Manny Covey News: Heading to Memphis

Published on January 18, 2026

Covey announced his committment to play for Memphis for the 2026 season via his X account Saturday.

Covey will join the Tigers following three seasons with Cincinnati. The 5-foot-11 running back ran for 198 yards and a touchdown on 7.1 YPC across 13 games for the Bearcats in 2025. He will retain two years of eligibility with Memphis moving forward.