This is a list of Memphis Tigers football players in the NFL draft.
Key B Back K Kicker NT Nose tackle C Center LB Linebacker FB Fullback DB Defensive back P Punter HB Halfback DE Defensive end QB Quarterback WR Wide receiver DT Defensive tackle RB Running back G Guard E End T Offensive tackle TE Tight end
Selections As of 2026, the Memphis football program has produced 140 NFL & AFL Draft picks. In 2020, Isaac Bruce became the first Memphis player inducted in to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Pro Football Hall of Fame currently ranks former Tiger Stephen Gostkowski as the sixth-best kicker in NFL history. Other notable former Memphis players include Andy Nelson, Dick Hudson, Harry Schuh, Tim Harris, DeAngelo Williams, and Dontari Poe.
Since 2019, the Memphis program has become known for producing a number of successful NFL running backs, including four drafted from 2019 to 2021 and two more signed as free agents in 2020 and 2024. In September 2021, sportscaster Dan Patrick dubbed Memphis the new "Running Back U". Of the five NFL running backs Memphis produced in this period, four played as starters: Darrell Henderson for Los Angeles, Antonio Gibson for Washington, Kenneth Gainwell for Philadelphia, and Tony Pollard for Dallas and Tennessee. Pollard was selected to the 2022 Pro Bowl in his fourth season.
currently active players are in bold YearRoundPickOverallPlayerTeamPositionProfessional achievements19511610193Bill RobertsonLos Angeles RamsE1953224257Wayne WoodChicago BearsT1954247284Will RenfroWashington RedskinsE19562210263Joe BillingsChicago BearsT1957115126Andy NelsonBaltimore ColtsQBPro Bowl (1960), First Team All-Pro (1959), Second Team All-Pro (1958), 2× NFL Champion (1958, 1959)1411168Bob SchmidtChicago BearsB1958253292Hal DivinePhiladelphia EaglesT264305Bob LylesChicago BearsB19613836James Earl WrightPhiladelphia EaglesQB142106James Earl WrightBoston PatriotsQB1210164Donald CoffeySan Francisco 49ersE257199Donald CoffeySan Diego ChargersE19622816Dick HudsonSan Diego ChargersTAFL All-Star (1965), 2× AFL Champion (1964, 1964), Bills All-1960s Team158120Fred MooreSan Diego ChargersDT1013135Fred MooreBaltimore ColtsT188144Dennis BiodrowskiSan Diego ChargersGAFL Champion (1966)1611221Dennis BiodrowskiCleveland BrownsG19634143John GriffinLos Angeles RamsB8561John GriffinDenver BroncosB274212Dick QuastBuffalo BillsG165215Dick QuastBaltimore ColtsG1612222Charlie KillettNew York GiantsB294228Charlie KillettBuffalo BillsB19645965Charley BrooksSt. Louis CardinalsE143107Charley BrooksNew York JetsE183139Bill ScottNew York JetsG136174Russ VollmerMinnesota VikingsB235181John EvansBuffalo BillsT179233John EvansSt. Louis CardinalsT1965133Harry SchuhOakland RaidersDTPro Bowl (1970), 2× AFL All-Star (1967, 1969), All-AFL (1969), AFL Champion (1967), Raiders All-Time Team51365Doug WoodliefLos Angeles RamsE1113153Olie CordillCleveland BrownsB19665841Bob SherlagBuffalo BillsWR6484Bob SherlagPhiladelphia EaglesWR124104Harry DayHouston OilersDE154219Harry DayPhiladelphia EaglesT1713258Dave HathcockGreen Bay PackersDBSuper Bowl champion (I), NFL champion (1966)1968526137Francis WinklerGreen Bay PackersDE721168Dale BradyCleveland BrownsRB1116289Rich CoadyChicago BearsTE145359Herb CovingtonNew Orleans SaintsRB147361Chuck DeVeliegherBuffalo BillsDT1519400Bob BaxterCleveland BrownsWR19691716432Joe RushingSan Francisco 49ersLB1970517121Danny PierceWashington RedskinsRB519123Bob ParkerDetroit LionsG99217Preston RileySan Francisco 49ersWR106240Steve JaggardPhiladelphia EaglesDB1619409Jerry ToddDetroit LionsDB19711215301James HaydenCincinnati BengalsDE1421359David VaughnMiami DolphinsTE1724440John BomerDallas CowboysC1972525129Charlie BabbMiami DolphinsDB717173Ray JamiesonOakland RaidersRB1316328John KirschnerDetroit LionsTE1973118268Jay DouglasSan Diego ChargersC133315Stan DavisPhiladelphia EaglesWR197431062Cliff TaylorChicago BearsRB1975916224Everett TaylorNew York JetsDB1721437Carl TaylorWashington RedskinsDE19761510413Jerry DandridgeGreen Bay PackersLB1618449Mike FuhrmanBaltimore ColtsTE197712424Bob RushSan Diego ChargersC32480Terdell MiddletonSt. Louis CardinalsRBPro Bowl (1978)420104Eric HarrisKansas City ChiefsDB423107Earl JonesLos Angeles RamsDE64143Bob JordanNew York GiantsT1978199Keith SimpsonSeattle SeahawksDB2836Keith ButlerSeattle SeahawksLB2× Super Bowl champion (XL, XLIII)512122Keith WrightCleveland BrownsWR19792836Earnest GrayNew York GiantsWR22654Eddie HillLos Angeles RamsRB712177Judson FlintNew England PatriotsDB1980125310James StewartGreen Bay PackersDB19811222326Keith ClarkBuffalo BillsLB198322856Richard WilliamsWashington RedskinsRB198412424Derrick CrawfordSan Francisco 49ersWR198511414Derrick BurroughsBuffalo BillsDB31066Tim LongMinnesota VikingsT31167Donnie ElderNew York JetsDB619159Jack OliverNew York GiantsG1028280James BowersSeattle SeahawksDB118288Punkin WilliamsTampa Bay BuccaneersRB198631570Jeff WalkerSan Diego ChargersT4284Tim HarrisGreen Bay PackersLBPro Bowl (1989), 2× First-Team All-Pro (1988, 1989), Super Bowl champion (XXIX)614152Gary HuntCincinnati BengalsDB84198Trell HooperIndianapolis ColtsDB19873460David BrandonBuffalo BillsLB1988712177Tim BorckyBuffalo BillsT912233Scott DillPhoenix CardinalsT1989717184Mike NettlesSeattle SeahawksDB1024275Greg RossMiami DolphinsDT122309James CribbsDetroit LionsDE1221328Marlon BrownCleveland BrownsLB1990523132Charles WilsonGreen Bay PackersWR82195Tory EppsAtlanta FalconsDT1991515126Reggie JonesNew Orleans SaintsDB524135Jeff FiteGreen Bay PackersP65144Eduardo VegaPhoenix CardinalsT1993427111Russell CopelandBuffalo BillsWR810206Jeff BuffaloeLos Angeles RamsP19942433Isaac BruceLos Angeles RamsWR4× Pro Bowl (1996, 1999–2001), Second-Team All-Pro (1999), Super Bowl champion (XXXIV), NFL Receiving Yards Leader (1996), Pro Football Hall of Fame523154Tony SempleDetroit LionsG75199Steve MatthewsKansas City ChiefsQB1995411109Ken IrvinBuffalo BillsDB199612828Jerome WoodsKansas City ChiefsDBPro Bowl (2003)1997521151Tony WilliamsMinnesota VikingsDT637200Richard HogansChicago BearsLB732233Marvin ThomasChicago BearsDE199932687Mike McKenzieGreen Bay PackersDB Super Bowl champion (XLIV)20012637Idrees BashirIndianapolis ColtsDB22354Michael StoneArizona CardinalsDB428123Marcus BellArizona CardinalsDT200331478Wade SmithMiami DolphinsTPro Bowl (2012)746260Travis AnglinDetroit LionsWR2004711212Eric TaylorPittsburgh SteelersDT200612727DeAngelo WilliamsCarolina PanthersRBPro Bowl (2009), Second-Team All-Pro (2008), 2× NFL Rushing Touchdowns leader (2008, 2015)421118Stephen GostkowskiNew England PatriotsK4× Pro Bowl (2008, 2013–2015), 2× First-Team All-Pro (2008, 2015), NFL Record 479 Consecutive Extra Points made, 3× Super Bowl champion (XLIX, LI, LIII)200753140Brandon McDonaldCleveland BrownsCB2009740249Clinton McDonaldCincinnati BengalsDESuper Bowl champion (XLVIII)201211111Dontari PoeKansas City ChiefsDT2× Pro Bowl (2013, 2014), Second-Team All-Pro (2013)2014741256Lonnie BallentineHouston TexansDB201559145Bobby McCainMiami DolphinsCB710227Martin IfediSt. Louis RamsDE201612626Paxton LynchDenver BroncosQB201759153Jake ElliottCincinnati BengalsKPro Bowl (2021), Super Bowl champion (LII)201821951Anthony MillerChicago BearsWR513150Genard AveryCleveland BrownsLB20193670Darrell HendersonLos Angeles RamsRBSuper Bowl champion (LVI)426128Tony PollardDallas CowboysRBPro Bowl (2022)20203266Antonio GibsonWashington RedskinsRB79223Chris ClaybrooksJacksonville JaguarsDB716230Dustin WoodardNew England PatriotsC202156150Kenneth GainwellPhiladelphia EaglesRB202232690Dylan ParhamLas Vegas RaidersOG433138Calvin AustinPittsburgh SteelersWR2025741257Kobee MinorNew England PatriotsDB2026417117Travis BurkeLos Angeles ChargersT DraftHistory.com
Undrafted Free Agents Draft yearPlayerFirst TeamPositionProfessional achievements1960Dave StricklandDenver BroncosG1965John BramlettDenver BroncosLB2× AFL All-Star1966Billy FletcherDenver BroncosDB1978James ThompsonNew York GiantsWRWilliam CesareTampa Bay BuccaneersDB1980Ken DunekPhiladelphia EaglesTE1982Rick AckermanSan Diego ChargersDT1984Darrell NelsonPittsburgh SteelersTEStan AdamsLos Angeles RaidersLB1985Derrick BurroughsBuffalo BillsDB1986Eric FairsHouston OilersLB1987Jeff WomackMinnesota VikingsRBEdwin LoveladyNew York GiantsWREnis JacksonCleveland BrownsDBDavid BrandonSan Diego ChargersLBDon BramlettMinnesota VikingsDTDennis BorckyNew York GiantsNT1991Glenn RogersTampa Bay BuccaneersDB1995James LoganCincinnati BenglasLB1996Marcus HollidaySt. Louis RamsRB1999Mac CodyIndianapolis ColtsWR2000Darrius BlevinsSt. Louis RamsWRSuper Bowl champion (XXXIV)Reggie HowardOakland RaidersDB2003Artis HicksPhiladelphia EaglesG/TDante BrownPittsburgh SteelersRB2004Tony BrownCarolina PanthersDE2007Robert DouglasTennessee TitansRB2010Duke CalhounNew York GiantsWR2011Kellen HeardOakland RaidersDT2012Ronald LearyDallas CowboysG2013Robert SteeplesSt. Louis RamsCB2014Akeem DavisWashington RedskinsSMarcus BallNew Orleans SaintsSJordan DeveyBaltimore RavensTSuper Bowl champion (XLIX)2016Alan CrossTampa Bay BuccaneersTEWynton McManisSan Francisco 49ersLB2017Mose FrazierDenver BroncosWRArthur MauletNew Orleans SaintsCB2019Tevin JonesHouston TexansWR2020Bryce HuffNew York JetsLBPatrick TaylorGreen Bay PackersRB2021Riley PattersonDetroit LionsKDamonte CoxieGreen Bay PackersWR2× CFL Grey Cup champion (2022, 2024)2022J.J. RussellTampa Bay BuccaneersLBCobi FrancisHouston TexansCB2023Quindell JohnsonLos Angeles RamsS2024Joseph ScatesJacksonville JaguarsWRBlake WatsonDenver BroncosRB2025Seth HeniganJacksonville JaguarsQBChandler MartinBaltimore RavensWRRoc TaylorPittsburgh SteelersWR
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