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A look at how each Memphis defensive position group stacks up in 2023 compared to last year. Tigers Football Insider: Predictions for the run game in 2023Related story:
The Tigers haven’t rushed for 2,000 yards in a season since 2019 and they haven’t had a player rush for 100 yards in a game since Sept. 11, 2021. Both of those streaks will end this year.
The former Tigers quarterback will reprise his role for the Showboats, whose 2023 schedule was announced Tuesday by the USFL. Related:
A look at each offensive position group for the Tigers, and a comparison to how it stacks up to last year’s talent using step up, step down and push as distinctions.
The transfer portal has become a major part of roster management but Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield likes to have a balance of transfers and high school recruits.
Former band members from new participant Arkansas at Pine Bluff can’t wait to see their school play Tennessee State in Memphis.
Don Bramlett lettered in Memphis football during the 1983 and 1984 seasons. He also played in three games for the Minnesota Vikings.
Transfer portal pickups dominate NCAA official signing period announcements for Memphis football. Tigers football recruiting: Meet the Memphis players announced Wednesday Tigers Football Insider: Memphis announces new director of recruitingRelated stories:
Sam Popper is the new director of recruiting after holding a similar role at Akron.
The Tigers brought in the majority of their 2023 recruiting class during the NCAA early football signing period in December but will have a few more additions during the NCAA official period, starting on Feb. 1.
Offensive lineman Jacob Gray out of Providence High School in Florida committed to Memphis after the Tigers landed a kicker hours earlier.
Memphis now has four new athletes joining the kicking staff for the 2023 season.
Offensive lineman Judea Milon originally committed to the Tigers in December.
The Tigers still have Arkansas transfer Marcus Henderson, LSU transfer Xavier Hill and Ole Miss transfer Jack Greer joining the offensive line next season.
The six incoming teams have a combined record of 125-195-4 against the remaining AAC members and are 18-25 against Memphis.
Kenneth Gainwell rushed for a career-high 112 yards with one touchdown to help the Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Giants 38-7.
Marshall transfer Corey Gammage caught 52 passes for 774 yards and six touchdowns for Marshall last season. Three-star running back from Louisiana commits to MemphisRelated stories:
Mark Shenouda announced his commitment to the Tigers through a Twitter post Monday.
The Tigers continued to add to their running back room when three-star recruit Walter Samuel announced his commitment through a Twitter post.
Former Georgia Southern kicker Alex Raynor made 18-of-20 field goals and lead the Sun Belt Conference in scoring with 103 points this past season.
The Houston High alumna set the U of M’s career 3-point record after previously breaking the single-season record for men’s and women’s basketball as a freshman.
While Memphis lost some guys to the portal and graduation, the Tigers have brought in several transfers that include 11 former Power Five athletes.
Former University of Toledo receiver DeMeer Blankumsee has committed to Memphis, he announced on Instagram on Tuesday. Blankumsee caught 41 passes for 512 yards and three touchdowns as a sophomore for the Rockets this past season.
Jaguars kicker Riley Patterson represented The University of Memphis in dramatic fashion with a game winning kick against the Chargers.
The Oklahoma transfer is the 11th former Power Five player to commit to Memphis.