Kory Gainwell

Position:
RB
Ht./Wt.:
5-8 / 180
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Yazoo City, Miss.
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