MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Former Memphis Tigers All-America running back Kenneth Gainwell has been drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round (150th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Gainwell's selection marks the fourth time in the past three NFL drafts Memphis has had a running back selected. It is also the eighth-straight season overall the Tigers have had a player drafted. Gainwell joins former Tigers kicker Jake Elliott and former Memphis defensive end Genard Avery on the Eagles roster.
Gainwell led all FBS freshmen in 2019 with 2,069 all-purpose yards — 1,459 rushing and 610 receiving.