Pierce declares eligibility for NFL Draft

Junior All-American running back Bernard Pierce has decided officially enter the National Football League Draft, according to a press release. The NFL will take place on April 26-28 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

The Glen Mills School product will forego his senior season with the Temple Owls as well his degree in communications. The release states that Pierce intends to return to Temple to complete his degree.

Pierce became Temple’s all-time leader in rushing touchdowns (53), total touchdowns (54), and points scored (324). He set season records for rushing touchdowns (27), total touchdowns (27), points scored (162), and 100-yard rushing games (nine), while setting game records for rushing touchdowns in a game (five) and points scored (30) both coming in the win against Maryland this past season.

Marty Magid of MRM Sports in Conshohocken, Pa. is Pierce’s agent.