#17
Chase Pinkston
Returning to Memphis for 2026
R-Jr. · Hattiesburg, Miss. → Oak Grove HS
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Chase Pinkston
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Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Memphis
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Memphis
Returning around him
- 12% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 1 Memphis player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +4 net (51 in / 47 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Memphis · Last season: 8-5 (AP #22) · Talent rank #59 · 2026 recruiting class #72
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #13187
Peaked at #13187 this season.
Background
2024 (at Jones College) • Played in nine games during 2024 season • Totaled 26 tackles (14 solo) • Pulled down three interceptions (95 return yards) and recovered a fumble Prior to Memphis/Personal • Played for head coach Drew Causey and was an honors graduate at Oak Grove • Ranked the No. 45 pla...