Temple University Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Roster
Eric King
- Position:
- Offensive Line
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 300
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Hometown:
- Jersey City, N.J.
- High School:
- Saint Peter's Prep
2026 (Redshirt Junior, Temple): Will compete on the offensive line for the 2026 season.
2025 (Redshirt Sophomore, Temple): Began season as team's starting left guard ... named to Pro Football Focus College's Week 7 Team of the Week ... missed Charlotte and Tulsa games due to injury snapping a 13 game streak as the starting left guard ... served as a team captain (Army) ... lettered.
2024 (Redshirt Freshman): Saw first career game action in Week 3 start at LG against Coastal Carolina ... started at LG for second consecutive week vs. Utah State ... started last seven games of the season after missing the Army game ... named scholar-athlete of the week (Florida Atlantic) ... lettered.
2023 (Freshman): Was part of the 2023 recruiting class ... earned offensive scout team player of the week (Norfolk State, UAB) ... did not see game action ... redshirted.
High School: Played offensive and defensive line at Saint Peter’s Prep in Jersey City, N.J. for head coach Rich Hansen III … lettered all four years … was first team all-conference as a senior.
Personal: Born Eric Antony King in Jersey City, N.J. ... list of favorites include: Black Panther (movie), Rap (music), Dracula (book), Philadelphia Eagles (sports team), Trent Williams (athlete) ... intends to major in business.
