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Jersey Number 46
James Paessler
- Position:
- Safety
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 170
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Hometown:
- Newtown, Pa.
- High School:
- Council Rock North
2026 (Redshirt Junior, Temple): Will compete at the safety position.
2025 (Redshirt Sophomore, Temple): Added depth at safety ... earned defensive practice player of the week (Charlotte) ... selected to the President's Honor Roll (GPA 3.5+) as well as Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society.
2024 (Redshirt Freshman): Joined the team in summer 2024 as a walk-on ...teammates at Temple with his brother Jack.
High School: Played safety, wide receiver and running back at Council Rock for head coach John Griener … as a junior recorded two interceptions and 54 tackles … added 62 tackles and one pick as a senior.
Personal: Born James Robert Paessler in Newtown, Pa. ...father, Robert Paessler, played football at Muhlenberg ... brother Jack also plays football at Temple ... grandfather, and aunts and uncle, all attended Temple ... list of favorites include: Of Mice and Men (book), Impractical Jokers (TV show), Cars (movie) ... biology major.
Ep. 53: The Season Finale with David Litvin & Amelia Wright
Tuesday, May 19
Temple Student-Athlete Graduation Celebration 2026
Tuesday, May 05
Ep. 52: Dr. Claudrena Harold, Temple Women's Basketball Alum
Friday, May 01
The Stellas: Temple Athletics' Celebration of Champions 2026
Wednesday, April 29
