PHILADELPHIA — Scouts from more than a dozen NFL teams went searching for diamonds in the rough on Wednesday at Temple’s annual pro day. Sixteen 2022 NFL Draft prospects, including talent from other schools, worked out in front of NFL evaluators.
Temple Pro Day Results
While Temple didn’t have a lot of household names on hand at this year’s pro day, a few members of the group were able to stand out during the testing phase.
Temple defensive end Manny Walker measured in at 6’3″ and 239 pounds. He was asked to drop into coverage in positional drills, as his size will probably force him to transition to linebacker at the next level.
Walker’s field testing also put him in line for a position switch. Walker posted a 10’4″ broad jump and a 34-inch vertical jump. Pro Football Network, along with media members from three local outlets, timed Walker’s 40-yard dash at 4.55 seconds and his three-cone drill at 7.08 seconds.
#Temple DE Manny Walker ran a 4.55-second 40-yard dash and a 7.08 3-cone, according to media stop-watch action. Obviously unofficial, but he’s looked super fluid in testing. He had a 10’4” broad jump.
Here’s his 3-cone: pic.twitter.com/JW3sJZ6tBF
— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) March 23, 2022
Those are strong numbers for Walker, who could transition to SAM linebacker after posting 22 tackles (2.5 for loss), 2 interceptions, a sack, and a forced fumble last season.
Amir Tyler has up-and-down day
Following the workout, safety Amir Tyler told the media group that he ran a 4.6-second 40-yard dash, which was lower than what he had been running in training for the pro day. Taylor said he was hoping to get another shot at running for teams as he was running in the 4.4 and 4.5 range while preparing for the pro day.
Tyler was probably the most high-profile prospect at the workout for Temple. While his 40 time wasn’t spectacular, he did have an impressive vertical jump of 38 inches. He also had a broad jump of 10’1″, and he bench-pressed 16 reps of 225 lbs.
During his four seasons at Temple, Tyler produced 158 tackles (8 for loss), 12 pass breakups, and a forced fumble.
Quick hits from Temple’s Pro Day
- PFN spotted scouts from the following teams at Temple: Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens, Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, New York Jets, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Carolina Panthers, and New England Patriots.
- Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Shaun Bradley, Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Chapelle Russell, and New Orleans Saints linebacker Sharif Finch were on hand to support their former teammates at their alma mater.
- Temple cornerback Jeremy Jennings, a former wideout, looked fast in timed drills, though official times weren’t made immediately available. He did post a 10’3″ broad jump and a 34.5-inch vertical jump at 5’9″ and 165 pounds.
- Linebacker William Kwenkeu looks the part of an undersized NFL linebacker at 6’0″ and 221 pounds. He bench-pressed 22 reps and posted a 33.5-inch vertical.
- Former Temple and Michigan State QB Anthony Russo stood on his Michigan State testing results but threw to wideouts and running backs during field drills.
- Center C.J. Perez pulled up gingerly during his second 40-yard dash drill. He was timed by PFN with an unofficial 5.1-second 40-yard dash on the first try. He bench-pressed 26 reps, posted a 32.5-inch vertical jump, and a 9’0″ broad jump at 6’0″ and 293 pounds.
- PFN’s pro day tour continues at Penn State on Thursday morning. Wideout Jahan Dotson, safety Jaquan Brisker, linebacker Brandon Smith, and offensive tackle Rasheed Walker have been given second-round grades by PFN’s Tony Pauline.
