Jeff Zgonina DT played over 17 years in the NFL.
Rod Woodson and Len Dawson are other players that went to Purdue and played 17 years or more. (bbethel1)
Fame is subjective, but the question is probably referring to New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, who graduated from Purdue in 2001.
Purdue was founded in 1869. As of 2017, Purdue will turn 148 years old
Matt Light
He attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. He graduated in 2001 with a degree in management.Drew Brees attended and played college football at Purdue University. He earned a degree in Industrial Management. He earned many football honors and led his football team to the 2001 Rose Bowl, its first appearance there in 34 years, where they lost to the University of Washington Huskies.
No. He played three years at OU and then was drafted into the NFL. The Oklahoma Sooners have the lowest graduate rates among college football players.
Patriots left tackle Matt Light played with Shaun Phillips at Perdue. Chargers center Nick Hardwick was also on the same team.
He played for the Steelers from 1977-1978, he coached Pittsburgh's defensive backs from 1981-1983. He was then the defensive coordinator from 1984-1988. He was never the head coach.
Justin Bannan is a defensive tackle who wears number 94 for the Ravens. He has played in the NFL for seven years now. Lamar Divens, defensive tackle from Tennessee State
Bobby Richardson played Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees for 11 years beginning in 1955. He played second base and defensive infield.
Approximately 33 of college students graduate in 3 years.
Purdue University
"Mike Golic was a defensive tackle who played for nine years in the NFL and the three teams he played for were the Houston Oilers, Philadelphia Eagles and Miami Dolphins."