There are 14 article(s) tagged NFL Draft:

• April 2024

  • 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. 

    By Frank Bonner II April 27, 2024

  • 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.

    By The Associated Press April 25, 2024

  • 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.

    By Tim Buckley April 25, 2024

• December 2023

  • 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. 

    By Frank Bonner II December 19, 2023

  • 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.

    By Frank Bonner II December 14, 2023

• April 2023

  • 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.

    By Frank Bonner II April 30, 2023

  • 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. 

    By Frank Bonner II April 27, 2023

• February 2022

  • 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.

    By Steven Johnson February 18, 2022

  • 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. 

    By Frank Bonner II February 04, 2022

• May 2021

  • 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.

    By Steven Johnson May 01, 2021

• September 2020

  • 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.

    By Steven Johnson September 21, 2020

• April 2020

  • 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.

    By Jonah Jordan April 21, 2020

  • 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. 

    By Geoff Calkins April 15, 2020

  • 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.

    By Jonah Jordan April 12, 2020