On Friday, Memphis football announced that two Tigers appear on preseason award watchlists. Safety Ian Foster appears on the Chuck Bednarik watchlist, while running back Manny Covey appears on the Doak Walker watchlist.

Preseason predictions and all conference teams are being announced left and right with the season right around the corner, and Hero Sports released its preseason Group of Six All-American teams. Five Tigers appeared on the list, including a pair on the First Team.

As we get closer to the season, more All-Conference teams are being announced by various outlets. On Friday, the Sports Info Solutions preseason All-American Conference Team was announced, and defensive lineman J’Mond Tapp and safety Ian Foster were named to the team.