Former Tigers RB Kenneth Gainwell receives Shaun Alexander award

By , Daily Memphian Updated: March 18, 2021 3:23 PM CT | Published: March 18, 2021 2:14 PM CT
<strong>Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell (right) is presented the 2019 Shaun Alexander Award for the nation&rsquo;s top freshman player, by Shaun Alexander.</strong>&nbsp;(Courtesy of&nbsp;Marcus Tompkins/Memphis Athletics)

Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell (right) is presented the 2019 Shaun Alexander Award for the nation’s top freshman player, by Shaun Alexander. (Courtesy of Marcus Tompkins/Memphis Athletics)

Gainwell honored for phenomenal 2019 season.

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