Update

Tracker: Which Tigers from last year’s team are getting a shot at the NFL

By , Daily Memphian Updated: May 04, 2026 5:48 PM CT | Published: April 26, 2026 1:04 PM CT

The 2026 NFL Draft concluded Saturday, and Memphis offensive lineman Travis Burke was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the fourth round.

Burke was the program’s only player drafted this year, but other Tigers are expected to receive mini-camp invitations.

Here is a running list of former Memphis players who received invites following the draft:

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Frank Bonner II

Frank Bonner II

Frank Bonner is the Memphis Tigers football beat writer. He is originally from Indiana but arrived in Memphis after spending two years in Tulsa, covering Oklahoma State football and basketball. He covered high school sports in Columbus, Indiana for two years before getting his Master’s degree in Sports Journalism at IUPUI. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in journalism from Indiana University.


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