Bernard Pierce (born May 10, 1990) is an American football running back for the Baltimore Ravens and formerly with the Temple Owls football team.

College career[link]

2009[link]

In 2009, Pierce won the Mid-American Conference freshman of the year award after rushing for 1,361 yards and 16 touchdowns.^[1]

2010[link]

After a strong week 3 performance against Connecticut, Pierce was named MAC Performer of the Week. He rushed for 169 yards and 3 touchdowns in the game.^[2] Through 10 games in 2010, Pierce had 728 yards and 10 touchdowns.

2011[link]

In a blowout win over Maryland, Pierce scored a career high 5 touchdowns in the 38-7 win. He finished the game with 147 yards on 32 carries to go along with the five scores. That season, Pierce led Temple to their first bowl game win in 32 years, a 37-15 victory over the Wyoming Cowboys in the New Mexico Bowl.^[3]

Professional career[link]

2012[link]

Baltimore traded up to to take Pierce in the 3rd round of the 2012 NFL Draft.

See also[link]

• List of Division I FBS rushing touchdown leaders

References[link]