With today being National Signing Day, let’s took back at two wideouts that took different paths to arrive at Temple and what they have to offer the next starting QB for the Owls.

Ventell Bryant came into Temple as a 2-Star recruit and the 235th ranked receiver of his class made an immediate impact as a freshman. In his first game, Ventell converted a first down on a crossing route on 3rd-and-12 against Penn State as part of a 93-yard touchdown drive that swung the momentum in Temple’s favor. Ventell has never looked back. After posting a solid stat line against Notre Dame on national TV, Ventell proved to be a serious threat opposite NFL talent Robby Anderson. Following a solid freshman campaign, Ventell stepped up as the Owls number one receiving option last year. Despite missing three games due to injury, Ventell still hauled in 54 receptions, 895 receiving yards, 4 touchdowns, and 17 receptions of more than 20 yards. If he had played in all 14 of Temple’s contests, it’s safe to assume he would have cracked 1,000 yards.

Adonis Jennings found his way to Temple by transferring from Pitt. Jennings was a 4-star recruit out of high school and a big get for Temple. Jennings saw limited time his sophomore season – his first with the Owls – and only logged time in six games. Last year, however, Jennings stepped up despite playing 3rd fiddle to Bryant and senior Keith Kirkwood. Despite only bringing in 27 receptions (like Bryant, he only played in 11 games), Jennings proved to be a home run threat for the Owls. All four of Jennings’ touchdowns were 40 yards or longer – 51-yards vs. Charlotte, 40-yards vs. Cincinnati, and 48 and 58-yards vs. Wake Forest.

Both Bryant and Jennings showed their ability to stretch the field last year. Bryant has emerged as a bonafide #1 receiver for the Owls. Jennings displayed his athleticism and ability in the Military Bowl last year. The two had five 100-yard games last year between them. The Owls offense lost most of its offensive line and stud running back Jahad Thomas, but whoever is under center next year will have some pressure alleviated with two proven veteran threats to throw to.