32 Tigers now in the transfer portal

Memphis continues to be impacted by the transfer portal, and as of Thursday evening, 32 players have announced their intention to enter the portal. Five more players entered the portal over the last 24 hours, including a pair of young running backs.

All five of the newest departures were listed as redshirt sophomores or younger.

The transfer portal doesn’t officially open until January 2, but most players announced their decisions prior to the portal opening. It was reported last week that nobody from the 2025 staff would be retained by Huff, which gives players more reason to enter the portal. 

Last season, Huff brought in nearly 70 new players to Southern Miss, and he’ll have a similar task at Memphis. A lot of his players at Southern Miss are starting to announce their intentions to enter the portal, and they will be players to keep an eye on, especially with the position coaches that Huff brought with him to Memphis.

OT Parker Peterson 

Parker Peterson committed to the Tigers as a three-star recruit in the class of 2023, but he didn’t appear in any action in his first two seasons. This year, as a redshirt sophomore, Peterson appeared in two games and was on the field for six snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.

RB Makari Bodiford

Makari Bodiford committed to Memphis as a three-star recruit in the class of 2024, and he appeared in seven games as a true freshman. This season, Bodiford only appeared in four games, and he finished the year with 64 yards and three touchdowns on 22 carries.

Bodiford was mainly used on short-yard packages, and he didn’t see action after the win over Arkansas.

EDGE Le’Kell McGowan

Le’Kell McGowan joined the Tigers after spending a season at Trinity Valley CC, where he recorded 21 tackles, two sacks, two tackles for loss and recovered a fumble. He didn’t see any action this season with the Tigers.

RB Khyair Spain

Khyair Spain committed to Memphis over Indiana and Kentucky in the class of 2024, and he was redshirted during the 2024 season. This year, Spain played in three games and recorded 72 yards on 11 carries.

Spain received his biggest opportunity in the Gasparilla Bowl, where he finished with 65 yards on nine attempts.

OT Josiah Clemons

Josiah Clemons committed to Memphis over Mississippi State as a three-star recruit in the class of 2025. Clemons didn’t see any action this season and will have four years of eligibility remaining.

Current List (On3):

OT Parker Peterson

RB Makari Bodiford

EDGE Le’Kell McGowan 

RB Kyair Spain

OT Josiah Clemons

OL Ethan Newman

OL Josiah Clemons

LB Kenyon Rivera

DL Kavion Benton

DL Jayden Marable

K Gianni Spetic

WR Jamari Hawkins 

TE Bryce Anderson

LB DeMarco Ward

RB Sutton Smith

OL Malachi Breland

LB Kamore Harris

TE Matt Adcock

DL Joshua White

S Jacory Johnson

S Kamari Wilson

S Chris Bracy

OL Taccofah Lewis

TE Christian Ross

QB Antwann Hill

LB Everett Roussaw

QB Ty Collins

CB Samson Israel

OL Sean Dugery

EDGE Chase Carter

S Jaylen Thompson

QB Arrington Maiden