Desmond Cox
Desmond Cox is a three-star recruit from Red Oak, TX (No. 2,487 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Memphis's 9 games this season.
Where Cox comes from
- Red Oak, TX
- Red Oak
- About 450 miles from Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,487 in the 2026 class.
Where Cox fits
Memphis lists 14 linebackers this season.
Memphis linebackers with a game this season
Memphis is 7-2. Next: at South Florida, Thu Nov 12.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Red Oak, TX
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 linebacker for Memphis -- now projected as a quality contributor at linebacker.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in pursuit and tackling.
Memphis has produced 4 All-Conference linebackers. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2018. Genard Avery went on to the NFL out of this room (2018).
Joined Memphis in 2026
- 2026 Memphis HuffYear 1 · Games –
- High school Red OakRed Oak, TX · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 2,487 in the 2026 class. Signed with Memphis.Also from Red Oak: Warren Roberson (Texas), Brayden Robinson (Notre Dame), Taz Williams Jr. (Baylor) and 4 more.
2026
- Signed with MemphisThree-star, out of Red Oak