Chase Pinkston
Chase Pinkston is a three-star recruit from Hattiesburg, MS (No. 33 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Memphis's 9 games this season.
Where Pinkston comes from
- Hattiesburg, MS
- Oak Grove
- About 250 miles from Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
- Three-star junior college recruit in the 2025 class; signed with Oklahoma State.
- On the Memphis roster since 2025
Where Pinkston fits
Memphis lists 22 defensive backs this season.
Memphis defensive backs with a game this season
Memphis is 7-2. Next: at South Florida, Thu Nov 12.
Similar players
From Oak Grove
Also from Hattiesburg, MS
Arrived at Memphis from Oklahoma State.
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Charles Huff
Pass share
42.1%
268 pass / 368 run
Plays / game
70.7
9 games
Team sack rate
5.4%
299 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Memphis -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in speed and zone coverage.
Memphis has produced 4 All-Conference defensive backs. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Lonnie Ballentine went on to the NFL out of this room (2014).
Two seasons at Memphis
- 2026 Memphis HuffYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Memphis SilverfieldYear 1 · Games –
- Apr 2025 Entered the transfer portalOklahoma State to Memphis
- Junior college Jones CollegeThree-star junior college recruit. Signed with Oklahoma State.
- High school Oak GroveHattiesburg, MSAlso from Oak Grove: Andrew Maddox (Ole Miss), P.J. Woodland (LSU), Caleb Moore (Georgia Southern) and 6 more.
Moves
- Signed with Oklahoma State in the 2025 class, a 3-star recruit.
- Transferred from Oklahoma State to Memphis, Apr 23, 2025.
2025
- Signed with Oklahoma State3-star out of Jones College
- Transferred to Memphisfrom Oklahoma State
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Ryan Silverfield → Charles Huff. Worth noting in scheme + development context.