Sean Dawkins is happy to have joined a program that’s committed to the ground game, and it helps that there are familiar faces with his new team.

Calvin Austin III and Dylan Parham were the headliners, but some of their former teammates put themselves in position to likely receive an NFL team camp invitation. 

All 32 NFL teams will be represented during the Tigers’ Pro Day on Thursday. 

The Tigers combined for 14 turnovers in six losses last season. 

Dawkins replaces Anthony Jones Jr., who left for TCU. 

Coach Ryan Silverfield said no one is guaranteed to be a starter, even coming out of spring ball. 

Anthony Jones leaves Memphis after four years as the running backs coach. 

The Tigers announce their spring schedule, which includes an open practice in Nashville. 

Calvin Austin III and Dylan Parham give the Tigers a good deal of credit for getting them this far. Former Arlington resident Kenneth Walker III is also getting attention.

The former Memphis Tigers player finished in the top three among receivers in the 40-yard dash, vertical jump, broad jump and the 20-yard shuttle run.

Dylan Parham started at left guard, right tackle and right guard in four seasons at Memphis, and says playing center feels natural for him.

Morris Joseph started in nine of 10 games for the Tigers last season. 

The former University of Memphis and NFL lineman was surprised with the news during the Memphis M Club Hall of Fame ceremony that included five other former Tigers. 

Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II break down Memphis’ win over Temple and the retirement of linebacker Cole Mashburn.

Cole Mashburn has a crack in his lower spine that he has been dealing with since high school. 

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.

The University of Memphis will kick off the football season Sept. 3 against Mississippi State. North Texas and North Alabama are the only teams it is playing this year that were not on last year’s schedule. 

Calvin Austin III and Dylan Parham have drawn raves from draft analysts and NFL personnel during workouts ahead of Saturday’s game.