10th and Diamond has found its new leader. Stan Drayton, the veteran assistant, will be leaving the University of Texas where he served as a running backs coach. Drayton will replace Rod Carey who was fired after 3 putrid seasons.
If you’re a Temple fan don’t be scared off by Drayton’s resume. Hes never been a coordinator. But hes been a key assistant on many REALLY good teams. The running backs that Drayton have coached have praised his ability to teach and lead. Praise came in last night from all over, including from our own Brian Westbrook.
I can’t say enough Great things about Stan Drayton! He saw thru my injuries and brought me to Villanova, he helped turn me become the player and more importantly the man that I became!! I can’t wait to see him transform this program!! https://t.co/BNP3sR5SOT
— Brian Westbrook (@36westbrook) December 16, 2021
But Westbrook wasnt the only one. Cowboys running back Zeke Elliott, who Drayton coached at Ohio State, backed up what Westbrook had to say.
High praise for @StanDraytonUT from @EzekielElliott. 🤘#ThisIsTexas #HookEm pic.twitter.com/tiG7ublzXG
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) August 22, 2020
And his most recent crown jewel, Texas running back Bijan Robinson
Former 5-star RB Bijan Robinson weighs in on Stan Drayton taking the Temple job. pic.twitter.com/6rUU9Trftu
— Kyle Gauss (@kylegauss) December 16, 2021
Having worked at the University of Pennsylvania, and Villanova, Drayton has proven he can recruit in the North East. He has also shown hes NFL material as he coached for the Packers and most recently the Bears.