rushed for a 112 yards and a touchdown to help Purdue upset Minnesota 20–10.[7] [8] Just two weeks later in week seven Mockobee had the best game of his career rushing for 178 yards and a touchdown in a 43–37 win over Nebraska[9] [10] In the game against Nebraska Mockobee set a school record for the most rushing yards by a freshman.[11] For his performance in the game he was named the B1G freshman of the week.[12] In a week nine matchup Mockobee rushed for a 106 yards on 28 carries and a touchdown to help Purdue knock off

  1. 21 Illinois
to become bowl eligible.[13] In Purdue's season finale Mockobee rushed for 99 yards and a touchdown in a 30–16 win over rival Indiana.[14] With the win Mockobee helped Purdue advance to the Big Ten Championship.[15] With Mockobee's performance against Indiana he was named the Big Ten co-freshman of the week.[16] In the Big Ten Championship game Mockobee had Purdue's first touchdown of the game on a one-yard rushing touchdown to tie the game 7-7.[17] Mockobee finished the season wit 968 yards and nine touchdowns, while also bringing in 32 receptions for 274 yards.[18] Mockobee also set the school record for most rushing yeards by a freshman.[19] After the season new head coach Ryan Walters awarded Mockobee with a scholarship.[20] [21]

Statistics

Purdue Boilermakers
SeasonGamesRushingReceiving
GP GS Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD
20210 —
202213 7 195 968 5.0 9 32 274 8.6 0
2023
Career 13 7 195 968 5.0 9 32 274 8.6 0

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Devin Mockobee's Stats . MaxPreps . 21 July 2023.
  2. Web site: Engelhardt . Gordon . Mockobee's 'Game for the Ages' not enough as Gibson Southern outlasts Boonville . Journal & Courier . 21 July 2023.
  3. Web site: Sokeland . Kyle . Boonville running back Devin Mockobee commits to Navy football . Journal & Courier . 21 July 2023.
  4. Web site: Miller . Bethany . Boonville RB, Devin Mockobee, commits to Navy . 14news.com . 21 July 2023.
  5. Web site: Purdue Football: Athlete Devin Mockobee flips from Navy . Purdue Exponent . 21 July 2023.
  6. Web site: Fezler . D.J. . Purdue Walk-On Devin Mockobee Taking Advantage of Increasing Opportunity . Sports Illustrated . 21 July 2023.
  7. Web site: Bricker . Grant . Rapid Reaction: Purdue stuns Minnesota during Gophers' homecoming with breakout game from RB Devin Mockobee . Saturday Tradition . 21 July 2023.
  8. Web site: Pszonak . Mark . Week 5 Breakout Players . Mike Farrell Sports . 21 July 2023.
  9. Web site: Lazenby . Bryce . Devin Mockobee's big first half vs. Nebraska largest for a Purdue RB since 2018 . Saturday Tradition . 21 July 2023.
  10. Web site: Mockobee, O'Connell, help power Purdue past Nebraska 43-37 . WHTR . 21 July 2023.
  11. Web site: Fezler . D.J. . Purdue Redshirt Freshman Running Back Devin Mockobee to Start Against Wisconsin . Sports Illustrated . 21 July 2023.
  12. Web site: Mockobee, O'Connell Earn Big Weekly Honors . Purdue Boilermakers . 21 July 2023.
  13. Web site: Carmin . Mike . Purdue football becomes bowl eligible by knocking off No. 21 Illinois . Journal & Courier . 21 July 2023.
  14. Web site: Marot . Michael . Saturday's Big Ten: Purdue clinches West Division title, trip to Indy vs. Michigan . Detroit News . 21 July 2023.
  15. Web site: Marot . Michael . Walk-ons pave way for Purdue to capture Big Ten West title . Seattle Times . 21 July 2023.
  16. Web site: Fezler . D.J. . Purdue Running Back Devin Mockobee Named Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week . Sports Illustrated . 21 July 2023.
  17. Web site: Jordan . Haley . Watch: Devin Mockobee Scores Purdue's First Touchdown in Big Ten Championship . Sports Illustrated . 21 July 2023.
  18. Web site: Devin Mockobee . Sports Reference . 21 July 2023.
  19. Web site: Green . Scott . Devin Mockobee sets Purdue record after breakout season with Boilermakers . Saturday Tradition . 21 July 2023.
  20. Web site: Glenesk . Matthew . Ryan Walters' first move as Purdue football coach: Put Devin Mockobee on scholarship . IndyStar . 21 July 2023.
  21. Web site: Purdue walk-on star RB Devin Mockobee receives full scholarship . Our Community Now . 21 July 2023.

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