WHOLESALE MEMPHIS TIGERS PRODUCTS
The Memphis Tigers have been a force to be reckoned with in college football in recent years, with a long history of producing talented players. From the early days of DeAngelo Williams to the current crop of star athletes, the Tigers have always had a deep pool of talented players. Here are the top 10 best players of Memphis Tigers.
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DeAngelo Williams (RB, 2002-2005) DeAngelo Williams is undoubtedly one of the greatest players in Memphis Tigers history. During his time at Memphis, he set numerous records, including the school's all-time leading rusher with 6,026 yards. He was named Conference USA Player of the Year twice and was a unanimous All-American in 2005.
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Paxton Lynch (QB, 2013-2015) Paxton Lynch is another standout player from Memphis. He threw for over 8,000 yards and 59 touchdowns during his three-year career, leading the Tigers to a 19-7 record during that time. He was drafted in the first round by the Denver Broncos in 2016.
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Isaac Bruce (WR, 1992-1993) Isaac Bruce only played two seasons at Memphis, but he left a lasting impact. He set school records for receiving yards and touchdowns in a season and was named a first-team All-American in 1993. He went on to have a successful NFL career, winning a Super Bowl with the St. Louis Rams.
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Joe Rocconi (LB, 1940-1942) Joe Rocconi was a standout linebacker for the Tigers in the 1940s. He was a three-time All-Southern Conference selection and helped lead Memphis to a conference championship in 1941. Rocconi was later inducted into the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame.
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DeAngelo Mack (OF, 2007-2009) DeAngelo Mack was a standout baseball player for the Tigers, earning All-American honors in 2009. He set school records for home runs and RBIs and helped lead Memphis to its first NCAA tournament appearance in 14 years.
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Stephen Gostkowski (K, 2002-2005) Stephen Gostkowski is one of the most successful kickers in Memphis Tigers history. He made 70% of his field goals during his career and set school records for field goals in a game and a season. Gostkowski went on to have a successful NFL career, winning three Super Bowls with the New England Patriots.
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Anthony Miller (WR, 2014-2017) Anthony Miller was one of the most explosive players in Memphis Tigers history. He set school records for receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns in a season, and was a two-time All-American. Miller was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2018.
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Martin Ifedi (DE, 2010-2013) Martin Ifedi was a dominant pass rusher for the Tigers, setting school records for sacks and tackles for loss. He was a two-time All-Conference USA selection and was named a first-team All-American in 2013.
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Billy Murphy (QB, 1958-1960) Billy Murphy was a standout quarterback for the Tigers in the late 1950s. He set school records for passing yards and touchdowns and was named an All-American in 1960. Murphy went on to coach at Memphis for over a decade.
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Joe Wylie (RB, 1982-1985) Joe Wylie was one of the most dynamic running backs in Memphis Tigers history. He set school records for rushing yards and touchdowns in a season and was named an All-American in 1985.