MEMPHIS — Memphis redshirt freshman wide receiver Tahj Washington has been named honorable mention Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Player of the Week.
Washington had a breakout performance in the Tigers' 50-49 victory over UCF last Saturday with seven catches for 131 yards, both career highs. He played a significant role in Memphis' second-half rally from a 21-point deficit, the largest comeback in program history, with five catches for 117 yards over the final two quarters.
With Memphis trailing 49-44 late in the fourth quarter, Washington's career-long 52-yard reception off a shovel pass on fourth down moved the Tigers to the UCF 4-yard line with just 1:24 remaining.