Memphis Welcomes Fifteen During Early Signing Period

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis head coach Ryan Silverfield announced on Wednesday afternoon the signing of 15 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent to play for the Tigers in 2022.

The class includes 10 high school seniors, as well as five transfers. The group includes six offensive players and nine on the defensive side of the ball.

"The Memphis Football program just got a lot better today," said Silverfield. "We are excited about the addition of these great student-athletes. These young men will have bright futures on the football field, in the classroom and in our community. The future here is very bright".

The 2021 early period signing class features three student-athletes from Tennessee, three from Alabama, two from Georgia and Mississippi and one each from Arkansas, California, Florida, Kansas and South Carolina.

Among the signees are three defensive backs, three defensive linemen, three linebackers, three offensive linemen, one running back, one tight end and one quarterback.

LB Antwain Barham, OL Davion Carter, QB Tevin Carter, DB Trevor Hardy, TE Anthony Landphere, OL Terrance McClain, LB AJ Odom, DB Ladarian Paulk, LB Warren Peeples and DL Joshua White will all enroll in the spring for the Tigers.

Antwain Barham
Linebacker | 6-2 | 210
Milan, Tenn. | Milan HS
Three-star prospect by Rivals … No. 1,234 overall recruit by 247Sports … Ranked as the 72^nd best linebacker in the nation, 30^th best overall prospect in the state and the 430^th best recruit in the region by ESPN … 2020 All-West Tennessee Second Team … Recorded 86 tackles, forced three fumbles and had an interception as a junior.

Dedrick Bell
Defensive Back | 6-3 | 178
Pensacola, Fla. | Pensacola HS
Three-star prospect and No. 1,674 overall recruit by 247Sports … Ranked him as the 114^th best safety in the nation, 186^th best overall prospect in the state and the 580^th best recruit in the region by ESPN … Four-year letterman in both football and track ... Tallied 15 solo tackles and five pass breakups.

Davion Carter
Offensive Line | 6-2 | 290
Pearl, Miss. | Northwest CC
Three-star defensive lineman by 247Sports coming out of high school in 2021 … Was the No. 1,261 overall recruit, 152^nd best defensive lineman and the 189^th ranked player in Texas by 247Sports … First Team All-MAAC and North Division OL MVP.

Tevin Carter
Quarterback | 6-3 | 230
Memphis, Tenn. | PURE Youth HS
Three-star quarterback by Rivals … also ranked the 20^th best pro-style quarterback in the nation and the 17^th ranked player in the state … Three-star prospect and No. 600 overall recruit by 247Sports … Ranked the 370^th best recruit in the region by ESPN … QB Elite 11 finalist with 24 college offers … Selected for AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star game … 2,204 career passing yards with 29 career touchdowns … Three-time All-State.

Eric Gaston
Defensive Line | 6-5 | 270
Antioch, Tenn. | Cane Ridge HS
Three-star prospect by Rivals … Also ranked as the 31^st best overall prospect in the state … No. 986 overall recruit by 247Sports … Ranked as the 94^th best defensive end in the nation and the 475^th best recruit in the region by ESPN … Hume Award finalist … Four-year letterman in both football and basketball ... Tallied 41 tackles, five sacks and eight TFLs.

Trevor Hardy
Defensive Back | 6-2 | 175
Alabaster, Ala. | Thompson HS
Three-star safety by Rivals … also ranked the 35^th player in the state … No. 1133 overall recruit by 247Sports … ranked the 82^nd best safety in the nation and the 544^th best recruit in the region by ESPN … Two-time state champion … MVP in state championship game … Totaled 28 tackles, two interceptions and eight pass breakups.

Anthony Landphere
Tight End | 6-5 | 253
San Mateo, Calif. | College of San Mateo
Three-star JUCO tight end by 247Sports … 43^rd overall JUCO prospect in the country, second ranked tight end and fourth JUCO player in California by 247Sports … Three-star prospect and 81^st overall tight end out of high school in 2019 by 247Sports … Bay 6 All-League … Recorded 13 receptions for 103 yards and one touchdown.

Terrance McClain
Offensive Line | 6-4 | 295
Sumter, S.C. | Coffeyville CC
All-KJCCC First Team Offense.

Kyndall McKenzie
Offensive Line | 6-2 | 305
Little Rock, Ark. | Parkview Magnet HS
Three-star prospect and No. 1,697 overall recruit by 247Sports … Ranked as the 82^nd best guard in the nation, 16^th best overall prospect in the state and the 618^th best recruit in the region by ESPN … 6A All-State … 91% grade rate this past season … 87 knockdown blocks … Added 38 tackles, five TFLs and a forced fumble on defense.

AJ Odom
Linebacker | 6-3 | 210
Oakman, Ala. | Oakman HS
Three-star prospect by Rivals … Also ranked the 30^th best overall prospect in the state … No. 989 overall recruit by 247Sports … Also ranked the 98^th best linebacker in the by 247Sports … Ranked the 505^th best recruit in the region by ESPN … Region 6 Defensive Player of the Year … Daily Mountain Eagle Defensive Player of the Year … First-Team All-State.

Ladarian Paulk
Defensive Back | 6-2 | 190
Apopka, Fla. | Fort Scott CC
All-KJCCC Honorable Mention … Recorded 17 solo tackles, 16 assisted tackles, two interceptions and one touchdown.

Warren Peeples
Linebacker | 6-2 | 225
Highland, Kan. | Highlands CC
All-KJCCC First Team Defense … Tallied 42 total tackles, 12.5 sacks, 14 TFL's, two forced fumbled and one fumble recovery.

James Quinnelly
Defensive Line | 6-5 | 275
Daphne, Ala. | Daphne HS
Three-star prospect and No. 1,403 overall recruit by 247Sports … Also ranked the 45^th-best recruit in Alabama by 247Sports … Ranked as the 114^th best defensive lineman in the nation and the 531^st best recruit in the region by ESPN … 2022 Future Senior Bowl prospect … First Team All-County … First Team All-Coastal … Named to All-State Team as well as the North vs. South All-Star Game … Racked up 60 tackles, six TFLs and six sacks.

Sutton Smith
Running Back | 5-10 | 180
Marietta, Ga. | Walton HS
Three-star prospect by Rivals … Also ranked as the 96^th best overall prospect in the state … Three-star prospect and No. 1,238^th overall recruit by 247Sports … Ranked as the 82^nd best running back in the nation and the 456^th best recruit in the region … 2021 GMSAA All-Star West Division … Rushed for 748 yards on 140 carries this season … Added 15 rushing touchdowns, 363 receiving yards.

Joshua White
Defensive Line | 6-4 | 275
Ellenwood, Ga. | Cedar Grove HS
Four-star prospect by Rivals … Also ranked as the 17^th best defensive line recruit in the nation and the 29^th best overall prospect in the state … No. 395 overall recruit by 247Sports … Ranked as the 213^th best recruit in the region by ESPN … 2020 First Team All-Region 5A.

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