Breaking News: Memphis Tigers Confirm Shocking QB Departure
through the Memphis Tigers football program and college football circles, former four-star quarterback Antwann “AJ” Hill Jr. has officially departed the Memphis Tigers to transfer to the Arkansas Razorbacks, the school confirmed Wednesday.
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Hill, once regarded as one of the most promising quarterback prospects in the 2025 recruiting class, spent the 2025 season with the Tigers but entered the NCAA Transfer Portal in late December 2025 before making the decision to leave the program for Fayetteville, Arkansas.
A Future Star Heads to the SEC
The 6-foot-4 signal caller who was highly rated coming out of high school and drew offers from multiple Power Five programs will now compete in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) after committing to Arkansas for the 2026 season.
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His departure marks one of the most significant quarterback exits in the Tigers’ recent history, leaving holes in Memphis’ quarterback depth chart as the program enters a new era under head coach Charles Huff.
Hill’s exit comes amid a flurry of offseason movement for the Tigers, including roster turnover and transfer portal activity as the team reshapes its roster following the 2025
Memphis now faces the challenge of identifying a new leader under center for the upcoming 2026 campaign. While Hill’s transfer was widely expected after his portal entry, the formal announcement has still shocked many in the Memphis fanbase and college football community given his potential and recruiting profile.
With Hill headed to the SEC, Memphis is expected to explore options both internally and externally — including the transfer portal — to fill the vacancy at quarterback. The Tigers have already added portal talent like West Florida transfer Marcus Stokes, signaling that the battle for the starting job in 2026 will be highly competitive.
As the Tigers prepare for spring practices and the early signing period, all eyes will be on Memphis’ quarterback room to see who emerges as the next leader of the offense.
