Phil Steele Publications has unveiled its 2026 Preseason All‑America and All‑American Conference teams, a list that shines a spotlight on eight members of the Temple University football program.
Among those honorees is senior punter Dante Atton, a Melbourne, Australia native who earned first‑team all‑conference honors and was placed on the fourth‑team All‑America roster. In 2025 he was a Ray Guy Award semifinalist after posting a 42.2‑yard average on 62 punts with a 39.4‑yard net average.
Redshirt senior JoJo Bermudez also made the first‑team all‑conference list and received second‑team recognition for his work as a punt returner, underscoring his all‑purpose impact.
Peter Clarke, a senior from London, England, paced the Owls with six touchdown receptions on 30 catches that totaled 483 yards last season.
Eric King and Giakoby Hills formed the left side of the offensive line, providing stability and depth to the attack.
Curly Ordonez, a senior linebacker, topped the team with 66 tackles and added 7.0 tackles‑for‑loss, highlighting his disruptive presence on defense.
Sam Brown, a Philadelphia native, returns home after four seasons at Rutgers and earned a spot on the fourth‑team all‑conference squad.
Jaylon Joseph, a senior edge linebacker who starred at Lafayette College, makes the jump to FBS football and was selected to the fourth‑team all‑conference list.
Season Opener
The Owls open the 2026 campaign on September 5 when they host the Rhode Island Rams at Lincoln Financial Field, setting the stage for a promising year.