There are 50 article(s) tagged college football recruiting:

• June 2021

  • Memphis football lands fourth commitment

    Georgia tight end Andrew Lane is the Tigers’ second commit this week

    By Steven Johnson June 09, 2021

• April 2021

  • Eighth grader Warren Nolen already has colleges’ attention

    With help from his equally precocious youth coach, the 13-year-old football standout has offers from Georgia, Michigan and Tennessee.

    By John Varlas April 29, 2021

  • Memphis adds versatile running back from Georgia powerhouse

    All-purpose back Sutton Smith is second to commit to Tigers’ class of 2022.

    By Steven Johnson April 07, 2021

• March 2021

  • Tigers hope Texas pipeline yields DB recruit Chandler Rivers

    The Tigers are battling Mississippi State and Ole Miss for one of Texas’ best.

    By Steven Johnson March 14, 2021

  • U of M lands first 2022 football commit

    Kohl’s Kicking rates ECS’ Bennett Brady as the No. 3 long snapper in the country and called him a “freak athlete in the 2022 snapping and still hasn’t reached his true potential.”

    By Steven Johnson March 04, 2021

• February 2021

  • Memphis in top three for local QB Tevin Carter

    The three-star quarterback plans to make a decision in the summer and coach Ryan Silverfield’s Tigers are firmly in the mix.

    By Steven Johnson February 15, 2021

  • Calkins: From ‘bush league’ (Tennessee) to ‘a better place’ (Memphis)

    Star wide receiver Roc Taylor was jilted by Tennessee and landed at Memphis. He and his coach both say Taylor ended up at the better program. 

    By Geoff Calkins February 03, 2021

  • National signing day blog: Memphis expecting a quiet signing day

    By the end of today, coach Ryan Silverfield will have put the finishing touches on the best recruiting class in Memphis history.

    By Steven Johnson February 03, 2021

  • Memphis football puts the finishing touches on highest-rated recruiting class in history

    Coach Ryan Silverfield managed to bring in enough talent to fill the holes left by transfers and opt-outs.

    By Steven Johnson February 03, 2021

  • Analysis: Why Memphis football fans shouldn’t worry about string of transfers

    The Tigers aren’t the only program affected. An expected rule change has led to what one recruiting director calls “free agency in college football.”

    By Steven Johnson February 02, 2021

• January 2021

  • Tigers QB signee gearing up for a Texas state title game before enrolling early

    On Friday, 2021 signee Seth Henigan will compete for a state title. On Saturday, he’ll be on the road to Memphis.

    By Steven Johnson January 13, 2021

  • Memphis loses one commit, but adds a four-star from transfer portal

    Kolbe Fields decommitted from the 2021 class, but the Tigers landed another former Power Five recruit.

    By Steven Johnson January 06, 2021

• December 2020

  • High-profile Arizona QB transferring to Memphis

    Ryan Silverfield lands Grant Gunnell, who was the No. 10 pro-style quarterback in the 2019 class.

    By Steven Johnson December 27, 2020

• November 2020

  • Tigers lose two of their highest-rated football commits

    The defensive prospects out of Louisiana have decided to reopen their recruitments.

    By Steven Johnson November 17, 2020

• October 2020

  • Three-star RB Tharon Davis commits to Memphis

    The Arkansas running back is the 22nd commitment for the class of 2021

    By Steven Johnson October 29, 2020

  • Recruiting notebook: With an eye toward giving back, ex-Owl Malone picks Cornell

    When the offer from Stetson didn’t work out, the former MUS standout embraced a New England opportunity.

    By John Varlas October 28, 2020

  • Three-star defensive end William Whitlow commits to Memphis

    He is the 21st commit of the Tigers’ class of 2021.

    By Steven Johnson October 22, 2020

  • Recruiting notebook: Charlotte suits MUS linebacker Brown just fine

    And updates on Roderic Lewis from MUS, Patrick Kutas from CBHS.

    By John Varlas October 19, 2020

  • QB recruit is example of what’s right with Memphis football

    The Texas quarterback is part of incoming wave of winning attitude. 

    By Steven Johnson October 16, 2020

• September 2020

  • As class of 2021 recruiting winds down, Silverfield turns to 2022

    The University of Memphis has been full speed ahead but now plans to be more targeted, working on filling the next priorities — defensive line and secondary — as the number of open spots dwindles before the start of the early signing period. 

    By Jonah Jordan September 28, 2020

  • Three-star linebacker Dedrick Smith commits to U of M

    Ryan Silverfield’s class of 2021 gains another linebacker, Dedrick Smith.

    By Jonah Jordan September 10, 2020

  • CBHS’ Dallan Hayden not awestruck, but a certain offer was exciting

    His father, who played at Tennessee and in the NFL, is keeping him on an even keel.

    By Jonah Jordan September 09, 2020

• August 2020

  • Offensive lineman Royce White plans to enroll early at Memphis

    The three-star recruit wants to get a head start on training, if the pandemic allows it.

    By Jonah Jordan August 27, 2020

  • Louisiana becoming a major priority for Ryan Silverfield, Tigers

    Memphis has landed nine commitments from The Boot in the past two recruiting cycles.

    By Steven Johnson August 20, 2020

  • Ryan Silverfield moving full steam ahead with Memphis class of 2021

    The first-year coach is working the recruiting numbers and has no qualms during an unprecedented season.

    By Jonah Jordan August 12, 2020