John Watkins
6′5″ · 300 lb · Baltimore, MD · St. Frances Academy
Where he comes from
- Baltimore, MD
- St. Frances Academy
- About 100 miles from Lincoln Financial Field
- Three-star recruit, No. 1708 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8578.
Where he fits
Temple lists 19 offensive linemen this season.
Temple offensive linemen with a game this season
His line is 12th in the country in line yards this season (a team number, not his).
Temple’s week
- RecordTemple is 2-5.
- Next gameat East Carolina · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
From St. Frances Academy
Also from Baltimore, MD
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Temple in the news
Where to follow him
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.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 12th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017. Dion Dawkins went on to the NFL out of this room (2017).
Joined Temple in 2026
- 2026 Temple KeelerYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Temple in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,708 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Temple in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Temple3-star out of St. Frances Academy