John Watkins is a three-star recruit from Baltimore, MD, out of St. Frances Academy (No. 1,708 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Temple's 8 games this season.
Where Watkins comes from
- Baltimore, MD
- St. Frances Academy
- About 100 miles from Lincoln Financial Field
- Three-star, No. 1,708 in the 2026 class.
Where Watkins fits
Temple lists 19 offensive linemen this season.
Temple offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 10th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Temple is 2-6. Next: at Navy, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From St. Frances Academy
Also from Baltimore, MD
Where to follow
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.
The unit he anchors ranks 10th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Temple has produced 2 All-Conference offensive linemen. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017. Matt Hennessy went on to the NFL out of this room (2020).
Joined Temple in 2026
- 2026 Temple KeelerYear 1 · Games –
- High school St. Frances AcademyBaltimore, MD · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,708 in the 2026 class. Signed with Temple.Also from St. Frances Academy: Zion Elee (Maryland), Jireh Edwards (Alabama), Da'Shawn Womack (Auburn) and 36 more.
2026
- Signed with TempleThree-star, out of St. Frances Academy
