Temple’s field-position weapon: Dante Atton brings Ray Guy buzz and elite consistency
In the 2025 season, Dante Atton averaged 42.2 yards on 62 punts with just one touchback, 37 fair catches forced, and a 41.7-yard net average, which is the profile of a punter who quietly wins possessions for Temple.[13][14] He enters 2026 as the incumbent senior punter and a preseason all-conference pick, with Ray Guy Award watchlist recognition backing up the eye test.[5][14] The biggest differentiator: he flips the field, not just clears it, and Temple clearly trusts him in high-leverage special-teams situations.[11][13] If your team wants a steady, experienced, Australian-style field-position grinder with proven leg strength and poise, he’s a fit.
