Philadelphia has never really been known as a hot-bed of talent when it comes to producing football prospects, but a bevy of local college athletes will have opportunities with NFL teams when mini-camps begin at the end of the spring.Here's a look at the new Philly flavor in the league this year, as players look to turn chips on their shoulders onto roster or practice squad spots:Drafted:Round 4 pick 6: Tavon Young, CB (Temple)to the RavensRound 5, Pick 13: Matt Ioannidis, DT(Temple)to the RedskinsRound 7, Pick 25: Tyler Matakevich, LB (Temple)to the SteelersUndrafted free agent signings:Brandon Shippen,CB(Temple)to the DolphinsRobby Anderson, WR(Temple)to the JetsKyle Friend, C (Temple)to the JetsDaniel Sobolewski, K (Albright)to the JetsRyan O'Malley, TE(Penn)to the RaidersDon Cherry, LB(Villanova)to the BearsQuentin Gause, LB(Rutgers)to the EaglesAnthony Kelly, WR (Kutztown) to the BuccaneersHakeem Valles, TE (Monmouth) to the CardinalsJosh Popper, DE (Rowan) to the CardinalsSteve Longa, LB (Rutgers) to the SeahawksAdditionally, published reports have indicated that the following former Templeplayers have upcoming minicamp tryouts: OL Shahbaz Ahmed (Falcons), DL Hershey Walton(Seahawks), and DB Alex Wells (Jets).
