Jack Paessler

Position:
Safety
Height:
5-11
Weight:
170
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
Newtown, Pa.
High School:
Council Rock North

2026 (Redshirt Sophomore, Temple): Will compete at the safety position.

2025 (Redshirt Freshman, Temple): Added depth at safety ... earned special teams practice player of the week (Charlotte) and defensive practice player of the week (East Carolina, Tulane).

2024 (Freshman): Joined the team in summer 2024 as a walk-on ... teammates at Temple with his brother James ... named special teams scout team player of the week (Tulane, North Texas) ... redshirted.

High School: Played cornerback, wide receiver and running back at Council Rock for head coach John Griener … as a senior, made 97 tackles, two interceptions, and nine pass breakups … had five picks as a junior to go along with 68 tackles … as a sophomore, made 41 tackles, 11 pass breakups, one INT and two forced fumbles.

Personal: Born John Richard Paessler in Newtown, Pa. ... goes by Jack ... father, Robert Paessler, played football at Muhlenberg ... brother James also plays football at Temple ... grandfather and aunts and uncle, all attended Temple ... list of favorites include: Only Murders in the Building (TV show), The Outsiders (Book), Tyrese Maxey (pro athlete) ... biology major.