Former Tennessee wide receiver Justin Hunter will serve as an offensive quality control coach at Memphis.
“First step,” Hunter announced. “Thanks Memphis football for the opportunity!”
Hunter played for the Vols from 2010-12. He appeared in 28 games, recording 106 receptions, 1,812 yards and 18 touchdowns. Hunter also recorded four punt returns for 21 yards at Tennessee.
He was selected in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft (No. 34 overall) by the Titans. Hunter played for Tennessee (2013-15), Miami (2016), Buffalo (2016) and Pittsburgh (2017-18).
In 59 NFL games, the former Vol totaled 85 receptions (187 targets), 1,348 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Memphis will kick off its 2023 season on Sept. 2 versus Bethune-Cookman at Simmons Bank Liberty Bowl. The Tigers will play at Arkansas State on Sept. 9 versus former Vols’ head coach Butch Jones.
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