Memphis football gets commitment from Kamren Washington, WAC Freshman of the Year

Memphis added extra assistance on the line of defense as former Sam Houston State lineman Kamren Washington dedicated to the Tigers.

Washington was the WAC Freshman of the 12 months final season after recording 13 tackles with a sack in 10 video games. The 6-foot-2, 265 pound native from Mansfield, Texas entered the switch portal on April 12 in accordance with his Twitter feed.

Washington took a go to to Memphis throughout the spring sport Friday and likewise had gives from Charlotte, Texas State, Louisiana Tech and North Texas amongst others.

“Quickly as I obtained there, it was only a click on with (line of defense) Coach (Kyle) Pope and (head coach Ryan) Silverfield,” Washington instructed The Industrial Enchantment. “They’ve workforce and I believe I can come make an impression within the system and assist them win a championship.”

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He additionally stated the spring sport atmosphere factored into his determination together with loving the tradition at Memphis.

Memphis has depth on line of defense with returners Wardalis Ducksworth, Cam’Ron Jackson, Zy Brockington, Muaurice White and Jaylon Allen. It is also one of many youthful place teams on the workforce with simply six seniors within the combine.

Washington is the second former convention freshman of the 12 months the Tigers added this cycle. Memphis additionally signed Northern Illinois operating again Jeyvon Ducker, the reigning MAC Freshman of the 12 months.

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