Purdue football 2023 recruiting tracker: Mt. Vernon tight end, Florida receiver commit

Mike Carmin, Lafayette Journal & Courier
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Mt. Vernon Marauders George Burhenn (81) celebrate with Mt. Vernon Marauders Eli Bridenthal (9) after a touchdown during the IHSAA Class 4A State Finals on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Mt. Vernon Marauders defeated the Northridge Raiders, 45-14.
Mt. Vernon Marauders George Burhenn (81) celebrate with Mt. Vernon Marauders Eli Bridenthal (9) after a touchdown during the IHSAA Class 4A State Finals on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Mt. Vernon Marauders defeated the Northridge Raiders, 45-14.

WEST LAFAYETTE – The impact of numerous weekend official visits during June continues to reverberate for Purdue’s program.

On Friday, Mt. Vernon tight end George Burhenn and Florida receiver Shaborne "Semaj" Demps became the latest commitments to coach Jeff Brohm’s 2023 recruiting class. Demps attends Glades Central High School in Belle Glade, Fla.

The 5-foot-8, 170-pound Demps selected the Boilermakers over offers from Indiana, Mississippi State, Pittsburgh, Toledo and others. Iowa, Iowa State, Air Force and Ball State were among the schools that offered Burhenn a scholarship.

Burhenn and Demps are the 16th and 17th commitments in the class. Demps is the fourth receiver along with Jaron Tibbs (Cathedral), Ryne Shackelford (LaGrange, Ohio) and TJ McWilliams (North Central).

Glades Central Shaborne Demps runs the ball against Atlantic in Belle Glade, Florida on September 9, 2021.
Glades Central Shaborne Demps runs the ball against Atlantic in Belle Glade, Florida on September 9, 2021.

Demps was one of several prospects on campus for official visits a week ago. Since Saturday, the Boilermakers have received at least seven commitments, including five from last weekend. Burhenn visited in early June.

As a junior, Demps caught 45 passes for 983 yards and eight touchdowns last season. He also totaled 114 rushing yards on 14 carries. Burhenn caught 28 passes for 443 yards and five touchdowns as a junior.

After the two commitments, Purdue's class is ranked No. 19 by 247sports.com.

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Purdue football 2023 commitments

  • Rickie Collins, quarterback, Baton Rouge, La

  • Winston Berglund, defensive back/linebacker, Carmel

  • Owen Davis, linebacker, Richwood, Ohio

  • Zion Gunn, defensive back, Winter Park, Fla

  • Drake Carlson, defensive end, Nashville

  • Micah Carter, defensive end, Louisville

  • Terrell Washington, running back, Wylie, Texas

  • Dillon Thieneman, defensive back, Westfield

  • Saadiq Clements, defensive tackle, Henderson, Ky

  • Will Heldt, defensive end/linebacker, Carmel

  • TJ McWilliams, receiver, North Central

  • Ethan Fields, offensive lineman, Geismar, La.

  • Ryne Shackelford, receiver, LaGrange, Ohio

  • Keyjuan Brown, running back, Atlanta

  • Jaron Tibbs, receiver, Cathedral

  • Shaborne "Semaj" Demps, receiver, Belle Glade, Fla.

  • George Burhenn, tight end, Mt. Vernon

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