Temple RB Bernard Pierce is the headliner for the New Mexico Bowl. (Photo: ICON SMI)
As part of our 2012 NFL Draft coverage, we’ll be scouting all 35 FBS bowl games – you can find most games here at NEPatriotsDraft.com, but there will also be some games at BuffaloBillsDraft.com, NYJetsDraft.com, and MiamiDolphinsDraft.com as well.
You can expect a primer of the prospects we’ll be watching in the days leading up to each bowl, as well as a Film Room breakdown of how the 2012 NFL Draft prospects performed.
Up first is the New Mexico Bowl, featuring Temple vs. Wyoming.
Temple
Top Prospect: RB Bernard Pierce
Pierce has been a very productive runner for the Owls over the last couple of years. He has the ability to be an every-down back in the NFL if he can trust his reads rather than trying to do too much with his great athleticism.
Others Worth Watching: OLB Adrian Robinson, OG Derek Dennis
Wyoming
Top Prospect: DB Tashaun Gipson
Gipson is a big defensive back (6’0″/205) that has experience playing corner and free safety. It will be interesting to see if Gipson can improve on his career high three interceptions on Saturday.
Others Worth Watching: LB Brian Hendricks, DE Josh Biezuns
Tags: 2012 NFL Draft, Bowl Game, Holiday Homework
As someone who lives in Philadelphia, and attends all of Temple’s home games, I can say that Bernard Pierce is much better than most people imagine.
The dude has a relentless motor, excellent downfield vision, and a wicked stiff arm! Without a question Pierce is the MVP of Temple’s football program, and I can’t wait to see what he does against a weak Wyoming team.
I actually would like to see the Eagles draft another Philly prospect with Pierce, as he would bring a nasty one-two punch with LeSean McCoy.