Temple attended Rockhurst High School in Kansas City, Missouri and participated in both track and field and football for the Hawklets. Temple finished his high school career in football with 6,295 rushing yards and 85 total touchdowns, good for a #8 ranking by Rivals and #2 by Entertainment and Sports Programming Network as a running back prospect in the 2004 collegiate recruiting class.
Temple played for the Tigers from 2004 to 2007. He entered the 2008 NFL Draft, but was not chosen and was signed after the draft as a free agent with the Cleveland Browns
Temple was on two Missouri 6A High School undefeated state championship football teams in 2000 and 2002. On his final carry of the game, Temple broke loose for a spinning, tackle-breaking 40-yard touchdown run and then rode to the bench on the arms of teammates Chase Daniel and lineman Tyler Luellen because he had tweaked a hamstring injury.
Temple"s rushing mark and total touchdowns (4) remain Cotton Bowl Classic records.
After the 2007 season Temple applied to get the 2008 year of eligibility back by appeal to the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Temple played in one game for 2004 as a true freshman, but due to an injury, he missed the remainder of the year. The appeal was turned down initially by the Big 12, and before the National Collegiate Athletic Association could review it, Temple decided to withdraw the appeal and prepare for the NFL draft.
Temple was signed with the Cleveland Browns, but then released. Temple is currently the Director of Operations at the Kansas City Fitness Magazine.
Temple also is the owner of a construction company, based in Kansas City, Missouri. (Temple Construction Services, Limited Liability Company).
Temple also works for a local talent agency in Kansas City, Missouri. where he was featured in a National Adidas Promo and with Hallmark. Temple is a client for Talent Unlimited where he specializes in acting and modeling.
