The Memphis Tigers dropped their first game of the season with a 30-27 loss to SMU. With the help of Pro Football Focus we take a look at Memphis' Top 5 defensive players (minimum of 30 snaps) according to PFF's grades.
#5- Tyrez Lindsey, 66.6
Lindsey had 5 tackles on the night for the Tigers. He played 61 snaps.
#4- CB Jacobi Francis, 69.2
Francis had 4 tackles, 1 for loss, and 3 pass break ups. SMU threw at him 9 times and he allowed 5 catches.
#3- DT O'Bryan Goodson, 72.3
Goodson had 3 tackles, 1 for loss, and 1 sack. He played 68 snaps for the Tigers.
#2- CB John Broussard, 79.8
Broussard had 5 tackles and 1 forced fumble. SMU threw at him 5 times and he allowed 3 catches.
#1- S Quindell Johnson, 91.7
Johnson had his highest graded game of his Memphis career with a grade of 91.7. He had 4 tackles, 2 pass break ups, and 1 forced fumble. SMU threw at him 3 times and he didn't allow a catch.
