University of Memphis Athletics
2020 Football Roster

Jersey Number 25
Kory Gainwell
- Position:
- RB
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-8 / 180
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Yazoo City, Miss.
- High School:
- Yazoo County HS
- Prev School:
- Yazoo County HS
2020 (Freshman)
• Opted out of season
Prior to Memphis/Personal
• A three-star standout from Yazoo County High School
• Posted 1,000-yard rushing seasons in his final two years at Yazoo County
• Collected 10 total touchdowns in his senior season
• Had 1,839 all-purpose yards as a junior and added 1,461 all-purpose yards in his senior year
• Son of Curtis and Monica Gainwell
• Older brother, Kenneth, was a running back for the Tigers (2018-20) and was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round (Pick 150) in the 2021 NFL Draft
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