Memphis Tigers Depth Chart

75
79
OFF
74
DEF
Average
Matchup
American Athletic2-1 (2026)#72 Recruiting6% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 2
    79
    Marcus StokesRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 3
    64
    Air NolandRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
RB
  1. 6
    76
    Jaylin CarterSO/TR
    Starter
  2. 28
    76
    Manny CoveyRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 7
    72
    Dallan HaydenRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 5
    71
    Stonka BurnsideRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 13
    64
    Jemyri DavisRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 12
    83
    Brady KluseJR
    Starter
  2. 11
    63
    Jermane HayesSO/TR
    TRANSFER
SLOT
  1. 1
    86
    Tychaun ChapmanRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 17
    78
    Alante BrownRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
TE
  1. 0
    85
    Hunter TiptonRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 14
    65
    Aidan O'CallaghanRS SO/TR
LT
  1. 71
    78
    Xavier AllenSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 78
    68
    Riley McGeheeJR/TR
    TRANSFER
LG
  1. 75
    85
    Skyler GrantRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 76
    65
    Parker MitchellRS SR/TR
C
  1. 73
    67
    Phillip GrayRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 50
    67
    Koby KeenumRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
RG
  1. 55
    71
    Maarten WoudsmaRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 77
    71
    Brian GrantRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 59
    85
    Aaron KarasRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 66
    79
    Carde SmithRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER

Next game kickoff time

Memphis Tigers plays UT Martin at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

See the schedule and scores →

Coaching Staff

Head CoachCharles Huff1st season
Offensive CoordinatorKevin Decker
Defensive CoordinatorLance Guidry

What's Next

Who do they play next?No game listed for Memphis this weekWho's starting at QB?Marcus Stokes — starting quarterback for MemphisHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Memphis
2026 Schedule

0 games

Tap any game for the matchup breakdown — history, projection, and a simulated result.

    Team Analysis
    WHY #74 IN WS POWER
    Results this season-2.0 pts

    Lost to Boise State Broncos, who wasn't ranked, in week 2.

    2025 SP+: 2.1

    85%

    Roster talent: 51st percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #72 national

    6%

    Returning production: 6%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    39 adds in two-deep · avg 74 OVR · top add: T. Chapman (WR, 86, from Southern Miss)

    Camp battles to watch4
    Coach MemphisTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Memphis?

    Memphis Tigers starting lineup

    Marcus Stokes is the projected starting quarterback for Memphis as of September 16, 2026. Air Noland is listed second.

    Memphis also projects Jaylin Carter at running back, Stonka Burnside at wide receiver and Hunter Tipton at tight end.

    The full Memphis Tigers two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Marcus Stokes · QBJaylin Carter · RBStonka Burnside · WR-XHunter Tipton · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Memphis's starting quarterback?
    Marcus Stokes is the projected starting quarterback for Memphis as of September 16, 2026. Air Noland is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Memphis?
    Jaylin Carter is the projected starter at running back for Memphis, with Manny Covey listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Memphis?
    Stonka Burnside is the projected starter at wide receiver for Memphis, with Jemyri Davis listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Memphis?
    Hunter Tipton is the projected starter at tight end for Memphis, with Aidan O'Callaghan listed second.
    When was the Memphis Tigers depth chart last updated?
    The Memphis Tigers depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Memphis's record last season?
    Memphis Tigers finished 8-5 (4-4 in American Athletic play).
    When does Memphis Tigers play next?
    Memphis Tigers plays UT Martin at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

    Full Memphis roster

    Every player on the Memphis Tigers depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Stonka Burnside, Jemyri Davis

    WR: Brady Kluse, Jermane Hayes

    WR: Tychaun Chapman, Alante Brown

    LT: Xavier Allen, Riley McGehee

    LG: Skyler Grant, Parker Mitchell

    C: Phillip Gray, Koby Keenum

    RG: Maarten Woudsma, Brian Grant

    RT: Aaron Karas, Carde Smith

    TE: Hunter Tipton, Aidan O'Callaghan

    QB: Marcus Stokes, Air Noland

    RB: Jaylin Carter, Manny Covey, Dallan Hayden

    Defense

    DE: J'Mond Tapp, Joseph Head Jr.

    NT: Taylor Burton, Jacari Gatling

    DT: Jaden McKinney, KJ Miles

    DE: Elijah Kinsler, Jabari Ishmael, J'Mari Monette

    WLB: Zach Ruffin, JJ Clayton

    MLB: Mike Montgomery, Trey McDonald

    CB: Chauncey Logan Jr., Ellis Ellis Jr.

    SS: Dylan Smith, Chase Pinkston

    FS: Ahmere Foster, Dylan King

    CB: Anthony Richard Jr., Darius Malcolm Jr.

    NB: Ian Foster, Beni Mwamba

    Special Teams

    PT: Harrison Tuck, Jake Snyder

    PK: Philippe Laforge, Tarik Ahmetbasic

    KO: Tarik Ahmetbasic, Philippe Laforge

    LS: Weston Simmons, Ben Majors

    H: Harrison Tuck, Jake Snyder

    PR: Alante Brown, Manny Covey

    KR: Alante Brown, Ian Foster