Hunter Tipton: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & College Stats
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Hunter Tipton is a freshman TE at Memphis from Timpson, TX. He is listed at 6'5", 241 pounds. Gridiron AI's prospect model ranks Hunter Tipton No. 244 on its 2027 board (No. 12 among tight ends): a 57% chance to be drafted, 12% to go in the top 100 picks and 1% to go in the first round. His grade is driven by production & role and size. At Louisiana Tech, Middle Tennessee and Memphis (2024–26) he ran 6 times for -1 yards and 1 touchdown and caught 79 passes for 929 yards and 7 touchdowns.
Team details
- School: Memphis
- Position: TE
- Class: Freshman
- Height: 6'5"
- Weight: 241 lbs
- Hometown: Timpson, TX
- Big board: No. 244 of 2027 (No. 12 TE)
- Projection: Rounds 4-7
- Chance to be drafted: 57%
- Recruiting: 3-star
What drives his prospect grade
| Factor | Effect on his grade |
|---|---|
| Production & role | Strong plus |
| Size | Plus |
| Efficiency | Plus |
| Program & competition | Plus |
| Age & experience | Plus |
| Recruiting pedigree | Neutral |
College career stats
| Season | School | G | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Memphis | 9 | 5 | -1 | 1 | 35 | 495 | 5 |
| 2025 | Middle Tennessee | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 411 | 2 |
| 2024 | Louisiana Tech | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 0 |
2026 game log
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Rec | Yds | TD | Rush Yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | at UNLV | W | 3 | 31 | 1 | |
| 1 | Arkansas State | W | 2 | 31 | 0 | |
| 2 | at Boise State | L | 9 | 229 | 1 | |
| 3 | UT Martin | W | 2 | 16 | 1 | |
| 5 | at Charlotte | W | 3 | 60 | 2 | |
| 6 | UAB | W | 4 | |||
| 7 | at Tulane | L | 3 | 13 | 0 | |
| 8 | East Carolina | W | 8 | 29 | 0 | -5 |
| 9 | Army | W | 5 | 86 | 0 |
Data provided by CollegeFootballData.com