Temple University Athletics
Temple Football Adds Players to 2026 Roster on National Signing Day
12.3.25 | Football
PHILADELPHIA – National Signing Day is Wednesday, December 3, and Temple Football, under the direction of head coach K.C. Keeler, is in the mix for big names coming out of high school. Throughout the day players will be added to the 2026 roster. Information on those players including background and statistics will be updated on this page as the players sign.
Wednesday night at 6:00 pm Keeler as well as general manager Clayton Barnes will be on ESPN+ for Temple Football's 'Signing Day Live'. This show, hosted by the voice of Temple athletics, Kevin Copp, will allow fans to hear directly from the top of the program about each signee who will join the Owls for the 2026 season. The show will be put on owlsports.com for any who missed the live show on ESPN+.
Dylan Abram
CB 6-0, 170
Philadelphia, PA / Monsignor Bonner
High School: Played cornerback and safety at Monsignor Bonner as a junior and senior for head coach Jack Muldoon … earned immediate playing time as a freshman at Bonner, registering 20 tackles and one interception … followed with a strong sophomore campaign, posting 21 tackles, 3 sacks, and 2 interceptions … continued his impact as a junior at Public League champion Imhotep Charter, recording 17 tackles, 2 interceptions, and one fumble recovery … also played wide receiver.
Personal: Born Dylan C. Abram in Philadelphia … has three brothers … list of favorites include: Rush Hour (movie), Kickin It (TV show), Christian Gonzalez (pro athlete).
Lamar Best
QB 6-0, 175
Montvale, NJ / St. Joseph Regional
High School: A four-year starting quarterback at St. Joseph Regional in Montvale, N.J. ... amassed 5,994 passing yards and 77 touchdowns to go with 1,521 yards and 28 rushing touchdowns in his career ... as a junior, totaled 1,149 yards and 14 TDs passing along with 443 yards and seven TDs rushing ... as a sophomore, threw for 2,607 yards and 35 TDs passing and gained 845 yards and 17 TDs rushing ... also added one reception for an 80-yard touchdown ... as a freshman, added 1,325 yards and two TDs passing and 35 yards and two scores rushing.
Personal: Born Lamar Best.
Davier Bishop
DE 6-5, 260
Akron, OH / East Mississippi CC
2025 (Sophomore, East Mississippi CC): Earned second team All-MACCC honors after playing in 10 games and collecting 36 tackles, 6.0 sacks, one interception, and one forced fumble ... best game was against NE Mississippi CC with five tackles, 2.0 sacks and a forced fumble.
2024 (Freshman, Notre Dame College): Played at Notre Dame College in Ohio.
High School: Attended East Community Learning Canter.
Personal: Born Davier Bishop.
Randall Blount
RB 5-11, 205
Pennsauken, NJ / Pennsauken
High School: A two-year letterwinner and all-conference honoree at running back at Pennsauken for head coach Clinton Tabb … earned all-conference honors as a senior with 1,585 all-purpose yards and 16 touchdowns … as a junior, posted similar numbers with 1,585 all-purpose yards leading to 21 touchdowns ... had a standout performance with 346 rushing yards and six touchdowns against Eastern High.
Personal: Born Randall Rashan Blount Jr. in Camden, N.J. … has one sister … list of favorites include: Last Chance U (TV show), Home Alone (movie), Saquan Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles (favorite pro player and team) …sports medicine major.
Jayden Brown
DL 6-4, 245
Bridgeport, CT / DuVal
High School: Played defensive end and tight end at DuVal in Lanham, Md. … earned first-team all-county and most valuable player as a senior when he collected 35 tackles, including 13.0 sacks and 6 TFLs … also added six touchdowns and 215 receiving yards … as a junior, racked up 22 tackles, 8.0 sacks, and 3.0 TFL and was second team all-county tight end … also wrested, participated in track and played basketball.
Personal: Born Jayden Elijah Brown in Bridgeport, Conn. … has two older brothers … list of favorites include: Jaws (movie), Diary of a Wimpy Kid (book), Myles Garrett (pro athlete) … business management major.
Brendan Farhat
LB 6-2, 210
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada / Tabor Academy
High School: Was a two-year letterwinner at linebacker at Tabor Academy in Marion, Mass., for head coach Jeff Moore … helped lead his team to a 9-0 record compiling 94 tackles, 24.0 TFL, 3.0 sacks, three forced fumbles and one interception … earned second team All-ISL honors as a junior.
Personal: Born Brendan Wassim Farhat in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada … … list of favorites include: American Psycho (movie), The Penguin (TV show), Ja Morant (pro athlete) … finance major.
Orel Gray
DB 5-11, 195
Jacksonville, FL / Itawamba CC
2025 (Sophomore, Itawamba CC): Played in nine games at ICC and had a team leading 48 tackles in 2025 ... finished the season with 36 solo tackles and 2.5 sacks ... helped ICC in the turnover department with his one interception and four forced fumbles ... recovered three of those forced fumbles and returned one for a touchdown ... in a win over East Central CC he finished the day with two tackles, one sack, one forced fumble and recovery, and one interception ... had a career-high 10 tackles in a win over Holmes CC where he also had one sack, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery for a touchdown ... named to the National Junior College Athletic Association All-Region 23 Team ... named MACCC Defensive Player of the Week twice ... named NJCAA Division I Defensive Player of the Week twice.
2023 (Freshman, Florida A&M): Saw action in two games for the Rattlers and recorded one tackle.
High School: Attended University Christian School.
Personal: Born Orel Gray.
Alex Hanks
SAF 6-2, 195
East Orange, NJ / East Orange
High School: A three-year letterwinner at safety and wide receiver at East Orange for head coach John Jacobs … had 500+ receiving yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior along with 29 tackles, 7.0 TFL, two interceptions and two forced fumbles on defense … during his junior season made 56 tackles, 11.0 TFL, and intercepted two passes that he returned for scores.
Personal: Born Alex Jacob Hanks in East Orange, N.J. … has one brother and three sisters …brother, Thomas Pennetta, played football at Caldwell University … sister, Victoria, served in the Marines … list of favorites include: The Hate You Give (book), Madea Halloween (movie), The Walking Dead (TV show), CeeDee Lamb (professional athlete) … exercise science and/or American history major.
Daron Harris
SAF 6-1, 180
Chester, PA / Chester
High School: A three-time letterwinner for Chester where he contributed at both safety and wide receiver … posted a 45-7 record over four seasons … received multiple PA Football News Coaches Select All-Pennsylvania first-team honors … totaled 74 receptions for 1,818 yards and 25 touchdown catches over three varsity seasons … recorded 33 receptions for 743 yards and seven touchdowns across 10 games as a senior … added 36 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, and four interceptions … as a junior, posted 42 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, and six interceptions … also played basketball.
Personal: Born Daron Tyree Harris in Chester, Pa. … has two older brothers and two older sisters … list of favorites include: The Hate You Give (book), The Longest Yards (movie), New Orleans Saints (pro team) … sports management major.
Michael Holcomb
OLB 6-3, 250
Bel Air, MD / C. Milton Wright
High School: A four-year letterwinner at linebacker and tight end for C. Milton Wright High School in Bel Air, Maryland … delivered a strong senior season with 55 total tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, and one forced fumble … also played basketball for three years.
Personal: Born Michael Isaiah Holcomb Jr. … sister, Kanae, attended Temple … list of favorites include: Inner Excellence (book), Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens (pro athlete and team) … finance major.
Uyi Igiehon
DE 6-5, 225
Hillside, NJ / Union
High School: Played defensive line at Hillside as a junior and senior after beginning his high school career at Union under head coach Barris Grant … emerged as Hillside's second-leading tackler during his junior season.
Personal: Born Uyi Igiehon in Hillside, N.J. has two older brothers and a younger sister … list of favorites include: Dracula (book), Home (movie), Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (pro team and athlete) … computer science major.
Josiah Jackson
SAF 6-1, 195
Cincinnati, OH / Garden City CC
2025 (Redshirt Sophomore, Garden City CC): Played 11 games and recorded 34 total tackles and 18 solo tackles ... had a career-high eight tackles in a 24-17 win over Dodge City CC ... notched his first career interception in a record-breaking 89-0 win over Community Christian.
2023 (Freshman, West Virginia): Saw action against Duquesne and Oklahoma ... redshirted.
High School: Played for head coach Jason Krause at Fairfield ... named to the 2022 OHSAA Division I all-state first team ... selected to play in the 2023 US Army Bowl in Frisco, Texas.
Personal: Born Josiah Jackson ... one of eight children (four brothers, three sisters) ... played football with twin brother, Jordan Jackson, while at West Virginia.
Logan King
OL 6-3, 295
Bel Air, MD / St. Francis Academy
High School: As a senior, played offensive line at St. Francis Academy in Baltimore, Md., where he primarily lined up at right guard … began his high school career at Calvert Hall College before transferring to St. Francis Academy ahead of his senior season … spent three seasons throwing shotput and discus and was #1 in the state for shotput.
Personal: Born Logan Elijah King in Southaven, Miss. … both parents (Nichole and Brian Sr.) and brother, Brian Jr., served in the Army … father played football at Army West Point … brother Gavin served in the Coast Guard … list of favorites include: Dexter (TV show), Philadelphia Eagles and Jason Kelce (pro team and athlete) … marketing major.
Nakeel Lawrence
CB 6-1, 200
Pine Bluff, AR / Butte
2025 (Redshirt Sophomore, Butte): Played cornerback and safety ... was a unanimous all-conference and all-state selection after allowing zero receptions in conference play ... had one interception.
2024 (Redshirt Freshman, Butte): Attended Butte but did not play and redshirted.
2023 (Freshman, Butte): Attended West Hills College in Coalinga, Calif.
High School: Played defensive back, wide receiver, and quarterback at Wattson Chapel in Pine Bluff, Ark. ... did not play football as a sophomore or junior ... earned all-conference and all-state honors after rushing for 841 yards and 14 touchdowns as a quarterback.
Personal: Born Nakeel Jevon Lawrence in Pine Bluff, Ark. ... has a younger brother and younger sister ... kinesiology major.
Asa Locks
CB 6-0, 185
Temple Hills, MD / Iowa Western CC
2025 (Redshirt Freshman, Iowa Western CC): Played in 11 games and recorded 24 total tackles and 19 solo tackles ... had three interceptions, one returned for a touchdown ... notched a career-high six tackles in a 35-24 win over Coffeyville CC ... In a 35-21 win over Garden City CC he recorded two tackles and one pick-six.
2024 (Freshman, Virginia Military Institute): Attended VMI as a freshman.
High School: Started high school career at Patuxent where he was a member of both the football and baseball teams ... He recorded 601 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior ... As a senior he spent his postgraduate year at Fork Union Military Academy.
Personal: Born Asa Locks.
Coen Logan
WR 6-1, 205
Providence, RI / St. Francis Academy
High School: A three-year letter winner at wide receiver at St. Francis Academy in Baltimore, Md., for head coach Messay Hallemariam.
Personal: Born Coen Darrius Logan in Providence, Rhode Island … has an older brother … list of favorites include: The Great Gatsby (book), Friday (movie), Johnny Test (TV show), CeeDee Lamb (pro athlete).
Kechan Miller
DL 6-2, 300
Washington, DC / Lower Marion
High School: A four-year letterwinner at offensive and defensive tackle at Lower Merion High in Ardmore, Pa., for head coach Joe Augustine.
Personal: Born Kechan Miller in Washington, D.C. … has a brother and two sisters … list of favorites include: The Blind Side (book), Suits (TV show), Stomp the Yard (movie), George Pickens (pro athlete).
Ameir Morrow
RB 5-11, 210
Brooklyn, NY / Erasmus
High School: A four-year letterwinner at running back at Erasmus Hall in Brookyln, N.Y., for head coach Danny Landberg … team posted a 30-2 record over four seasons … team went 12-1 his senior year winning the PSAL Championship … earned all-city honors as a junior with 1,100 all-purpose yards … averaged 9.3 yards per carry, totaling 792 yards and 10 touchdowns on 85 carries … led Erasmus to consecutive City Championships as a freshman and sophomore … produced 900 all-purpose yards as a sophomore … totaled 664 yards and eight touchdowns on 82 carries … also participated in track and field for two seasons earning six gold medals.
Personal: Born Ameir Adaia Morrow in Brooklyn, N.Y. … has two younger sisters … list of favorites include: Harry Potter (book), Snow Fall (TV show), Marshawn Lynch (professional athlete) … mechanical engineering major.
Josh Nengite
LB 6-4, 210
Harrisburg, PA / Susquehanna Township
High School: Played at Susquehanna Township High where he contributed as both a linebacker and edge rusher … posted a 32-3 record in three seasons … recorded 90 tackles and 7.0 tackles for loss as a senior … also played wide receiver, finishing his senior year with 22 receptions for 342 yards and eight touchdowns … recorded 81 tackles as a junior, adding 3.0 tackles for loss . .. played quarterback as a sophomore.
Personal: Born Joshua Torisheju Nengite in Harrisburg, Pa. … father, Charles, served in the Nigerian Army … has three brothers … sports medicine major.
Brody Norman
QB 6-0, 180
Mooresville, NC / Mooresville
High School: A three-time letterwinner at quarterback for Mooresville (N.C.) High under head coach Zach Mayo … had an overall four-year record of 42-9 … earned first-team all-conference as a senior amassing 2,138 passing yards and 554 rushing yards and 38 touchdowns (26 passing, 12 rushing) … was the Iredell County Player of the Year, Piedmont Region QB of the Year, and conference offensive player of the year as a junior when he threw for 2,543 yards and 25 touchdowns to go with 657 rushing yards and 14 scores … was also conference offensive player of the year as a sophomore when he collected 32 touchdowns (21 passing, 11 rushing) on 2,346 total yards.
Personal: Born Brody Dallas Norman in Huntersville, N.C. … father, Dallas Norman, served in the Army … has two younger brothers … list of favorites include: Don't Believe Everything You Think (book), Cars (movie), Patrick Mahomes (pro athlete) … aspires to be a pilot.
Jude Okeleke
DT 6-2, 300
Watertown, CT / The Taft School
High School: A four-year letterwinner on the defensive line at The Taft School for head coach Tyler Whitley … was the defensive player of the year as a senior … earned all-league honors as a sophomore, junior, and senior … also participated in wrestling (Top 8 in New England) and track.
Personal: Born Jude Chukwuka Okeleke in Lagos, Nigeria … hails from Surelere, Nigeria, finding his way to Taft through a program sponsored by the Gridiron Imports Foundation … has one brother and one sister … list of favorites include: The Intuitive Warrior (book), Snowfall (TV show), Myles Garrett (professional athlete) … desires to be a fashion designer.
Brady Palmer
QB 6-2, 215
Bloomingdale, IL / St. Thomas Aquinas
High School: Was a three-year letterwinner at quarterback … began his high school career at Wheaton St. Francis High in Wheaton, Ill., before transferring his senior year to St. Thomas Aquinas and head coach Roger Harriott in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. … as a junior, three for over 3,000 yards and 33 touchdowns leading the team to a 10-3 record … played in the Adidas Freshman All-America Game … earned Honor Roll all four years.
Personal: Born Brady Ronad Palmer in Bloomingdale, Ill. … both of his grandfathers served in the military – Leonard Palmer (Navy) and Ronald Underwood (Army) … list of favorites include: The Very Hungry Caterpillar (book), How I Met Your Mother (TV show), country (genre of music), Joe Burrow (pro athlete).
Darius Pope
WR 6-2, 195
Darby, PA / Middleton
High School: Played wide receiver and safety for head coach Zachary Blum and Middletown (Del.) High … had 53 catches for 791 yards and 15 touchdowns as a junior when Middletown won the Delaware Class 3A state championship with an 11-2 record … also played basketball.
Personal: Born Darius Benjamin Pope in Upland, Pa. ... has three brothers … list of favorites include: Diary of a Whimpy Kid (book), SpongeBob (TV show), Home Alone (movie … finance major.
Ash Roberts
WR 5-10, 160
Philadelphia, PA / Roman Catholic
High School: Played wide receiver at Roman Catholic in Philadelphia … produced a strong senior campaign with 53 receptions for 745y ards and 10 touchdowns earning first-team All-Catholic honors ... also returned two kickoffs for scores.
Personal: Born Ash Roberts ... played at Roman Catholic with Eyan Stead, another Temple recruit from the 2026 class.
Antwuan Rogers
DE 6-5, 245
Norristown, PA / Salem
High School: Played defensive end and tight end at Salem (N.J.) High … delivered an explosive senior season with 98 total tackles, 17.0 TFL, 23.0 sacks, and two fumble recoveries … had 8.0 sacks as a junior … also played basketball as a center and participated in track.
Personal: Born Antwuan Ray Rogers in Norristown, Pa. … list of favorites include: The Pact (book), Swagger (TV show), Let it Shine (movie).
Karon Spencer
OL 6-6, 310
Baltimore, MD / Our Lady of Good Council
High School: Played offensive and defensive line at Our Lady of Good Council ... earned first team All-WCAC as a senior after receiving honorable mention as a junior ... also participated in wrestling and track.
Personal: Born Karon Lewis Spencer in Baltimore, Md. ... mother, Beryl Jones, attended Temple ... has one brother and two sisters ... list of favorites include: Grown Ups (movie), All American (TV show), Long Way Down (book), Dion Dawkins (pro athlete) ... sports marketing major.
Eyan Stead
ATH 5-9, 155
Norristown, PA / Roman Catholic
High School: Played wide receiver and defensive back at Roman Catholic in Philadelphia … earned first-team All-Catholic honors on both offense and defense as a senior ... posted 49 receptions for 726 yards and 11touchdowns during his senior season … added 30 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, and three interceptions on defense.
Personal: Born Eyan Stead ... played at Roman Catholic with Ash Roberts, another Temple recruit from the 2026 class.
Luke Sword
P 6-3, 175
Huntingdon Valley, PA / Upper Moreland
High School: Punted for four years at Upper Moreland under head coach Adam Beach … earned first team honors at kicker and punter as a junior and senior after receiving second team honors as a sophomore … also played three seasons of varsity baseball.
Personal: Born Luke Addison Sword in Abbington, Pa. … mother, Kimberly, attended Temple … father, Jason, served in the Navy … has an older sister … list of favorites include: The Perks of Being a Wallflower (book), The Office (TV show), Star Wars: Revenge of the Stith (movie), The Beatles (musical artist), Harrison Butker and the Kansas City Chiefs (pro athlete and team) … kinesiology major.
Jonah Tarpley
OL 6-5, 300
White Plains, MD / St. Mary's Ryken
High School: Played offensive line at St. Mary's Ryken High in Leonardtown, Md., for head coach Gary Wynn … selected first team All–Washington Catholic Athletic Conference and received all-state recognition from the Maryland Independent Schools as a junior and senior … also played basketball as a freshman.
Personal: Born Jonah Alexander Tarpley in Clinton, Md. … has one sister … list of favorites include: LeBron James (pro athlete), Parasite (movie), hip-hop (music) … business major.
John Watkins
OL 6-5, 300
Baltimore, MD / St. Frances Academy
High School: Played offensive line at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, Md. … began his high school career at Blakewood in Loyola, Md., before transferring to St. Frances Academy.
Personal: Born John Watkins in Baltimore, Md. … list of favorites include: Snowfall (TV show), Spiderman 2 (Movie), … Kevin Durant (pro athlete), Seattle Seahawks (pro team) … aspires to be an actor … business major.
Hunter Watson
WR 6-1, 180
Cranford, NJ / St. Peter's Prep
High School: Played wide receiver and defensive back at St. Peter's Prep in Jersey City, N.J. … finished his time at St. Peter's Prep as the school's all-time leader with 1,701 receiving yards … had 843 yards and 17 touchdowns on 43 receptions as a senior … recorded 40 receptions for 669 yards and seven touchdowns during his junior season … also was a four-time Penn Relays champion in track.
Personal: Born Hunter Samuel Watson … list of favorites include: Lord of the Flies (book), Stranger Things (TV show), Odell Beckham Jr. and the New York Giants (pro athlete and team) … sports management major.
Aiden Zilker
OL 6-5, 300
Frackville, PA / North Schuylkill
High School: A four-year letterwinner at offensive tackle and defensive end for North Schuylkill and head coach Wally Hall … as a junior, earned first team all-state, SCFCA Big School Offensive Lineman of the Year and first team All-SCFCA … also participated in basketball and track and field.
Personal: Born Aiden James Zilker in Frackville, Pa. … has one brother and one sister … list of favorites include: Can't Hurt Me (book), Law Abiding Citizen (movie), Breaking Bad (TV show), Joe Alt (professional athlete) … aspires to be a professional wrestler … exercise science major.
