Lamar Best
Freshman quarterback on Temple's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′0″ · 175 lb · Willingboro, NJ · St. Joseph Regional
Recruiting
QB recruit
No. 2411 nationally · Signed with Temple
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 quarterback on Temple's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Temple in 2026.
Buzz vs Tape
Fans warmer than rivals
His own fans are far more bullish than the rival fanbase.
Also worth knowing:
Lamar Best
Fired ledger without a matching premise receipt — frame withheld.
His career
2026
- Signed with Temple3-star out of St. Joseph Regional
Career arc
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
A three-star recruit at quarterback for Temple -- now projected as a quality contributor at quarterback.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Temple
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Quarterback · 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 (Freshman, Temple): Member of the 2026 recruiting class ... enrolled at Temple in June. High School: A four-year starting quarterback at St. Joseph Regional in Montvale, N.J. ... amassed 5,994 passing yards and 77 touchdowns to go with 1,521 yards and 28 rushing touchdowns in his career ......