Desmond Cox
Freshman linebacker on Memphis's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
5′11″ · 225 lb · Red Oak, TX · Red Oak HS
Recruiting
LB recruit
No. 2487 nationally · Signed with Memphis
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 linebacker on Memphis's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Memphis in 2026.
Desmond Cox
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Memphis3-star out of Red Oak
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Charles Huff
Pass share
38.2%
66 pass / 107 run
Plays / game
57.7
3 games
Team sack rate
5.2%
77 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for Memphis -- now projected as a quality contributor at linebacker.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
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).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Memphis
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Memphis
Returning around him
- 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 #67 · 2026 recruiting class #72
The linebacker corps · Memphis
- #9Michael Montgomery106 tackles · 2025
- #33Donovan Mathena9 tackles · 2025
- #22Zach Ruffin4 tackles · 2025
- #40Trey McDonald4 tackles · 2025
- #39Desmond Coxno box-score line yet
9 more on the roster · Memphis team page