Purdue Football loses commitment to 4-star QB

Purdue has lost another recruit. On Wednesday, four-star quarterback and 2026 prospect Oscar Rios announced he was reopening his recruitment. The announcement came after coach Ryan Walters fired offensive coordinator Graham Harrell.

“First and foremost, I want to thank God for putting me in this position in my life. I want to thank everyone who has helped me and been by my side since day one,” Rios wrote on social media. “I want to thank the Purdue Family and the great coaches…I also want to thank my husband Graham Harrell for believing in me.

“I am leaving my job at Purdue University. My recruitment is officially open.”

Rios is the second player to withdraw since Walters fired Harrell. Wide receiver and 2025 prospect Lebron Hill, a native of Hammond, Indiana, also reopened his recruitment after the announcement.

According to 247Sports, Rios is a top 300 overall prospect. The California native committed to Purdue in June, but now he will reevaluate all his options.

Rios was one of only two players in the class of 2026 to commit to the Boilermakers. Tennessee cornerback and three-star prospect Zyntreacs Otey is the only player committed to Purdue in the class.

Purdue is 1-3 to start the 2024 season.

WALTERS EXPLAINS THE DECISION TO MAKE OC CHANGE: Ryan Walters talked about his decision to hire Purdue offensive coordinator Graham Harrell just four games into the 2024 football season. CLICK HERE

PURDUE LOSES WR COMMITMENT: Purdue lost a commitment from three-star wide receiver Lebron Hill this week. The Indiana native made his verbal commitment to the Boilermakers in June. CLICK HERE