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Poe Purcell

Defensive Line

2026 Class

6'4" Height

315 Weight

Bishop Gorman School

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Poe Purcell is a 6'4" Defensive Line in the 2026 class. Purcell attends Bishop Gorman in Nevada. Purcell's Player Profile was created on July 17, 2024. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Poe Purcell is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Zack Reyes

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Purcell is arguably the top interior defensive lineman in the state coming into his senior season. Now at 6’4″/320, Purcell’s size, power, and athleticism has turned heads on the offseason circuit with offers from Kansas St., UNLV, Hawaii, and Utah St. coming in in recent months. He possesses all the physical tools to churn out a highly productive season with Eldorado in the fall. Purcell announced his commitment to UNLV in late June.

10 months ago

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Zack Reyes

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Purcell picked up his first D-I offer from UNLV just a few weeks after rising to the #3 DL spot in PRZ NV’s latest 2026 rankings. The rising junior has significantly raised his stock this offseason with some strong showings at recent events. He’s a strong, powerful front-line defender with great upside in his skill and athleticism. Look for Purcell to continue to put his name on the D-I radar ahead of his senior season.

After my visit and talk with Coach Logo, I am beyond blessed and grateful to have received my first Division 1 offer from @unlvfootball!Humbled for the opportunity to further my education and athletic abilities! To God be all the Glory! #UNLV #GoRebels pic.twitter.com/yC75agRrVY

— Poe Purcell Poe Purcell 6'4" | 315 lbs | DL Bishop Gorman | 2026 State NV (@purcell_poe) April 12, 2025

1 year ago

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Nathaniel Oishi

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Purcell dominated the UTR camp and is one of the most talented and underrated prospects in Nevada. Purcell has great length, explosion, hand violence, strength, and speed to blow up the inside. Purcell currently holds 1 D1 offer from the hometown UNLV Rebels Squad, but it is only a matter of time until the country takes notice and Purcell’s recruitment blows up.

1 year ago

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Zack Reyes

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Purcell rose into the overall top-50 just before picking up his first D-I offer from UNLV a few days ago. The #3-DL prospect in PRZ NV’s 2026 rankings has been flying under the recruiting radar despite showing an impressive combination of power, skill, and athleticism as an interior disruptor. Carries a strong, physical frame at 6’4″/320 and has the potential to develop into a dominant front-seven defender with the high-level upside he brings to the table. Purcell is a defender on the rise that’s quickly establishing himself as one of the top DL prospects in Nevada’s 2026 class.

Highlights from The Polynesian Bowl Lineman Showcase! #AG2G #HEAVYHITTERS pic.twitter.com/Rs8oNhLt89

— Poe Purcell Poe Purcell 6'4" | 315 lbs | DL Bishop Gorman | 2026 State NV (@purcell_poe) March 31, 2025

1 year ago

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Nathaniel Oishi

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Purcell is one of the elite hidden DL talents in the Vegas Valley. Purcell has great power, explosion, and size that make him a legitmate D1 prospect. It is surpising that Purcell has not yet gained a D1 offer but he will jump onto the map as the off-season camp circuit begins.

1 year ago