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Zander Baptiste
Returning to Temple for 2026
R-Jr. · Montreal, Canada → Asheville
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Zander Baptiste
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Temple
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Cornerback · Temple
Returning around him
- 100% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- Transfer portal: -2 net (23 in / 25 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Temple · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #113 · 2026 recruiting class #68
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #14799
Peaked at #14799 this season.
Background
2026 (Redshirt Freshman, Temple): Will compete at the wide receiver position for the 2026 season. 2025 (Freshman, Temple): Joined the team as a cornerback but was soon moved to wide receiver ... redshirted. High School: Played wide receiver and cornerback at Asheville (N.C.) School for head coach...