With spring camp wrapped and summer workouts underway, BeaverBlitz is taking a closer look at the newcomers who showed something during the spring. One of the more intriguing names in that group is tight end DeCorion Temple.
Temple arrives as a 3-star recruit (98) out of Central Michigan in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, and he brings a big frame with him: 6-foot-6, 247 pounds.
What stood out in spring camp was how natural he looked when the ball was in the air. Even with limited practice viewing windows, Temple made a strong impression by hauling in nearly everything thrown his way.
He also flashed the kind of movement skills you don’t always expect from a tight end his size. Up close, he looked every bit the part, carrying 247 pounds on a body that appears to be mostly muscle.
He also held up well in blocking work, staying low and driving through his reps.
Temple’s background gives the staff plenty to work with. He finished a four-year run at Central Michigan with 29 catches for 328 yards and two touchdowns in 38 games.
His 2025 season was easily his best, setting career highs with 17 receptions for 143 yards and two scores. He also saw time on the basketball court for Central Michigan in 2025, appearing in five games and averaging 2.4 points and 1.4 rebounds in 6.8 minutes per game.
The tight end room is already in decent shape with a few returners back and Eric Olsen also transferring in, but Temple has a real chance to push for a major role. He’s entering his redshirt-senior season, his final shot at collegiate eligibility, and the expectation is that he’ll be in the starting lineup by game one, even if the job is still up for grabs.
Based on what showed up in spring, he looks like a promising addition. More will come once fall camp opens and the staff gets a longer look.
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