The former Temple football cornerback will join the Indianapolis Colts, after being chosen as the 34th overall pick in the second round on Friday night in Nashville, Tennessee.
Fran Dunphy was part of three former Temple ‘greats’ to be inducted to the Big 5 Hall of Fame on Monday night at The Palestra. Multiple athletes from men’s and women’s basketball also received awards.
The Owls’ cornerback room has veteran experience with Linwood Crump and Christian Braswell returning, but according to coach Rod Carey, the starting job is still open.
Temple adds its second member to the 2019 recruiting class on Friday. Nate Pierre-Louis’ younger brother, Josh, has officially committed to join the Owls for the 2019-20 season.
Shizz Alston Jr. will compete in the NABC Reese’s College All-Star game on April 5 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The game is made up of the 20-best seniors in Division I men’s basketball this season.