Garrett Essner
Freshman tight end on Memphis's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′6″ · 236 lb · Columbia, MO · Rock Bridge HS
Recruiting
TE recruit
No. 1708 nationally · Signed with Memphis
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 tight end on Memphis's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Memphis in 2026.
Garrett Essner
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Memphis3-star out of Rock Bridge
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 tight end for Memphis -- now projected as a quality contributor in the tight end room.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Memphis has produced 3 All-Conference tight ends.
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 #67 · 2026 recruiting class #72
The tight end room · Memphis
- Hunter Tipton411 receiving yards · 2025
- #10TJ Johnson7 receiving yards · 2025
- #14Aidan O'Callaghan2 games · 2026
- #87Garrett Essnerno box-score line yet
- #86Jonathan Hardingno box-score line yet
1 more on the roster · Memphis team page