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Quindell Johnson's goodbye to Memphis seemed well arranged in November. From walking out pregame for senior day festivities to saying "no comment" postgame about future plans. Against Tulane, his hometown team, Johnson had nine tackles and an interception in the Tigers' 33-28 win. But the "no comment" was less being coy and more unsure because Johnson started to waver about being selected in the NFL Draft. "I knew what I had done and what I was capable of doing," Johnson said. "But then, I had those doubts. If I come back, I knew I could get my draft grade up." The senior safety announced his return on Dec. 30 on Twitter.

The decision was partly aided by talking with the NFL Draft advisory board, who wanted to see a better 40-yard time and improvement in man-to-man coverage. But Johnson, a two-time All-AAC safety, also considered what his parents taught him in New Orleans. Finish what you start. Be loyal where you are. Trust things will always work out. "My Dad told me coming into Memphis that no matter the outcome, just stick it out. You just never know what happens," said Johnson, who had 104 tackles and 11 pass breakups last season. Loyalty was practiced early on in the Johnson household. Quindell and his twin brother Kendell played for the same AAU basketball program from 5 years old until high school. Their father Darell backed up his words by coaching his sons during their 10-plus years in the program. - Memphis Commercial Appeal

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FS Quindell Johnson, Memphis
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08/09/22 - Reggie Grimes II, rSr/2026, Memphis, 6-4, 282 (DS#999 DE) + More +

Hand-in-hand with the offensive tempo is the desire for Venables' defense - and though Ted Roof is the defensive coordinator, there's no doubt the defense is Venables' - to be aggressive about bringing pressure. That not only is about how much pressure they bring but from where. Defensive end Reggie Grimes said earlier this week he's being asked to do much more in the new scheme compared to what he did under Alex Grinch's system the last two seasons. The Sooners will bring pressure from plenty of different spots and angles as they figure to be much less predictable in that area than they had been in recent years. The defensive ends and linebackers, in particular, are being tasked to do more than they had to do previously, which figures to give defensive ends like Grimes and Ethan Downs and linebackers like DaShaun White and David Ugwoegbu, among others, more of a chance to shine. - Daily Oklahoman

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DE Reggie Grimes II, Memphis
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08/07/22 - Brendon Lewis, rSr/2026, Memphis, 6-2, 209 (DS#21 QB) + More +

When asked about positives from the 2021 season, Colorado quarterback Brendon Lewis had to think for a few seconds. "Towards the end of the season, we showed improvement and started moving the ball," he said, before quickly shifting to thoughts of the upcoming season. "We're gonna see a lot more of that this year. (Offensive coordinator Mike) Sanford has done a great job and made a new offense for everybody so it's going to be really fun." It's understandable that Lewis wouldn't dwell too much on the 2021 season, because it was filled with growing pains. As a freshman, first-year starter, Lewis played behind a struggling offensive line and wound up at or near the bottom of the Pac-12 in passer rating, completion percentage and yards per game as the Buffaloes went 4-8 (3-6 Pac-12).

There were highlights, including leading the Buffs to an overtime win against Oregon State and scoring the deciding touchdown in a home win against Washington. Both of those came in November. "The best part of that is that he played for 12 games for us last year," head coach Karl Dorrell said. Lewis, who is competing to keep his starting job, has spent the past eight months learning from that experience. "Watching a lot of film," he said of his offseason. "When we learned the new offense with coach Sanford, we went back and I tried to visualize the plays that he would call, the looks that he would see from last season. So we did a lot of that. A lot of fine tweaking on some mechanical things, lower body-type stuff, a lot of grinding. It was really fun." Lewis is now a third-year sophomore and the Buffs believe he has improved since the end of last season. - Denver Post

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QB Brendon Lewis, Memphis
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08/04/22 - Quindell Johnson, rSr/2023, Memphis, 6-0, 201 (DS#14 FS) + More +

2022 PRESEASON CHUCK BEDNARIK AWARD WATCH LIST: Quindell Johnson, Memphis, Senior S,...Johnson, who was also named to both the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watchlist and the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watchlist, is one of 90 student-athletes on the Bednarik Award Watchlist. A preseason First-Team All-AAC choice by Phil Steele this year, Johnson was named second-team All-AAC for the second-straight season in 2021 after ranking second in the conference in total tackles (104) and solo tackles (66). He also ranked third in the league in tackles per game (8.7) and sixth in pass breakups (11). Johnson also had 4.5 tackles for loss, one sack and one interception on the year. - Memphis Football

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FS Quindell Johnson, Memphis
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08/02/22 - Joseph Scates, rSr/2024, Memphis, 6-2, 205 (DS#124 WR) + More +

For the first time since 2014, Memphis is coming off a season in which it ranked outside the top 25 in toal offense. There are concerns about the run game and a receiving corps that must replace Calvin Austin III. Offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey expected Joseph Scates (6-3, 205-pound transfer from Iowa State) to bounce back from spring injuries and do the job. Said Cramsey: "He's fast and he's a long strider who gains ground. A tall, long guy who can pick them up, put them down and go get it. He can take the lid off the coverage. He can get himself downfield, he can stretch the field. He's going to force guys to play off a little bit and safeties to stay out of the box." At Iowa State, Scates appeared in 33 games over three seasons for the Cyclones. He totaled 16 receptions for 304 yards and four touchdowns. - Memphis Commercial Appeal

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WR Joseph Scates, Memphis
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08/02/22 - Devontae Dobbs, rJr/2024, Memphis, 6-4, 295 (DS#999 OG) + More +

Memphis posted its updated football roster for the season and several names were missing. Junior offensive lineman Devontae Dobbs, freshman running back JP Martin and sophomore wide receiver Khi Mathieu are not listed on the roster. A school athletics spokesperson declined comment and referred to coach Ryan Silverfield's next availability Wednesday to open preseason practice. Dobbs was one of several high-profile transfers who arrived after the 2020 season. He arrived from Michigan State and played in five games last season. He participated in spring practice. Dobbs was a four-star recruit coming out of high school in 2019. - Memphis Commercial Appeal

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OG Devontae Dobbs, Memphis
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08/01/22 - Quindell Johnson, rSr/2023, Memphis, 6-0, 201 (DS#14 FS) + More +

2022 PRESEASON BRONKO NAGURSKI TROPHY WATCHLIST: S Quindell Johnson, Memphis,...A preseason First-Team All-AAC choice by Phil Steele this year, Johnson was named second-team All-AAC for the second-straight season in 2021 after ranking second in the conference in total tackles (104) and solo tackles (66). He also ranked third in the league in tackles per game (8.7) and sixth in pass breakups (11). Johnson also had 4.5 tackles for loss, one sack and one interception on the year. - Memphis Football

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FS Quindell Johnson, Memphis
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08/01/22 - Reid Bauer, rSr/2024, Memphis, 5-10, 208 (DS#22 P) + More +

2022 PRESEASON RAY GUY WATCHLIST: Reid Bauer - Arkansas,... In four seasons, Bauer has 156 punts for an average of 41.6 yards with a long of 64 and 40 landing inside the 20. In 2021 Bauer (5-11, 213) became the first Arkansas student-athlete to win the Peter Mortell Holder of the Year Award … He made good on a couple of fake punts including a 32-yard touchdown to tight end Blake Kern at Alabama. At Magnolia High (Texas) he averaged 41.3 yards per punt as a senior and played linebacker, totaling 83 stops, 50 solo, 11 tackles for a loss with three sacks. - Arkansas Football

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P Reid Bauer, Memphis
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07/31/22 - Joe Doyle, rSr/2023, Memphis, 6-0, 195 (DS#5 P) + More +

2022 PRESEASON RAY GUY WATCHLIST: Joe Doyle - Memphis,...Doyle (6-1, 199) played for Tennessee 2018 and 2019. He was first on the Ray Guy watch list in 2018 and became a finalist. As a redshirt junior in 2021, Doyle appeared in all 12 games for the Tigers, seeing action at punter and field goal kicker. Punted 41 times on the season for an average of 46.0 per attempt with four touchbacks, 14 fair catches, 16 inside the 20-yard line and 16 punts of over 50 yards. Connected on 7-of-12 field goals with a long of 51. Hit all five of his field goal attempts against Nicholls and had season-long 51 yarder against Mississippi State. At Farragut High School (Knoxville, Tenn.) 2017 Under Armour All-American punter, 2017 All-State punter; Only punter selected for both the Army and Under Armour All-American Games and in 2016 was Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Semifinalist - Memphis Football

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P Joe Doyle, Memphis
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07/29/22 - Quindell Johnson, rSr/2023, Memphis, 6-0, 201 (DS#14 FS) + More +

Quindell Johnson flirted with the NFL Draft but the two-time All-AAC second team selection returns for a final year as possibly the Tigers' best overall player. It's a good sign for a team that was 103rd nationally in passing yards allowed last season and has been among the nation's bottom 30 teams in that category four of the last five seasons. Johnson's been an intelligent, instinctive playmaker since his freshman year (six career interceptions, 104 tackles last season). He's also durable with no missed games in three seasons and will help lead a defense that returns three starters in the secondary. If the Tigers' pass defense improves, Johnson must be at the center of it. A big season won't just help his NFL stock, it could help the defense take significant steps forward under first-year coordinator Matt Barnes. - Memphis Commercial Appeal

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FS Quindell Johnson, Memphis
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07/29/22 - Seth Henigan, Sr/2025, Memphis, 6-3, 215 (DS#13 QB) + More +

Seth Henigan returns after his Freshman All-American season as the established leader of the Tigers' offense. All eyes are on him to take a bigger leap in his second year. Henigan added more weight since last season to get stronger. He's a better student of the offense, which won't change much under offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey. But with fewer proven skill position players around him, Memphis needs him healthy to carry a greater burden on offense. The Tigers saw last season how quarterback injuries can affect things. Grant Gunnell's preseason injury opened the door for Henigan and when Henigan was out against UCF with a shoulder injury, the offense sputtered. Until playmakers emerge, the offense revolves around Henigan and his health is as critical as his on-field growth. - Memphis Commercial Appeal

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QB Seth Henigan, Memphis
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07/28/22 - Quindell Johnson, rSr/2023, Memphis, 6-0, 201 (DS#14 FS) + More +

2022 PRESEASON JIM THORPE AWARD WATCHLIST: Quindell Johnson, Memphis, Sr.,... Johnson was named second-team All-AAC for the second-straight season in 2021 after ranking second in the conference in total tackles (104) and solo tackles (66). He also ranked third in the league in tackles per game (8.7) and sixth in pass breakups (11). Johnson also had 4.5 tackles for loss, one sack and one interception on the year. - Memphis Football

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FS Quindell Johnson, Memphis
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07/26/22 - Jalen Bell, rSr/2026, Memphis, 6-0, 280 (DS#999 DT) + More +

2022 PRESEASON ALL-SWAC SECOND TEAM: Defensive Lineman: Jalen Bell, Mississippi Valley State,...Bell, a junior from Detroit, Michigan and HBCU Sports Preseason Second Teamer, was selected to the Phil Steele All-SWAC Third Team and currently slots 49th among active FCS student-athletes for career tackles for loss per game (0.84). He leads all returning defenders with 9.5 tackles for loss and two quarterback hurries from a year ago in which he took down 39 ball carriers and sacked four quarterbacks. - Mississippi Valley State Football

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DT Jalen Bell, Memphis
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07/25/22 - Blake Watson, rSr/2024, Memphis, 5-09, 200 (DS#14 RB) + More +

2022 PRESEASON DOAK WALKER AWARD CANDIDATE: Blake Watson (Jr.), Old Dominion,...After missing the 2020 season, running back Blake Watson (5-9, 193) made a strong comeback last season. He played in 11 games with 10 starts and totaled 1,112 yards and eight touchdown. He set a school record with five straight 100-yard games. In 2019, Watson made Conference USA Honorable Mention kick returner ... Conference USA All-Freshman Team kick returner ... Appeared in 11 games, making three starts ... Led ODU with 828 all purpose yards and 75.3 all purpose yards per game ... Led Conference USA with 26.4 yards per kick return ... Caught 13 passes for 79 yards ... Rushed 25 times for 119 yards and one touchdown . Brother Brad played at Wake Forest and with the Los Angeles Chargers. - Old Dominion Football

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RB Blake Watson, Memphis
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07/25/22 - Jacob Likes, rSr/2024, Memphis, 6-3, 296 (DS#31 C) + More +

2022 PRESEASON RIMINGTON TROPHY WATCHLIST: Jacob Likes, Memphis,...In 2021, Likes started all 11 games in which he appeared for the Tigers, allowing just two sacks and three quarterback hurries in 451 pass protection snaps. He helped Memphis rank 16th in the nation in passing offense (298.8) and 38th in total offense (434.9). For his career, Likes has appeared in 19 games and is a three-time AAC All-Academic Team honoree. - Memphis Football

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C Jacob Likes, Memphis
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