Kenneth Gainwell had every intention of playing football with the Memphis Tigers, working throughout fall practice. The running back changed his mind six days before the season opener. The funeral for an uncle as the fourth member of his family to die of COVID-19 made opting out of the season the only decision for Gainwell in trying to keep his family safe during the coronavirus pandemic. Gainwell says it was a tough decision with how much he loves football but he had to do what was best for his family. Now he’s rated the fourth-best running back by some for the upcoming NFL draft.
