Temple University Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Roster

Jersey Number 13
Denzel Chavis
- Position:
- Cornerback
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 185
- Class:
- Redshirt Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Union City, N.J.
- High School:
- Union City
2026 (Redshirt Sophomore, Temple):Ā Will compete at theĀ cornerbackĀ position for the 2026 season.
2025 (Redshirt Freshman, Temple): Appeared in every game during the season ... has saw a significant number of snaps at cornerback behind starters Ben Osueke and Jaylen Castleberry ... named special teams player of the game in win against Tulsa ... made his first career start and recorded a career-high 4 tackles vs East Carolina ... lettered.
2024 (Freshman): Part of the 2024 recruiting class ... made his collegiate debut at UConn ... earned defensive scout team player of the week (Coastal Carolina) ... named academic player of week (Tulane) ... redshirted.
High School: Played cornerback along with quarterback, running back and wide receiver for head coach Wilbur Valdez at Union City High ⦠garnered all-state recognition as a senior ⦠earned first-team All-Super Football Conference as a junior and senior ⦠participated in track all four years and earned all-county recognition.Personal: Born Denzel Jeremiah Chavis in Hackensack, N.J. ... list of favorites include: Bad Boys (movie), Squid Game (TV show), I Feel Like Going On: Life, Game, and Glory (book) ... exercise science major.
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