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The 2016 recruiting class will be complete next week so we'll give a sneak peak into what Memphis has in store for the 2017 class.
Head Coach Mike Norvell has only been the Tigers Head Coach for a short time but has made a huge impact so far. He's upgraded the talent in the 2016 class and has his eyes set for the best class that Memphis has ever had.
Let's take a look at some of the early offers Memphis has handed out in the 2017 class.
Quarterbacks-
Connor Blumrick from Pearland (TX). Blumrick comes the same mold as Paxton Lynch. Tall and athletic. Blumrick stands 6-foot-6 and weighs 200 lbs. Memphis is his 1st offer and the Tigers staff are in good shape early on.
Aldon Clark from New Orleans (LA). Clark, 6-foot-2 180 lbs., is a pro-style quarterback but can be mobile when needed. The Tigers were the first to offer and they are good shape here.
Wide Receivers-
Michael Young from Destrehan (LA). Young, 5-foot-11 175 lbs., has offers from Memphis and Colorado State. He's not the tallest but he makes it up by being able to make the big catches.
Takulve Williams from New Orleans (LA). Williams is another 5-foot-11 receiver but just like Young, he can catch. Williams has offers from Memphis and Tulane.
Offensive Linemen-
3* Jacob Rimmer from Milan (TN). The 6-foot-7 260 lb. Tackle has 7 offers and that list will grow. He doesn't have any favorites so far but Memphis is starting to separate themselves from the herd. Memphis OL Coach Ryan Silverfield is his main recruiter and they are building a great relationship.
3* Corey Stephens from Scottsdale (AZ). Stephens, 6-foot-2 290 lbs., is a strong Guard who can play either side of the line. Memphis and Luoisville are his 2 offers. Coach Norvell has a prior relationship with him from his time at Arizona State.
3* Mikhail Hill from Harvey (LA). Hill, 6-foot-3 301 lbs., has 4 offers and Memphis is his biggest offer so far. Memphis is the early favorite for the Guard.
3* Creed Humphrey from Shawnee (OK). Humphrey, 6-foot-4 290 lbs., is a Center that was recently offered by Memphis. He's currently ranked the 4th best Center in the nation.
3* Johnny Jordan from Washington D.C. Jordan is a 6-foot-3 Center with 5 offers. Maryland and North Carolina are the ones to beat but Memphis isn't too far behind.
Safety-
4* Damuzhea Bolden from Las Vegas (NV). Bolden is currently a USC commit but that doesn't faze Memphis. Coach Norvell will recruit against anyone.
4* Brad Stewart from New Orleans (LA). Stewart, 6-foot-0 194 lbs., has plenty of offers but I wouldn't count out Memphis. They are starting to gain traction with him.
Defensive Tackle-
3* Ben Hutch from Nashville (TN). Hutch was offered today and now has 6 offers. The Tigers will be going up against the SEC to get him.
3* Rutger Reitmaier from Nashville (TN). Reitmaier, 6-foot-3 274 lbs., is another prospect with SEC offers. As we mentioned before, that won't stop Norvell from trying to steal him.
