Memphis RB Kenneth Gainwell says he’s entering NFL draft

By , Daily Memphian Updated: January 18, 2021 6:02 AM CT | Published: January 18, 2021 4:51 AM CT
<strong>Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell&nbsp; scrambles past Navy defender Vincent Thomas Jr. on his way to a 75-yard touchdown during action in their college football game at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Sept. 26, 2019.</strong>&nbsp;(Mark Weber/Daily Memphian file)

Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell scrambles past Navy defender Vincent Thomas Jr. on his way to a 75-yard touchdown during action in their college football game at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Sept. 26, 2019. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian file)

Gainwell is projected as a top-five running back prospect in the April 29-May 1, 2021 draft.

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Steven Johnson

Steven Johnson

Johnson is a Memphis native who graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2016. He's traveled the country covering teams like Syracuse, the Buffalo Bills and the Memphis Grizzlies. He's excited about the opportunity to cover the Tigers and all things in the city of Memphis.


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