C.J. Van Buren
Senior offensive lineman on Temple's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 290 lb · Stafford, VA · North Stafford
The story
4 offensive lineman on Temple's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Transferred from Arkansas-Pine Bluff to Temple in 2025.
C.J. Van Buren
C.J. Van Buren arrived at Temple from Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
His career
2025
- Entered the portal
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
K.C. Keeler
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
C.J. Van Buren plays offensive line for Temple.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 1977. Jim Cooper went on to the NFL out of this room (1977).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Temple
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Temple
Returning around him
- 37% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- Transfer portal: -3 net (23 in / 26 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Temple · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #80 · 2026 recruiting class #68
Background
2026 (Redshirt Senior, Temple): Will compete on the offensive line. 2025 (Redshirt Junior, Temple): Transferred in for the 2025 season ... provided depth at offensive line ... made his Temple debut vs. Howard ... selected to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll (GPA 3.0+). 2024 (Redshirt Sophomore,...