Temple Looks to Have Speed Up the Sidelines – Philadelphia Sports Nation

Watch Out, Eagles and Phillies. Owl Speed Is Taking Over South Philly on Saturdays.

Eagles fans attending home games in South Philly will have to wait until mid-September for a Jalen Hurts to Devonta Smith or AJ Brown connection. If you find yourself nervous about the wait, do not be troubled. The Phillies may not be the only team hitting home runs in the Stadium Complex on Saturdays this fall.

Temple’s football team has a fast addition. Chester native Ashton Allen is now part of the Temple Owls football team for the 2024 season. Allen has been in consideration for football before, previously getting offers from Maryland, Michigan, Tennessee, and Pittsburgh.

Allen spent four seasons as a sprinter for the USC Trojans on the Track and Field Team, competing with his two brothers. Although never ruling out the possibility of playing football at USC, Allen entered the transfer portal this year and will be a dynamic addition to the Owls Football Program.

He may, in fact, have his sights set on larger goals. Sprinters have made an impact on the NFL over the years. Jim Thorpe was a multi-event Olympic competitor, and Devon Allen is the most decorated track and field athlete currently in the NFL. Miami Dolphins Jaylen Waddle and Jaylen Ramsey, as well as running backs Raheem Mostert and De’Von Achane, also have past experience in Track and Field.

Temple basketball has also added great talent when it comes to speed. This week, it announced its first commit of 2025, a local West Chester native and three-star standout, Cam Wallace.

At six foot five, the 8th ranked high school player in the state of PA turned down other offers from Texas A&M and Cincinnati to keep his size and speed in Philadelphia.

The following two years will be an exciting time for Owl Athletics. And a speedy one. And besides, Philly kids always come home.

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