There are 50 article(s) tagged NFL:

• March 2022

  • Memphis pro day: Big day for Jacobi Francis in front of scouts

    Calvin Austin III and Dylan Parham were the headliners, but some of their former teammates put themselves in position to likely receive an NFL team camp invitation. 

    By Frank Bonner II March 24, 2022

  • Tigers Football Insider: Eleven athletes expected to participate in Pro Day

    All 32 NFL teams will be represented during the Tigers’ Pro Day on Thursday. 

    By Frank Bonner II March 23, 2022

  • Combine notebook: Good week for Memphis recruiting as former Tigers shine

    Calvin Austin III and Dylan Parham give the Tigers a good deal of credit for getting them this far. Former Arlington resident Kenneth Walker III is also getting attention.

    By Frank Bonner II March 06, 2022

• February 2022

  • Former Tigers kicker Jake Elliott named to Pro Bowl

    Elliott set a Philadelphia Eagles franchise record this season by succeeding on 90.9% of field-goal attempts.

    By Frank Bonner II February 01, 2022

• January 2022

  • U of M running backs coach invited to NCAA and NFL Academy

    Anthony Jones was among 25 college coaches selected to participate in the academy to be held next month in Indianapolis.

    By Frank Bonner II January 24, 2022

  • How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 18

    Four former Tigers set season highs this week, and two kickers were perfect. 

    By Frank Bonner II January 10, 2022

  • How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 17

    Genard Avery recorded his first sack of the season. 

    By Frank Bonner II January 03, 2022

• December 2021

  • How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 16

    Former Tiger Bobby McCain tied his season-high with 10 tackles and kicker Riley Patterson is still 100% on field goals and extra points. 

    By Frank Bonner II December 27, 2021

  • Some former Tigers are showing their teeth in the NFL

    It’s no surprise to see multiple former University of Memphis running backs make the list. 

    By Frank Bonner II December 27, 2021

  • How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 8

    Former University of Memphis football players Darrell Henderson Jr., Jake Elliott and Arthur Maulet did the Tigers proud.

    By Frank Bonner II December 27, 2021

  • How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 14

    Placekicker Riley Patterson has been successful on all of his field goals and extra points this season for the Lions. 

    By Frank Bonner II December 13, 2021

  • How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 13

    Eagles kicker Jake Elliott and Lions kicker Riley Patterson combined to score 26 points on Sunday, Dec. 5.

    By Frank Bonner II December 06, 2021

  • Former Tiger Jake Elliott earns NFL special teams honor

    Philadelphia Eagles’ Jake Elliott is second former Tigers kicker to win special teams player of the month in the NFL. 

    By Frank Bonner II December 02, 2021

• November 2021

  • How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 12

    Tony Pollard gave fans a Thanksgiving treat with a 100-yard kickoff return. 

    By Frank Bonner II November 29, 2021

  • How Calvin Austin III grinded his way from overlooked recruit to NFL prospect

    Colleges didn’t want to take a chance on Calvin Austin III because of his size, but he bet on himself and is headed hopefully toward an NFL career. 

    By Frank Bonner II November 26, 2021

  • How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 11

    Running back Antonio Gibson and kicker Jake Elliott had season highs this week. 

    By Frank Bonner II November 22, 2021

  • How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 10

    Antonio Gibson earns two touchdowns for the second time this season. 

    By Frank Bonner II November 17, 2021

  • How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 9

    Kenneth Gainwell led the way with his fourth touchdown of the season.

    By Frank Bonner II November 08, 2021

• October 2021

  • How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 7

    Kenneth Gainwell earned his third touchdown of the season for the Eagles.

    By Frank Bonner II October 25, 2021

  • Former Tigers LB Tim Harris to be inducted into Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame

    His 55 career sacks are the fourth-most in Packers history, and he set a single-season franchise record with 19.5 sacks in 1989.

    By Frank Bonner II October 20, 2021

  • How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 6

    Bobby McCain got his first interception of the season. 

    By Frank Bonner II October 18, 2021

  • Former Memphis Tigers continue to produce in the NFL

    Antonio Gibson heads the list of former Tigers who are making an impact for their pro teams.

    By Frank Bonner II October 11, 2021

• September 2021

  • Memphis will honor Pro Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce in Mississippi State game

    The first 1,000-yard receiver in Tigers history and Los Angeles Rams record-holder was inducted in August. 

    By Frank Bonner II September 10, 2021

• August 2021

  • Buccaneers waive former Lausanne, Navy player Cameron Kinley

    Kinley, who intends to try to land with another team, had to fight to defer his military commission in order to pursue his NFL dream.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 16, 2021

  • Isaac Bruce humble, but has message to one doubter: ‘How ya like me now?’

    Bruce, the first Tigers player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, also made sure to mention Memphis prominently during his speech. 

    By Frank Bonner II August 07, 2021