In 2015, Temple’s secondary stood out from the pack in several facets. The unit led the American Athletic Conference in pass defense efficiency, opponent third down percentage, and opponent first downs. This led to a 10-2 regular season record and an eventual AAC East division title.
Heading into 2016, that group is almost completely dismantled after losing three seniors in Tavon Young, Will Hayes and Alex Wells, leaving Sean Chandler as the only returning starter.
Redshirt Junior Artrel Foster is one of the Owls defensive backs who will look to keep the Owl’s secondary up to par heading in to next season.
Prior to the Owls 10-win 2015 season Foster told OwlSports.com, “I knew this offseason I had to work really hard, because I know I’m going to have to play this year.”
He was right.
This past season, Foster got his number called to see action in the Temple secondary for 7 games- filling in for Will Hayes and Alex Wells at both safety positions.
Foster is no stranger to in-game action, as he has appeared in every game for Matt Rhule in two consecutive seasons as a part of the special team’s unit. After being redshirted as a freshman, he hasn’t missed any action. His special teams play is highlighted with a 15 yard touchdown from a punt block vs. Delaware State in 2014- just his 3rd collegiate game of his career.
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