Update

Tracker: Which Tigers from last year’s team are getting a shot at the NFL

By , Daily Memphian Updated: May 04, 2026 5:48 PM CT | Published: April 26, 2026 1:04 PM CT

The 2026 NFL Draft concluded Saturday, and Memphis offensive lineman Travis Burke was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the fourth round.

Burke was the program’s only player drafted this year, but other Tigers are expected to receive mini-camp invitations.

Here is a running list of former Memphis players who received invites following the draft:

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Frank Bonner II

Frank Bonner II

Frank Bonner II covers the Memphis Tigers. He is a top-10 APSE winner who covered Oklahoma State for the Tulsa World before joining The Daily Memphian in 2021. Bonner is a native of Indiana, where he started his career covering high school sports.


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