Rookie coach Mike Norvell has hit what he considers a home run with his first Memphis signing class. Eight players on the defensive side of the ball, ten on offense (including eight at the skill positions).

Nehemiah Augustus — linebacker (6-0, 205), Patterson, LA

Jahod Booker — wide receiver (5-11, 185), Montgomery, AL  
 
Jonathan Cook — safety (6-0, 198), Daphne, AL  

Sean Dykes — wide receiver (6-1, 210), Manvel, TX  
 


Riley Ferguson
 — quarterback (6-4, 190), Matthews, NC  
 
Jacobi Francis — cornerback (5-9, 160), Covington, GA  
 
Harneet Gill — offensive line (6-7, 265), St. Charles, MO  

Tim Hart — linebacker (6-1, 220), Memphis, TN (MUS)  
 
Darrell Henderson — running back (5-9, 175), Batesville, MS  
 
Hunter Hill — wide receiver (5-11, 184), Memphis, TN (Briarcrest)  
 
Bryce Huff — linebacker (6-3, 245), Mobile, AL  

Jocelee “Lio” Lafaele — offensive line (6-4, 290), Corona, CA        

Tyrez Lindsey — safety (6-2, 187), Dothan, AL       

David Moore — quarterback (6-2, 185), Alpharetta, GA  
 
Thomas Pickens — safety (6-4, 258), Memphis, TN (MUS)  
 
Patrick Taylor, Jr. — running back (6-3, 216), Humble, TX    
 
John Tate — defensive end (6-4, 258), Pine Bluff, AR  
 
Pop Williams — wide receiver (5-9, 165), Destrehan, LA   

Frank Murtaugh is the managing editor of Memphis magazine. He's covered sports for the Flyer for two decades. "From My Seat" debuted on the Flyer site in 2002 and "Tiger Blue" in 2009.