Temple University Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Roster
Peter Clarke
- Position:
- Tight End
- Height:
- 6-6
- Weight:
- 265
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- London, England
- High School:
- NFL Academy
2026 (Senior, Temple): Will compete at the tight end position for the 2026 season.
2025 (Junior, Temple): Earned second-team All-American Conference honors ... began season as a starting tight end and appeared in every game ... had multiple career highs with 4 catches, 85 receiving yards, and 2 touchdowns in week 1 win over UMass ... earned a spot on the Pro Football Focus Week 1 Team of the Week ... served as a team captain (Howard, East Carolina) ... had his best career game vs UTSA when he made four catches - all for first downs. Among those catches he had a momentum changing 36 yard reception where he carried a player for 20 yards; a TD to take the lead that wouldn't be relinquished; and a third down conversion to extend a drive that bleed the clock. ... set a career-high of 5 receptions vs Navy ... named Academic Player of the Week (10/16) ... recorded his longest career catch of 50 yards at Tulsa ... his six touchdown catches set a new single-season record by a Temple tight end ... lettered.
2024 (Sophomore): Missed the first three games due to injury ... picked up first touchdown of the season on his first reception against Utah State ... scored a TD in Temple's first two wins this season ... lettered.
2023 (Freshman): Was part of the 2023 recruiting class ... saw first career game action at Rutgers in week 2 ... made first career reception, going for his first career touchdown (2-yards from QB E.J. Warner) in the fourth quarter vs. UTSA ... made first career start at UAB ... earned special teams scout team player of the week (UAB) ... lettered.
Personal: Born Peter David Clarke in London, England ... has volunteered at a youth center in London and runs sports camps for children to “help get them off the street and make sure they gain key qualifications and life skills to help them get a better future.” ... list of favorites include: Rocky III (movie), Brooklyn Nine Nine (TV show), Rock (music), Of Mice and Men (book), Philadelphia Eagles (sports team), Efe Obada (athlete) ... wants to run a development/recruitment center in Europe to help more athletes get on the radar of US colleges ... plans to major in sport and recreation management.
