Memphis bolsters recruiting class, adding three commitments on Sunday

While the Tigers wrap up the season on the field, Ryan Silverfield and his staff continue hit the recruiting trail ahead of the December 3 early signing period. On Sunday, Memphis picked up three commitments, and the Tigers now have 23 players committed in the 2026 class.

Memphis currently has the No. 64 class in the country, according to Rivals, and they rank No. 2 in the American behind South Florida.

The afternoon started when three-star wide receiver Jaylin Taylor announced his commitment on social media. Taylor recorded 1,142 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns this year for Oxford High School in Alabama, according to MaxPreps.

Taylor originally committed to Marshall in June, but he flipped his commitment to the Tigers after taking and official visit over the weekend.

A few hours later, TigerSportsReport reported that JUCO defensive lineman Antonio Sandel-Bascomb had committed to the Tigers. Sandel-Bascomb, who is listed at 6-foot-3 and 305 pounds, recorded 29 tackles, eight tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks in eight games this season for Coffeyville Community College.

The Akron, Ohio native is listed as a redshirt sophomore on the 2025 Coffeyville roster, and like Taylor, Sandel-Bascomb was also in for a visit over the weekend.

The final commitment of the day came as another flip as cornerback Brandon Ford announced his commitment Memphis. Ford, who committed to Oklahoma State in July, flipped to the Tigers, giving Silverfield and his staff three commitments following a weekend of visits.

This is the second time Ford has flipped his commitment. He originally committed to Kansas State in October 2024, but he flipped to the Cowboys in October. After taking an official visit over the weekend, Ford flipped his commitment again, choosing the Tigers over offers Arizona, Nebraska, and many other power five offers.