Memphis Tigers Roster 2019 Tigers Roster
Head Coach: Mike Norvell 2017 Salary: $1,860,000 Offensive Coordinator: Kenny Dillingham Defensive Coordinator: Chris Ball
Stadium: Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
Surface: Turf City: Memphis State: Tennessee
Once again, the Memphis Tigers are poised to be an unstoppable offensive juggernaut this season who will seem to be able to score at will. Over the last seven games of 2017, the Tigers averaged over 50 points per game. Now the question is whether the system can carry the Tigers now that much of that powerful offense has been lost to graduation. The answer is yes.
David Moore is the frontrunner to start at quarterback. Last season's backup has the ability to hurt opposing defenses with his legs. The real threat on offense is running back Darrell Henderson. Him and Patrick Taylor form a two-headed monster in the backfield. The offensive line is experienced and able to open the holes necessary for these two runners. Look for Memphis to play to its strength and run the ball more this season.
This year's Tigers may have to rely more on their defense to survive. Last season, the Tigers had the ability to win track meets. They had to because the defense was one of the worst in the country. Now, with eight returning staters, Memphis will have to assume more of a defensive identity. The Tigers are going to have to improve after allowing 466 yards per game last season.
Memphis is established as a perennial power in the AAC. This has enabled coach Mike Norvell to land solid recruiting classes that befit the Tigers' status. Even with the recruits, another top-25 ranking may be a stretch for the Tigers this year.
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QB | 2 | 6' 3" | 205 |
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QB | 4 | 6' 4" | 210 |
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QB | 3 | 6' 3" | 205 |
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QB | 15 | 6' 4" | 200 |
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RB | 6 | 6' 3" | 223 |
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RB | 28 | 5' 10" | 215 |
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RB | 21 | 5' 10" | 215 |
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RB | 32 | 5' 10" | 210 |
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RB | 11 | 6' 0" | 210 |
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RB | 8 | 5' 9" | 200 |
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WR | 1 | 6' 0" | 208 |
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WR | 3 | 5' 11" | 190 |
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WR | 5 | 6' 2" | 230 |
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WR | 9 | 5' 9" | 172 |
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WR | 81 | 5' 9" | 170 |
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WR | 18 | 5' 11" | 175 |
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WR | 89 | 6' 3" | 210 |
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WR | 10 | 6' 3" | 200 |
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WR | 37 | 6' 3" | 195 |
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WR | 80 | 6' 3" | 190 |
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WR | 13 | 6' 1" | 190 |
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WR | 84 | 5' 9" | 160 |
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WR | 27 | 5' 11" | 175 |
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TE | 86 | 6' 4" | 235 |
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TE | 87 | 6' 5" | 225 |
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TE | 56 | 6' 3" | 256 |
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TE | 83 | 6' 4" | 225 |
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TE | 88 | 6' 4" | 238 |
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DE | 15 | 6' 5" | 270 |
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DE | 90 | 6' 4" | 290 |
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DE | 96 | 6' 5" | 285 |
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CB | 4 | 6' 2" | 205 |
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CB | 32 | 5' 10" | 175 |
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CB | 24 | 5' 9" | 185 |
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LB | 7 | 6' 2" | 235 |
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LB | 29 | 6' 3" | 230 |
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LB | 23 | 6' 1" | 210 |
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LB | 26 | 6' 2" | 210 |
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LB | 50 | 6' 1" | 235 |
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LB | 56 | 6' 2" | 230 |
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LB | 16 | 6' 0" | 205 |
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LB | 34 | 6' 6" | 265 |
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DB | 18 | 5' 11" | 170 |
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DB | 19 | 6' 1" | 195 |
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DB | 25 | 6' 2" | 215 |
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DB | 31 | 6' 0" | 200 |
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DB | 39 | 5' 10" | 190 |
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DB | 2 | 5' 11" | 180 |
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DB | 21 | 6' 2" | 190 |
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DB | 36 | 5' 10" | 175 |
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DB | 12 | 6' 1" | 185 |
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S | 22 | 6' 2" | 205 |
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S | 47 | 6' 0" | 195 |
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S | 14 | 6' 0" | 198 |
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S | 37 | 6' 0" | 182 |
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P | 35 | 6' 1" | 230 |
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P | 47 | 6' 1" | 195 |
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K | 17 | 6' 1" | 195 |
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K | 36 | 5' 11" | 180 |
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DL | 38 | 6' 3" | 280 |
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DL | 48 | 6' 5" | 265 |
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DL | 97 | 6' 1" | 300 |
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DL | 94 | 6' 0" | 275 |
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DL | 93 | 6' 5" | 295 |
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DL | 51 | 6' 3" | 220 |
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DL | 1 | 6' 1" | 300 |
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DL | 54 | 6' 2" | 246 |
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OL | 50 | 6' 4" | 305 |
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OL | 51 | 6' 6" | 290 |
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OL | 53 | 6' 2" | 285 |
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OL | 54 | 6' 5" | 300 |
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OL | 59 | 6' 3" | 310 |
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OL | 71 | 6' 4" | 295 |
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OL | 75 | 6' 5" | 285 |
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OL | 70 | 6' 7" | 290 |
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OL | 79 | 6' 7" | 295 |
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OL | 55 | 6' 4" | 325 |
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OL | 65 | 6' 2" | 300 |
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OL | 66 | 6' 5" | 317 |
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OL | 74 | 6' 5" | 366 |
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OL | 77 | 6' 8" | 315 |
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OL | 63 | 6' 3" | 280 |
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LS | 58 | 6' 0" | 215 |
Preseason Outlook
The defense returns all of its playmakers and looks to climb the CFB ranks in terms of havoc, stoppage, and other such tangibles. There will be less instance of folly and a better stance of well-rounded contribution. The Tiger's schedule is tame, but that can be attributed to in-conference competition level. UCF is the strongest opponent, which may help Norvell return to the land of double-digit wins in 2018. Reworking the quarterback position will be a refinement that tells the tale for the 2018 season. Being ranked just outside the top-25 could mark for a leap into the top-25 or top-15 come end of season, capping a successful second stint in Memphis for Norvell and company.
