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Anisi Purcell is a 6'3", 305-pound nose tackle who transferred to BYU from Southern Utah University, where he majored in exercise science. At Southern Utah, Purcell appeared in 24 total games with 19 starts, accumulating 52 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and 5 sacks. In 2023, he posted 26 total tackles and 9.5 tackles for loss across all 11 games. During the 2024 season, he played in 10 games and recorded 21 total tackles with 3.5 tackles for loss and seven quarterback hurries. In 2025, Purcell has logged 11 total tackles, 2 sacks, and 2 tackles for loss in his first season with the Cougars. From West Bountiful, UT.

Anisi Purcell started 0 of 14 games in 2025 and appeared in 10.

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