#87
Garrett Essner
Returning to Memphis for 2026
Columbia, Mo. → Rock Bridge HS
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Charles Huff
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Memphis
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Memphis
Returning around him
- 6% 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
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology