Memphis football gets commitment from Navarro College, former Texas LB Marcus Tillman Jr.

Memphis football added a fourth commitment in three days after Navarro College linebacker Marcus Tillman Jr. committed to the Tigers Monday.

Tillman, who announced his decision on Twitter, started his career at Texas, where he spent three seasons before transferring last December. He appeared in four games as a true freshman in 2019 but suffered an knee injury that ended his season. Tillman only played in two more games over the next two seasons.

Tillman was a three-star recruit out of Jones High School in Orlando, Florida.

At Navarro, Tillman recorded 48 tackles this season, including seven sacks. He added four forced fumbles, with two recoveries, an interception and a blocked kick. He was named an All-Southwest Junior College Football Conference honorable mention selection.

Since Saturday, the Tigers have commitment from linebacker Karmelo Overton, defensive back/receiver Traveon Wright and junior college offensive lineman Judea Milon.

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Memphis will need instant help at linebacker with starters Xavier Cullens and Tyler Murray leaving the team after this season. The Tigers' third starting linebacker Geoffrey Cantin-Arku will be back along with senior Cincir Evans.

Memphis now has 20 commitments for its 2023 class.

This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Memphis football gets commitment from juco LB Marcus Tillman Jr.