Peter Clarke, TE, Temple: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
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Name |
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Position |
Tight End (TE) |
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Jersey Number |
#88 |
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Class |
Senior |
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School |
Temple |
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Height / Weight |
6’6″ / 265 lbs |
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Hometown / HS |
London, United Kingdom / NFL Academy |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Receiving Production
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Season |
Team |
Conf |
Class |
G |
Rec |
Yds |
Y/R |
TD |
Y/G |
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2023 |
Temple |
AAC |
FR |
11 |
2 |
18 |
9.0 |
1 |
1.6 |
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2024 |
Temple |
AAC |
SO |
9 |
3 |
16 |
5.3 |
2 |
1.8 |
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2025 |
Temple |
AAC |
JR |
12 |
30 |
483 |
16.1 |
6 |
40.3 |
|
Total |
32 |
35 |
517 |
14.8 |
9 |
16.2 |
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected baseline physical metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on his towering international frame, play strength, and verified movement profiles.
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.78 – 4.88 seconds
- Vertical Jump: 32.0″ – 34.0″
- Broad Jump: 9’6″ – 9’10”
- 10-Yard Split: 1.66 – 1.72 seconds
- Bench Press: 20 – 24 repetitions
4. Scouting Notes
Background Profile
Peter Clarke represents a fascinating international success story as a product of the NFL Academy in London, England. Transitioning across the Atlantic to join the Temple Owls, Clarke steadily built his game from a developmental piece into a premier weapon. His breakthrough 2025 season caught the attention of scouts nationwide, culminating in All-American honors and cementing his status as one of the most unique tight end prospects in the upcoming draft class.
Key Strengths
- Imposing Red-Zone Mismatch: Stands at a massive 6’6″ and 265 pounds, using his towering frame and elite body control to box out defenders and win consistently in contested-catch traffic.
- Explosive Yards After Catch: Despite his size, he averages an impressive 16.1 yards per reception in 2025, highlighted by a career-long 50-yard catch-and-run against Tulsa.
- Proven Production & Hands: Reliable pass catcher with a knack for finding the end zone, setting Temple’s single-season tight end touchdown record (6 scores in 2025).
- Functional Blocking Foundation: Possesses the natural play strength and anchor to develop into a reliable in-line blocker given his robust 265-pound build.
Developmental Focus
As evaluators pore over tape for the 2027 draft cycle, they will look for consistency in his route tree expansion and flexibility when sinking his hips out of breaks. Continued technical refinement as a run blocker in close-quarters trenches will also help maximize his projection as a complete, every-down inline tight end at the professional level.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
pending
All-Star Game Notes
- 2026 Shriners Children’s East-West Bowl 1000
Combine/Pro Day Measurables
pending
2027 NFL Draft Peter Clarke