Garrett Essner is a three-star recruit from Columbia, MO, out of Rock Bridge (No. 1,708 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Memphis's 9 games this season.
Where Essner comes from
- Columbia, MO
- Rock Bridge
- About 300 miles from Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,708 in the 2026 class.
Where Essner fits
Memphis lists 6 tight ends this season.
Memphis tight ends with a game this season
Memphis is 7-2. Next: at South Florida, Thu Nov 12.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Rock Bridge
Also from Columbia, MO
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 tight end for Memphis -- now projected as a quality contributor in the tight end room.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
Memphis has produced 3 All-Conference tight ends.
Joined Memphis in 2026
- 2026 Memphis HuffYear 1 · Games –
- High school Rock BridgeColumbia, MO · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,708 in the 2026 class. Signed with Memphis.Also from Rock Bridge: Brady Davidson (Northern Illinois) and Grayson Cutchlow (Missouri State).
2026
- Signed with MemphisThree-star, out of Rock Bridge
