John Watkins
Freshman offensive lineman on Temple's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′5″ · 300 lb · Baltimore, MD · St. Francis Academy
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 1708 nationally · Signed with Temple
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 offensive lineman on Temple's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Temple in 2026.
John Watkins
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Temple3-star out of St. Frances Academy
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
K.C. Keeler
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Temple -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 1977. Jim Cooper went on to the NFL out of this room (1977).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Temple
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Temple
Returning around him
- 37% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- Transfer portal: -3 net (23 in / 26 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Temple · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #80 · 2026 recruiting class #68
Background
2026 (Freshman, Temple): Member of the 2026 recruiting class...enrolled at Temple in January High School: Played offensive line at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, Md. … began his high school career at Blakefield in Loyola, Md., before transferring to St. Frances Academy. Personal: Born John Wat...