Tracker: Which Tigers from last year’s team are getting a shot at the NFL
Here is a running list of Memphis Tigers who landed with NFL teams after the 2026 draft.
Topic: NFL Draft
RSSThere are 25 article(s) tagged NFL Draft:
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May 2026
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April 2026
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Tigers receiver expected to sign with Baltimore Ravens
Cortez Braham Jr. led the Tigers with 63 catches for 889 yards and eight touchdowns.
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Minnesota takes former Arlington High standout Jake Golday in second round of NFL Draft
Cincinnati linebacker and former Arlington High standout Jake Golday is now a Viking.
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LA Chargers select Tiger offensive lineman Travis Burke in fourth round of NFL Draft
Travis Burke was the first Memphis Tiger selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Three local high school athletes to sign as undrafted NFL free agents
They didn’t hear their names called on the final day of the NFL Draft, but three former Memphis high school standouts will get their shots in training camp.
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Former Bartlett standout Justin Jefferson picked by Cleveland in NFL Draft
Jefferson, a 6-foot, 223-pound linebacker, was the 149th overall pick.
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Former Briarcrest standout drafted by Las Vegas Raiders
The 6-foot-4, 253-pound edge rusher was the 67th pick overall.
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Memphis mom never would have guessed her 5-year-old would become NFL Draft prospect
Bartlett High and Alabama product Justin Jefferson is one of multiple Memphians who may be picked in the 2026 NFL Draft, but Arlington’s Jake Golday could go highest.
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April 2025
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Former Memphis Tiger is Mr. Irrelevant of 2025 NFL Draft
Memphis has its first player drafted since 2022 and he will receive an invitation to take part in Irrelevant Week in Newport Beach, California.
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Breaking down the Memphis Tigers’ top three 2025 NFL Draft prospects
NFL.com, ESPN.com and Pro Football Focus all project at least one Memphis Tiger will be selected in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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January 2025
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Family: Chandler Martin ‘betting on himself’ by entering 2025 NFL Draft
Linebacker Chandler Martin could have finished his college career with another season at Memphis. He could have entered the NCAA transfer portal. Instead, Martin declared for the NFL Draft. His parents shed light on the decision.
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April 2024
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Tigers RB Watson signs free-agent deal after missing NFL Draft
Blake Watson and Tigers defensive lineman Jaylon Allen both sign free agent deals with the Denver Broncos. Also, Memphis receiver Joe Scates has signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Six quarterbacks selected in top 12 of NFL Draft
Caleb Williams, the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner kicked off a historic NFL Draft Thursday night that had five other teams selecting quarterbacks among the top 12 picks, setting a record with five in the top 10 and tying a record for the most in the first round.
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As Blake Watson awaits NFL Draft call, Tigers running backs move forward
“Blake Watson is an NFL running back,” Memphis Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield said as the 2024 draft approaches. With Watson gone, South Carolina transfer Mario Anderson and others line up to replace him.
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December 2023
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Tigers kicker Seth Morgan heads to portal, Terrance McClain declares for NFL Draft
Kicker Seth Morgan is the fourth Tiger to announce plans to enter the transfer portal. He appeared in three games because of a season-ending injury.
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Memphis Tigers center Jacob Likes declares for 2024 NFL Draft
The pandemic season provided the redshirt senior another year of eligibility if he wanted it, but he announced on social media that he’s choosing not to use the extra season.
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April 2023
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Former Tiger Quindell Johnson says he is a ‘hidden gem’
Safety Quindell Johnson is one of five former Memphis football players who signed an undrafted free agent deal or earned a mini-camp invite following the 2023 NFL Draft.
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Quindell Johnson seeks to extend the Tigers’ draft streak to a decade
The University of Memphis has had at least one player taken in the NFL Draft for the last nine years. Former Tigers safety Quindell Johnson hopes to keep the streak alive.
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February 2022
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Listen to Tigers beat writers break down Memphis’ winning streak, draft projections for Calvin Austin III
Listen to Tigers beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II break down the Tigers’ six-game winning streak and where the latest NFL draft projections have a few Memphis players landing.
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Former Tigers Austin and Parham raising their draft stock at Senior Bowl
Calvin Austin III and Dylan Parham have drawn raves from draft analysts and NFL personnel during workouts ahead of Saturday’s game.
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May 2021
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Running blog: Riley Patterson signs UDFA deal after NFL draft
Day 3 of the NFL draft ended up being the busiest day for the University of Memphis Tigers.
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September 2020
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How one decision changed the future for Antonio Gibson and U of M Tigers
The Washington Football Team’s running back finds himself in an unexpected situation.
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April 2020
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Bryce Huff hopes NFL interest continues into draft day
Former Memphis defensive end Bryce Huff is hearing good things from NFL teams heading into the NFL draft.
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Calkins: Super agent Jimmy Sexton is still doing deals — from his back porch
Jimmy Sexton and agents at CAA just negotiated contracts for 43 NFL players worth a total $611.5 million. How do you do that in the midst of pandemic? Well, you start by never leaving your home.
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Q&A with Joey Magnifico as he prepares for the 2020 NFL Draft
The former University of Memphis tight end spoke with The Daily Memphian about how he's preparing for the draft and more.
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