LINDEN, N.J. - The Linden High School football program, native to Linden, N.J., announced Wednesday its intention to retire the jersey number - #91 - of former Temple and current New York Jets star defensive tackle Muhammad Wilkerson. While with the Owls from 2008-10, Wilkerson dominated offensive fronts with his relentless play style and unforgiving power, earning first-team All-MAC honors and Temple's defensive MVP following a 2010 campaign where he racked up team-bests in tackles-for-loss (13.0) and sacks (9.5),
The New York Jets selected Wilkerson in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft, and their confidence in the Temple product has paid dividends the past seven seasons.