Temple updated its official roster today to include the incoming freshman class and transfers. As always, another offseason in the weight room has led to some considerable weight changes. You can see the official roster here: https://owlsports.com/sports/football/roster but here are some of my knee-jerk takeaways/observations:
Returning Players
DL Demerick Morris is down to 300 pounds after showing up to Temple at 320.
DT Nick Bags is up from 260 pounds to 295 pounds.
TE James Della Pesca is up to 250 after playing at 230 pounds in 2020.
OL Bryce Thoman is up to 280 from 270
OL Jermaine Donaldson is up to 300 from 285
OL Chevy Trask is up to 270 from 260
DE Travon King, who opted out last season, is now up to 225 pounds after being 210 in 2019.
Newcomers
DT Jalen Satchell has gained 15 pounds since he showed up in January and is now up to 270.
OL Jimto Obidegwu is listed at 295 pounds as a true freshman.
OL transfer Luke Foster is listed at 285 after playing at 270 at Presbyterian.
DE Jordan Laudato is listed at 255 pounds after playing at 240 pounds at West Chester Henderson.
Balansama Kamara is listed as a 235-pound DE. Kamara played a lot of OLB at Central at 220 pounds so it'll be interesting to see if he ends up fully on the line or in sort of a hybrid role.
Notes
All scholarship newcomers are listed on the roster with the exception of JUCO OL Richard Rodriguez, who I've confirmed is enrolled and will be added to the roster prior to preseason camp.
I think you can see why Rod Carey and his staff felt the need to bring in some established OL transfers, as that next generation of linemen are still growing into their collegiate bodies. The additions of Foster and Rodriguez, who will both have eligibility next year as well, will help bridge the gap to the group of guys like Thoman, Donaldson, Trask and Sam Davis.
The staff was high on Bags when he was 260 pounds so the extra 35 pounds could help him carve out a role in the DT rotation. With Xach Gill being out for at least the first half of the season, there will be plenty of snaps to go around.
Returning Players
DL Demerick Morris is down to 300 pounds after showing up to Temple at 320.
DT Nick Bags is up from 260 pounds to 295 pounds.
TE James Della Pesca is up to 250 after playing at 230 pounds in 2020.
OL Bryce Thoman is up to 280 from 270
OL Jermaine Donaldson is up to 300 from 285
OL Chevy Trask is up to 270 from 260
DE Travon King, who opted out last season, is now up to 225 pounds after being 210 in 2019.
Newcomers
DT Jalen Satchell has gained 15 pounds since he showed up in January and is now up to 270.
OL Jimto Obidegwu is listed at 295 pounds as a true freshman.
OL transfer Luke Foster is listed at 285 after playing at 270 at Presbyterian.
DE Jordan Laudato is listed at 255 pounds after playing at 240 pounds at West Chester Henderson.
Balansama Kamara is listed as a 235-pound DE. Kamara played a lot of OLB at Central at 220 pounds so it'll be interesting to see if he ends up fully on the line or in sort of a hybrid role.
Notes
All scholarship newcomers are listed on the roster with the exception of JUCO OL Richard Rodriguez, who I've confirmed is enrolled and will be added to the roster prior to preseason camp.
I think you can see why Rod Carey and his staff felt the need to bring in some established OL transfers, as that next generation of linemen are still growing into their collegiate bodies. The additions of Foster and Rodriguez, who will both have eligibility next year as well, will help bridge the gap to the group of guys like Thoman, Donaldson, Trask and Sam Davis.
The staff was high on Bags when he was 260 pounds so the extra 35 pounds could help him carve out a role in the DT rotation. With Xach Gill being out for at least the first half of the season, there will be plenty of snaps to go around.
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