While Memphis lost some guys to the portal and graduation, the Tigers have brought in several transfers that include 11 former Power Five athletes.

Former University of Toledo receiver DeMeer Blankumsee has committed to Memphis, he announced on Instagram on Tuesday. Blankumsee caught 41 passes for 512 yards and three touchdowns as a sophomore for the Rockets this past season.

Jaguars kicker Riley Patterson represented The University of Memphis in dramatic fashion with a game winning kick against the Chargers. 

The Oklahoma transfer is the 11th former Power Five player to commit to Memphis. 

Former MUS offensive lineman Marcus Henderson is the third Arkansas transfer to commit to the Tigers this year. Former Razorbacks Simeon Blair and Reid Baur are also joining Memphis for the 2023 season.

Asa Martin was the second-leading rusher for the Tigers in 2022. 

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Former four-star prospect Ke’travion Hargrove announced his commitment to the Tigers through Twitter after spending two years at Mississippi State. 

Former Missouri receiver Tauskie Dove tallied 16 catches for 240 yards and a touchdown during the 2022 season. 

Eddie Lewis led the Tigers with 615 receiving yards and tied a team-high seven receiving touchdowns this past season. 

The Tigers landed another transfer from a Power Five school when former Florida State defensive back Malik Feaster committed to Memphis. 

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Memphis hit big by landing former University of Tennessee transfer punter Joe Doyle two years ago and is now bringing in another SEC transfer in former Arkansas punter Reid Bauer. 

The University of Memphis football program earned its second commitment of the day Tuesday, Jan. 10.

Ole Miss transfer and former Houston High School standout Jack Greer announced his commitment to Memphis on Twitter.

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott successfully kicked five field goals, including a 54-yard and 52-yard attempt. He scored 16 points in the 22-16 win over the Dallas Cowboys. 

DeAngelo Williams became the first Memphis football player elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. He’s the best Tiger player in the history of the school. But looking back, you know the stat that really stands out? He stayed at Memphis for four spectacular years. 

The Tigers’ all-time leading rusher will officially be inducted on Dec. 5 during the Annual Awards Dinner in Las Vegas.

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Junior college transfer Marcello Bussey committed to Memphis on the same day that former Tigers tight end Caden Prieskorn announced his commitment to Ole Miss.

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Jeff Myers spent the past seven seasons coaching at Iowa State before joining the Memphis staff. 

Former Ohio State safety Jaylen Johnson announced his commitment to the Tigers through a Twitter post on Sunday. 

Tigers land junior college tight end Brendan Doyle and former Tennessee Titans receiver Justin Hunter announced he’s joining the Memphis football staff. 

Announcement comes as the hiring of a new offensive line coach falls through for the Tigers.

A former Florida Atlantic University defensive end has announced his commitment to join the Tigers.

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The Tigers have now replaced two of the three assistant coaches who were not retained following the 2022 season. Memphis has already hired wide receivers coach Larry Smith in place of David Glidden.

Finding a reliable offensive playmaker will go a long way in helping Memphis get back to the recent success that fans are hoping for. 

New Memphis assistant coach comes from UAB and is a former starting quarterback at Vanderbilt.

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