John Stone brings size, reliability, and academic grit to the OL room
John Stone is a **returning offensive lineman** for Temple who played in all 12 games in 2025 after transferring from Rutgers, a strong sign of readiness and versatility rather than just raw upside.[6][10] He has been recognized twice on the **Academic All-Big Ten** list, which points to maturity, consistency, and coachability—traits that matter on the offensive line as much as size and strength.[6][10] At 6-foot-2 and 300 pounds, he profiles as a sturdy interior blocker; the main question for a fit is whether your system values dependable depth and developmental upside over elite athletic traits.[10][3]
