Memphis football lands DL Kamren Washington, the WAC Freshman of the Year

Evan Barnes, Memphis Commercial Appeal
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Memphis Tigers Head Coach Ryan Silverfield takes the field during the Friday Night Stripes spring football game at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Friday, April 22, 2022.
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Memphis added more help on the defensive line as former Sam Houston State lineman Kamren Washington committed to the Tigers.

Washington was the WAC Freshman of the Year last season after recording 13 tackles with a sack in 10 games. The 6-foot-2, 265 pound native from Mansfield, Texas entered the transfer portal on April 12 according to his Twitter feed.

Washington took a visit to Memphis during the spring game Friday and also had offers from Charlotte, Texas State, Louisiana Tech and North Texas among others.

"Soon as I got there, it was just a click with (defensive line) Coach (Kyle) Pope and (head coach Ryan) Silverfield," Washington told The Commercial Appeal. "They have a good team and I think I can come make an impact in the system and help them win a championship."

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He also said the spring game environment factored into his decision along with loving the culture at Memphis.

Memphis has depth on defensive line with returners Wardalis Ducksworth, Cam'Ron Jackson, Zy Brockington, Muaurice White and Jaylon Allen. It's also one of the younger position groups on the team with just six seniors in the mix.

Washington is the second former conference freshman of the year the Tigers added this cycle. Memphis also signed Northern Illinois running back Jeyvon Ducker, the reigning MAC Freshman of the Year.

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This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Memphis football gets commitment from Kamren Washington, WAC Freshman of the Year