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Former Memphis Tigers on NFL preseason rosters (Part 3)
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The NFL preseason started last week, and multiple Tigers are playing on preseason rosters. After looking at a handful, it's time to look at the final four players on preseason rosters.
While there are a lot of former Tigers already on teams, there are a few players who are still looking for teams. It's been reported that Blake Watson and Seth Henigan have been in conversations with teams about signing, but neither have joined a team yet.
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Here's a look at where the former Tigers are playing.
WR Roc Taylor ( Carolina Panthers )
Roc Taylor went undrafted in the 2025 draft and joined the Steelers last year for preseason. He became a fan favorite early in the preseason, but he was released on August 18.
He joined the Columbus Aviators in the United Football League, but he played in only two games and recorded 23 yards on two receptions.
He signed with the Carolina Panthers in early August, and he recorded one catch for 13 yards in the first preseason game against the Bills.
RB Greg Desrosiers ( LA Chargers )
After spending two seasons at UMass, Greg Desrosiers transferred to Memphis, and he recorded 791 yards and 10 touchdowns on 130 carries in two seasons. He went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, but he signed with the Chargers shortly after the draft.
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Desrosiers joins a roster that is already very deep at the running backs position, but he recorded 27 yards on 10 carries in the first preseason game against the Texans . He also participated on special teams and made a tackle on a punt.
OL Travis Burke (LA Chargers)
Travis Burke spent only one season with the Tigers, and he was the only player selected from Memphis in the the 2026 NBA Draft. Burke started his career at Gardner-Webb before transferring to Florida International.
He logged 2,971 snaps in his collegiate career, including 765 snaps at Memphis. 762 of those snaps were at right tackle.
The offensive lineman started the first preseason game and played 58 snaps. He played all 58 snaps at left tackle, and he received an 85.9 run-block grade by Pro Football Focus.
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Chandler Martin ( New York Giants )
Chandler Martin went undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft, but he signed with the Baltimore Ravens . He started on the practice squad but was promoted to the active roster towards the end of the season.
He played in three games and recorded five tackles before he tore his ACL in Week 13.
He signed with the Eagles in March but was waived in June.
On Monday, the Giants signed Martin to a one-year deal, reuniting with head coach John Harbaugh.
Blake Watson (?)
Blake Watson isn't currently on a roster, but according to reports, he met with the 49ers last week. The running back spent time with the Denver Broncos in 2024, and he signed with the Titans' practice squad last season.
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Seth Henigan (?)
Seth Henigan is also without a team, but he has been in conversations with several NFL teams. He has met with the Packers and recently with the Texans, but it's unclear if either team with sign the former Memphis quarterback.
Henigan joined the Jaguars after going undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft, but he was waived on August 26 and signed with the practice squad. Jacksonville released him on September 29.
In December, Henigan signed with the Colts ' practice squad, but he was waived by the team in June.
