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UNLV: Joined the program in January and took part in his first collegiate spring practice … The only member of the 2011 class from the state of Nevada … Played both ways in high school but is lining up as a linebacker for the Rebels … Last name is pronounced “ah-FO-ah.” 2011: Grayshirted after signing with UNLV in February. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2011 graduate of Foothill HS … A three-year letterwinner for coach Marty Redmond, seeing time at running back, safety, receiver, punt returner and kick returner … A knee injury cut his senior season short for the Falcons, who went 10-2 in 2010 … Despite the missed time, he was named second team All- ALLMANG-WILDER Sunrise Southeast as a running back by Nevada Prep Report … As a junior, he had two interceptions and rushed for 703 yards and added 19 receptions for 167 yards and scored nine touchdowns. PERSONAL: Connor Afoa was born on July 29, 1993, in Castro Valley, CA … The son of Michelle O’Neil Afoa and Freddy Afoa … Has an ALLMANG-WILDER’S DEFENSIVE STATS older brother, Dylan, and an older sister, Antoinette … Has not declared a major. YEAR GP-GS UT AT TOT TFL SCK FF FR 2011 12-6 7 12 19 1.5-6 0.5-0 0 0-0

UNLV: A tall, physical defensive end that started half of the squad’s games in his A nice-sized pass rusher who will look to get time in the defensive line first season … Listed No. 2 at defensive tackle heading into the fall … Chose UNLV UNLV: rotation this fall as a junior … Last name is pronounced “ah-MEEL-car.” after also making official visits to Washington State, Baylor, San Jose State and 2011: Joined team in time for fall preseason camp ... Worked his way onto the depth Kansas State … One of 13 UNLV football players named to the 2011 Academic chart after a solid camp effort … Played in first three games before suffering injury. All-Mountain West team. 2011: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in all 12 : Played at College of the Sequoias located in Visalia, CA … games … Started the first five games and the season finale at defensive tackle … JUNIOR COLLEGE Registered four tackles, 1.5 tackles for a loss, 1.5 sacks, one pass breakup and one Finished with 19 total tackles, including 1.5 TFL … Also credited with a half-sack … pass defended in four games played in 2010. A 2007 graduate of One of three midyear transfers for the Rebels, he enrolled in January and took part HIGH SCHOOL: Palm Beach Central HS in Wellington, FL ... Lettered one season for the Broncos in spring practice … Earned a spot on the UNLV Dean’s List in his first semester. at defensive end and linebacker ... Named to the All-Palm County Beach First Team JUNIOR COLLEGE: Spent two seasons playing at College of the Desert in Palm following his senior season in 2006. Alvin Amilcar was born on April Desert, CA, for coach Dean Dowty … In 2010, he had five quarterback sacks, 21 PERSONAL: 8, 1989, in Belle Glade, FL ... The son of Roseline Bernard and I.C. Iehner ... Has total tackles and four pass breakups for the Roadrunners and was named First Team one brother, Junior ... Majoring in communication studies. Central Division East Conference by the Southern California Football Association. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Palm Springs HS … Named his league’s Co- Defensive Lineman of the Year as a senior … Also played tight end and receiver for AMILCAR’S DEFENSIVE STATS the Indians … Helped coach Steve Fabian’s squad win the Desert Valley League YEAR GP-GS UT AT TOT TFL SCK FF FR 2011 3-0 1 0 1 1.0-1 0-0 0 0-0 championship in 2008. PERSONAL: Trenton Louis Allmang-Wilder was born on May 18, 1991, in Palm Springs, CA … The son of Trina Allmang and Israel Wilder … Has two brothers, Israel Jr. and Eric … Majoring in sociology. 52 PLAYER PROFILES

UNLV: A walk-on reserve fullback who will look for his first playing time this fall. UNLV: A former QB that has moved to linebacker and looks to be a big contributor 2011: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2011 graduate of Claremont HS … A three- at the position in 2012 … Added weight in the offseason and turned in a solid year letterwinner for coach Mike Collins while playing RB, LB and H-back … Named spring practice on his new side of the ball … Listed No. 2 at the MLB spot behind Second Team All-Sierra League as a senior after making 70 tackles and rushing Tani Maka heading into fall … One of 13 UNLV football players named to the 2011 for 200 yards to go with an interception and three sacks … Helped the Wolf Pack Academic All-Mountain West team who also earned a spot on the UNLV Dean’s reach the CIF playoffs in 2010 … Also competed for the track team as a sophomore. Honor List for the spring 2012 semester. 2011: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by PERSONAL: Darius Travon Andres was born on Aug. 27, 1992, in Duarte, CA … playing in seven games on offense and on special teams … Started two games at The son of Loretta Andres and James Jones … Majoring in computer science. quarterback and also lined up on kickoff teams at different times … Made his debut under center at Wyoming, rushing two times … Moved to H-back during the season in practices but because of injuries on the team, made his first career start as a QB at New Mexico, completing 7-of-10 pass attempts for 54 yards and rushing seven times for 77 yards … Also started the season finale in his home state, completing 4-of-12 passes for 48 yards at TCU. 2010: Redshirted season after being the only quarterback in the recruiting class … Listed as a three-star recruit by Rivals, he was one of four signees from the Lone Star State. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Justin NW HS ... Lettered three times for the Texans under coach Bill Patterson … Threw for 1,047 yards and seven TDs as a senior … Earned honorable mention All-District 5 as a senior … Passed for a season-high 216 yards and two scores in the Texans’ first game of the season in 2009 … Also lettered three times in basketball as a shooting guard and two years as a pitcher on the baseball team. PERSONAL: Taylor Corbett Barnhill was born on Nov. 25, 1991, in Bedford, TX … The son of Lori and Roy Barnhill … Has two sisters, Brittany and Brianna … Brittany was a pitcher for the Ole Miss softball team, finishing her career in 2011 UNLV: A tall defensive back who will look to earn his first playing time this fall … One … Majoring in business. of three Texans to sign with UNLV in 2011 … Was a prep teammate of 2010 Rebel signee Kenneth Penny at Lancaster. 2011: Redshirted season. HIGH SCHOOL: A BARNHILL’S OFFENSIVE STATS 2011 graduate of Lancaster HS … Ranked the No. 131 CB in the nation by Scout PASSING … A first-team all-district selection in District 15-4A his last season … Played on YEAR GP-GS COMP ATT YDS PCT TD INT LG both sides of the ball for coach Andrew Jackson … Notched more than 90 tackles 2011 7-2 11 22 102 .500 1 1 29 to go with seven interceptions and three touchdowns as a senior … Also lettered in track and field, competing in the 200-meter dash and triple jump for the Tigers. RUSHING PERSONAL: Brandon Baker was born on May 7, 1993, in Dallas, TX … The son YEAR GP-GS ATT YDS AVG TD LG of Angela and Willie Blade … Has one younger brother, Armoni, and two sisters, 2011 7-2 31 85 2.7 0 17 Perry and Phoenix … Step-father, Willie Blade, played football at Mississippi State and for three NFL teams, including starting 15 games for the Dallas Cowboys in 2003 … Has not declared a major.

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All-American, USA Today All-USA second team, EA Sports All-American second team, Max Preps All-American second team, SuperPrep All-Farwest, PrepStar All- West, Long Beach Press-Telegram Best in the West honorable mention, Orange County Register Fab 15 second team, Tacoma News Tribune Western 100, Cal-Hi Sports All-State first team, Golden State Preps All-Southern California first team, Los Angeles Times All-Star first team and All-L.A. City MVP … Turned in 106 tackles, eight sacks and two fumble recoveries on defense and completed 280-of-450 passes for state-best 4,266 yards and 44 TDs in 2008 … Also ran for 608 yards on 84 carries with two TDs, plus he appeared at wide receiver and linebacker … As a junior in 2007, he made Cal-Hi Sports All-State Underclass second team and All-L.A. City Defensive Line MVP … He had 104 tackles and 11 sacks, plus threw for 2,499 yards and 23 TDs in 2007 … Also played four years on the Bulldogs’ basketball team as a center/power forward, being named All-L.A. City as a senior … Also competed in baseball and track as a prepster. PERSONAL: James Boyd A nice-sized prospect who can line up at tight end, fullback or H-back … UNLV: was born on Oct. 10, 1991, in Bakersfield, CA … The son of Helen Boyd … Majoring One of three tight ends in the 2011 UNLV class and one of two signees from the in communication studies. Grand Canyon State … Earned a spot on the Dean’s Honor List in both of his first semesters on campus. 2011: Redshirted season. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2011 graduate of Greenway HS … Played on both sides of the ball for coach K.J. Anthony … A three-star prospect by Scouts Inc., which ranked him the No. 70 tight end prospect in the nation … Also ranked 97th at his position by Scout … Helped lead the Demons to three consecutive playoff berths, including a state semifinal appearance … Hauled in 30 receptions for more than 300 yards and six touchdowns as a senior … Also totaled more than 70 tackles, two forced fumbles and one sack on defense … Was a three-time all-region selection and a two-time all-state honoree as a tight end … Also lettered in basketball and track and field.PERSONAL: Tyler Stephen Bergsten was born on Jan. 27, 1993, in Phoenix, AZ … The son of Stephen and Colleen Bergsten … Has a younger sister, Rachel … Majoring in hospitality management.

UNLV: An already highly decorated sophomore honors candidate who is one of five returning starters along the Rebel front this fall … Will again man the left tackle position and earned Preseason First Team All-Mountain West from Lindy’s, second team from Athlon and third team from Phil Steele’s … Lindy’s named him “Best Pass Blocker” in the conference heading into the season … The first Canadian to join the Rebel football program since British Columbia native Andre Dubiellak lettered as a receiver in 2000-01 … Converted to O-line in college after playing defensive line and quarterback in high school … One of 13 UNLV football players named to the 2011 Academic All-Mountain West team … Last name is pronounced “BOY-ko.” 2011: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by starting every game at left tackle, including making his collegiate debut at No. 10 Wisconsin in the season opener … Named Second Team Freshman All-America by Phil Steele’s as well as Honorable Mention A solidly built athlete who enrolled in January and competed in spring UNLV: Freshman All-America from College Football News and Honorable Mention All-MW practice … Spent most of the session at quarterback but switched to defense just from the conference. 2010: Redshirted season. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of before the spring game and shined at defensive end … Will now look to have a St. Joseph HS … Was a three-year letterwinner under coach Darin Wist … Lettered big impact coming off the edge this fall and will vie for starting duties … Named his sophomore and junior seasons at defensive end before ending his prep career as Preseason Third Team All-Mountain West as a DE by Phil Steele’s … One of two the Guardians starting quarterback in 2009 … Also lettered three times in basketball. midyear junior-college signees to join the Rebels this season along with Parker PERSONAL: Brett William Harry Boyko was born on Aug. 4, 1992, in Saskatoon, Holloway … Listed as a three-star JC recruit by both Rivals.com and Scout.com Saskatchewan … The son of Pat and Rob Boyko … Has an older brother, Ryan, … He becomes the fifth former USC player and 19th former Pac-12 Conference and a younger brother, Nic … Has not declared a major. player to transfer to UNLV since the school joined the Mountain West in 1999 … He is also the third former Trojan QB to make his way to Las Vegas, following Jason Thomas (lettered 2000-02) and Rocky Hinds (2006). JUNIOR COLLEGE: Spent the 2011 fall semester at West Los Angeles City College but did not compete. USC: A highly recruited player who signed with the Pac-12 school in February of 2009 and spent time practicing at tight end, quarterback and defensive end during his time with the Trojans … Redshirted the 2009 season with a knee sprain … Appeared in two games on defense during the 2010 season but did not record a statistic. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of David Starr Jordan Senior HS … As senior defensive end and quarterback, his 2008 honors included SuperPrep All-American, PrepStar

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UNLV: A versatile veteran from Texas who has already lettered from both sides of the line during his Rebel career … A special teams mainstay who will also look for time in the rotation at defensive end as a senior this fall … Listed No. 2 at one spot behind Parker Holloway heading into the fall … Represented UNLV at the NCAA Regional Student-Athlete Development Conference in 2008 in San Diego. 2011: Moved back to defense during spring and appeared in all 12 games, including as part of multiple special teams … Finished with three total tackles. 2010: Began season on defense but moved over to play fullback at midseason … Made first career start on either side of the ball as a blocking back vs. UNR in Week Seven … Also started vs. TCU and Wyoming. 2009: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in all 12 games, primarily on special teams … Finished with two total tackles. 2008: Redshirted season … Named UNLV’s Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Plano Senior HS … A two-year letterwinner for the Wildcats, where he was coached by his father, Gerald Brence … Helped PSHS to a 13-2 record his senior year as the team advanced to the 5A state semifinals, losing in double overtime … Named first team all-district and BROWN second team all-county as a senior … Finished 2007 with 67 tackles, 18 TFL and nine sacks. PERSONAL: Beau Foster Brence was born on March 14, 1990, in Plano, TX … The son of Liz and Gerald Brence … Has two brothers, Ryan and Collin … UNLV: A veteran defensive back who can play both safety and cornerback and was Ryan played safety at Army … Graduating this year with a degree in journalism listed No. 2 at one CB spot heading into the fall … Already earned his bachelor’s and media studies with a minor in history. and will pursue a second degree this fall … The younger brother of BYU’s former all-time leading rusher Curtis Brown (2002, 2004-06) and a product of the same BRENCE’S DEFENSIVE STATS high school as former Rebel running back Erick Jackson (2003-06) … One of 13 YEAR GP-GS UT AT TOT TFL SCK FF FR UNLV football players named to the 2011 Academic All-Mountain West team and 2011 12-0 1 2 3 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 also earned a spot on the UNLV Dean’s Honor List for the spring 2012 semester. 2010 13-3* 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 2011: Played in all 12 games, including making his first career start at No. 10 2009 12-0 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 Wisconsin in the season opener … Posted a career-high 11 total tackles and forced TOTAL 37-3 4 4 8 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 one fumble. 2010: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in the first seven *Started three games at fullback games of the season at CB and on special teams … Totaled five solo tackles before suffering a season-ending injury. 2009: Redshirted season … A three-star recruit who was one of a trio of midyear signees that played defensive back, he enrolled at UNLV in January and took part in spring practice. JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played just one season at the College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, CA, after enrolling in January 2008 … Totaled 16 tackles (14 solo), four pass breakups and a forced fumble … The Cougars went 12-0 before losing 51-44 to Mount San Antonio College in the Southern California regional semifinals. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Paraclete HS in Lancaster, CA … Lettered twice for the Spirits under coach Norm Dahlia. PERSONAL: Kenneth Brown was born on April 13, 1989, in Fontana, CA … The son of Cheryl and Herman Brown … Has an older brother, Curtis, and a sister, Stephanie … Graduated In 2012 with a degree in communication studies and is expected to pursue a master’s in public administration.

BROWN’S DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TOT PBU INT FF FR 2011 12-1 7 4 11 0 0-0 1 0-0 2010 7-0 5 0 5 0 0-0 0 0-0 BRENCE TOTAL 19-1 12 4 16 0 0-0 1 0-0

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UNLV: A still-growing blocker that joined the program in January … Did not take UNLV: A speed-burning, versatile back out of the Lone Star State who is looking part in spring practice because of injury … Rated a three-star prospect by Rivals to become the first player to lead the Rebels in rushing for three consecutive … Ranked the nation’s No. 209 offensive tackle recruit by Scouts Inc. … Earned a seasons since Michael Morton did it in 1979-1981 … An honors candidate who, spot on the UNLV Dean’s Honor List for the spring 2012 semester. 2011: Grayshirted with eight TDs in each of his first two years, is quickly moving up the school’s after signing with the program in February … One of four OL inked by the Rebels all-time touchdown list and enters 2012 just five away from jumping into the top in the 2011 class. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2011 graduate of St. Francis HS … Lettered five all-time … The team’s returning leader in both rushing yards and receptions three years at offensive tackle for coach Jim Bonds … Helped guide the Golden was named Preseason Second Team All-Mountain West by both Phil Steele’s and Knights to three straight playoff appearances, including a 9-3 record as a junior … Lindy’s … His 13 rushing TDs, 2 receiving scores and one kickoff return TD made Mission League Most Valuable Lineman and a unanimous All-CIF Southern Section him the first Rebel to have scored on the ground, through the air and on a return in Western Division first-team pick as a senior … Named to the all-league, all-west a career since future NFL WR Henry Bailey (29 from 1991-94) … In 2010, Cornett district and all-underclassman teams as a junior. PERSONAL: Patrick Carroll was became the first freshman in history to lead the Rebels in rushing in a season while born on July 16, 1993, in La Canada, CA … The son of Pat and Liz Carroll … Has he tied the UNLV freshman record for TDs in a season (WR Lenny Ware with eight one younger brother, John … Has not declared a major. in 1996). 2011: Split carries with Dionza Bradford and led UNLV in rushing for the second straight season, finishing with a career-high 671 yards and a sparkling 5.6 per-carry average … Posted his first three career 100-yard rushing efforts … His first came in Game Three vs. Hawai’i when he finished with 106 yards on just 11 carries … He went untouched for an 80-yard touchdown in the first quarter vs. the Warriors, which marked the longest run by a UNLV player since Darin Brightmon went 89 yards In 1989 … Cornett’s romp tied for the eighth-longest in school history … Also reached the 100-yard mark at Air Force in Game 10 with 104 on 19 carries … He rolled up a career-high 136 yards on just 15 attempts In Game 11 vs. San Diego State … Cornett posted first-quarter touchdown runs of 54 and 25 yards vs. the Aztecs to mark the third multiple-score game of his career … Tied for fourth on team in receptions with 10 for 54 yards … Also took back six kickoffs for 202 yards, including a 95-yard KOR for a touchdown at Washington State in Game Two … That return was the third-longest in UNLV history and the longest since 1999 … One of 50 student-athletes that comprised the Watch List for the Paul Hornung Award, which is given annually to the most versatile player in college football … UNLV: A good-sized, versatile defender who will look to make a bigger impact this Received Honorable Mention Preseason All-MW from Phil Steele’s. 2010: Earned fall … Was one of four Texans to sign with UNLV in 2010 … One of 13 UNLV football his first letter as a Rebel by playing in all 13 games, including starting six at tailback players named to the 2011 Academic All-Mountain West team. 2011: Earned his … Became the first freshman ever to lead UNLV in rushing in a season by posting first letter as a Rebel by appearing in all but the first game of the season … Lined 546 net yards on 144 carries … As a rookie he became the first UNLV RB to earn up at linebacker and played on special teams … Finished with seven total tackles. a MW Player of the Week nod since Frank “The Tank” Summers in 2007 … Named 2010: Redshirted season. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of The Woodlands MW Co-Offensive Player of the Week on Nov. 15 after becoming the first Rebel HS … A three-year letterwinner under coach Mark Schmid … Led the Highlanders since 1994 to score four touchdowns in a game, which also tied the school record to the second round of the playoffs as a junior and a senior … In 2009 he made … His three rushing scores and one receiving TD highlighted the Rebels’ 42-16 80 tackles, including 12 for loss and six sacks as the Highlanders won their first 11 win over Wyoming … He netted 70 yards on the ground to go with 12 through the games … Added two fumble recoveries and an interception … Named first team air as he scored in all four quarters of the victory … Made his first career start at all-district in 2009 … Also played tight end on offense … A two-year letterwinner West Virginia and his day included a 45-yard rush … Also scored his team’s only in baseball for the Highlanders. PERSONAL: Joseph Perry Cooper was born on touchdown vs. the Mountaineers with a six-yard scoring reception from Caleb Sept. 25, 1991, in Dallas, TX … The son of Lela and Keith Cooper … Has a brother, Herring in the fourth quarter … Started vs. TCU and then the team’s final four Michael … Majoring in hospitality management. games (Wyoming, AFA, SDSU and Hawaii) … Posted team’s longest rushing TD of the season with a 46-yard scamper in a victory over New Mexico … Finished COOPER’S DEFENSIVE STATS with 74 yards on 17 carries at CSU … A career-high 24 carries netted 69 yards vs. YEAR GP-GS UT AT TOT TFL SCK FF FR Air Force … Also excelled at receiving out of the backfield … Ranked fifth on the 2011 11-0 5 2 7 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 squad with 13 total receptions for 98 yards and a pair of scores … Finished second on the team with a kickoff return average of 23.8 yards on 14 attempts … Returned

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a kickoff 58 yards vs. UNR. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of North Shore HS … A three-star recruit according to Rivals after putting up gaudy prep numbers … Turned in a huge senior season in his only varsity action under coach David Aymond … Averaged a staggering 10.32 yards per carry for the Mustangs … Carried the ball 152 times for 1,569 yards and 13 touchdowns … Added 15 catches for 97 yards out of the backfield … Earned all-district honors … Started an impressive three-game explosion with 159 yards and two touchdowns against Cypress Falls HS … Followed that up by running for an eye-popping 354 yards and four scores on just 17 carries in a 44-34 victory over La Marque HS … Capped the trio of games with 166 yards and two TDs against perennial Texas power Southlake Carroll HS … Put up 174 yards against Channelview HS and 188 yards against Lee HS … The 188 yards were part of three straight games over the century mark to end his prep career … A major reason the Mustangs went 8-4 and advanced to the second round of the state playoffs … A two-year letterwinner in track and field, competing in the 100 meters and the 4x100 and 4x200 relays. PERSONAL: Timothy Cornett UNLV: A talented, physical defensive back who looks to have an impact in his one was born on April 28, 1992, in Houston, TX … The son of Sharonda White and and only season on the field with the Rebels as a senior this season … Listed No. Keenan Sneed … Has two brothers and two sisters … Has not declared a major. 2 behind Peni Vea at the free safety spot heading into the fall … Originally signed with the University of Minnesota as a midyear JC signee in December of 2010 but CORNETT’S OFFENSIVE STATS instead came to the desert. 2011: Joined UNLV in time for fall camp but sat out RUSHING entire season. JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played for Arizona Western College located in YEAR GP-GS ATT YDS AVG TD LG Yuma … Grabbed four interceptions and ranked second on the team with 66 tackles 2011 11-6 119 671 5.6 7 80 as a sophomore in 2010 … Originally attended Kilgore (TX) College but redshirted 2010 13-6 144 546 3.8 6 46 his only season with the Rangers. HIGH SCHOOL: A graduate of South Miami TOTAL 24-12 263 1,217 4.63 13 80 Senior HS … Lettered four seasons for coach Eric Washington … Played both LB and safety for the Cobras … Named Second Team All-Dade County after posting RECEIVING 110 tackles and three sacks as a senior. PERSONAL: Drayquan N. Crawford was YEAR GP-GS REC YDS AVG TD LG born on Jan. 6, 1990, in Miami … Goes by “Dre” … The son of Frank and Octavia 2011 11-6 10 54 5.4 0 20 Crawford … Has an older brother, Derrion, and a younger brother, Frank, who was 2010 13-6 13 98 7.5 2 20 a senior DB at Ole Miss in 2011 … Majoring in communication studies. TOTAL 24-12 23 152 6.6 2 20

KICKOFF RETURN YEAR GP ATT YDS AVG TD LG 2011 11 6 202 33.7 1 95 2010 13 14 333 23.8 0 58 TOTAL 24 20 535 26.8 1 95

CORNETT’S CAREER 100-YARD GAMES OPPONENT DATE ATT YDS AVG TD LG Hawai’i 9/17/11 11 106 9.6 2 80 at Air Force 11/19/11 19 104 5.5 0 14 SDSU 11/26/11 15 136 9.1 2 54

UNLV: A big athlete out of the Lone Star State who should have a much bigger

CORNETT impact as a sophomore … Listed No. 1 at one receiver spot heading into fall … A high school teammate of the Rebels’ starting RB Tim Cornett … The former state champion in the triple jump chose the Rebels over offers that included a track scholarship from Texas A&M … One of 13 UNLV football players named to the 2011 Academic All-Mountain West team. 2011: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in 11 games, including starting three … Made his first career start at Wyoming in Game Seven … Caught four passes for 42 yards as a rookie … A three-star recruit according to Rivals and Scout … Ranked the No. 183 WR prospect in the nation by Scout. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2011 graduate of North Shore HS … Lettered three times as a tight end under coach David Aymond … Averaged more than 20 yards per catch in helping the Mustangs go 11-2 and earn a district title as a senior … Named all-district and all-state in the triple jump and also played basketball at NSHS. PERSONAL: Devante Davis was born on Oct. 13, 1992, in Houston … The son of Tamara and Andre Davis … Has three brothers and two sisters … Majoring in business.

DEVANTE DAVIS’ RECEIVING STATS YEAR GP-GS REC YDS AVG TD LG 2011 11-3 4 42 10.5 0 18 57 PLAYER PROFILES

UNLV: A walk-on defensive back who looks to see his first game action this fall … UNLV: Joined program in January but did not participate in spring practice because of First name is pronounced “trah-VON.” 2011: Redshirted season after walking onto injury … Shares the same name (with slightly different spelling) as 2012 UNLV signee the squad. 2010: Attended Air Force Academy Prep School. HIGH SCHOOL: A David Greene out of Texas … One of four defensive linemen in last year’s recruiting 2010 graduate of Rancho Verde HS in Marino Valley, CA … Lettered one year for class … Will continue the recent UNLV tradition of having an Alaskan on the roster coach Pete Buffy … Garnered First Team All-Inland Valley League honors after as former receivers Casey Flair (2005-08) and Tate Knutson (2007-10) both hailed totaling 51 tackles, six interceptions and two sacks … Attended Dominguez HS prior from Anchorage high schools … Believed to be the first-ever division-one signee out to his senior year … Was a two-year letterman there for the Dons … Also played of his prep program. 2011: Grayshirted after signing with the program in February. baseball. PERSONAL: Travone Davis Jr. was born on March 11, 1992, in Lynwood, HIGH SCHOOL: A 2011 graduate of Wasilla HS … Lettered four years while playing CA … The son of Latricee Desha and Travone Davis Sr. … Majoring in business. on both sides of the ball for coach Glen Nelson … Tallied 26 receptions for 337 yards and four touchdowns as a senior tight end … Totaled 16 catches for 240 yards and three touchdowns as a junior for the Warriors … Named all-conference and all-state during both his junior and senior seasons … Also lettered three years in basketball and baseball and was a two-year letterman in wrestling as a prepster. PERSONAL: David Green was born on July 11, 1992, in Lowville, NY … The son of David and Amy Green … Has an older sister, Megan … Majoring in communication studies.

UNLV: A veteran defensive lineman from Las Vegas who followed in the footsteps of fellow-Rancho Ram turned Rebel Leon Moore (15 sacks at UNLV from 2002- 05) … Listed No. 1 at one tackle spot heading into the season … Named 2012 Preseason All-Mountain West by Blue Ribbon magazine … One of a program- record eight locals to sign with UNLV in 2010 … Already a two-time Academic All-Mountain West honoree … Earned a spot on the UNLV Dean’s Honor List for the fall 2011 semester … Last name is pronounced “GAS-tin.” 2011: Played in all UNLV: A versatile player who lined up at six positions but is a tight end for the Rebels but one game along the defensive line … Turned in a career-high 21 total tackles … Joined the team in January and went through his first spring practice … Expected 2010: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in the final eight games after to make an immediate impact, he is listed No. 2 at TE spot heading into the fall … having his redshirt lifted … Wore jersey No. 61 as a rookie … Totaled 13 tackles, Last name is pronounced “gah-STRAIN.” 2011: Grayshirted after signing with the including three for loss … Had one sack and also forced a fumble. HIGH SCHOOL: Rebels in February. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2011 graduate of Woodbridge HS in Orange A 2010 graduate of Rancho HS … Put together a strong senior campaign under County … A three-year letterman while playing TE and FB on offense and DE, NT, coach Elvin Dick, bringing down 86 ball carriers, including making 28 solo tackles SS on defense as well as long-snapper for coach Rick Gibson … Had 50 catches … Added eight sacks … Earned first team All-Northeast League honors at both for 618 yards and 10 touchdowns en route to earning First Team All-Pacific Coast defensive and offensive tackle … Made a season-high 16 tackles against Del Sol League honors as a senior TE … Also played center for the Warriors basketball team. HS … Turned in an 11-tackle, two-sack effort against Eldorado HS … Also had a PERSONAL: Nick Gstrein was born on Oct. 19, 1993, in Newport Beach, CA … The pair of sacks against Las Vegas HS … Blocked three field goals during his senior son of Kay and Paul Gstrein … Majoring in hospitality management. season. PERSONAL: Tyler Ramon Gaston was born on March 17, 1992, in Las Vegas … The son of Lakesha and Jesse Gaston … Has an older sister, Jackie … Majoring in criminal justice.

GASTON’S DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK FF FR 2011 11-0 13 8 21 3.5-19 2.0-14 1 1-0 2010 8-0 7 6 13 3.0-11 1.0-5 1 0-0 58 TOTAL 19-0 20 14 34 6.5-30 3.0-19 2 1-0 PLAYER PROFILES

UNLV: A versatile defender that has found a home in the Rebel secondary … Listed TIM HASSON No. 1 at the strong safety spot heading into fall … Hails from the same high school program that produced former Rebel receiving great Earvin Johnson (2001-04) … Earned a spot on the UNLV Dean’s Honor List for the fall 2011 semester … Is the half-brother of fellow Rebel defender Tim Hasson … Name is pronounced “TAHHJ HAH-sin.” 2011: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in all 12 games … Made one start at safety, in Game Two vs. Washington State … Finished with 17 total tackles and returned a fumble 16 yards. 2010: Redshirted season. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Cathedral HS … Lettered three times for coach Kevin Pearson … Helped the Phantoms post an 11-2 record and reach the CIF semifinals as a senior … It marked the first time in five years that CHS had advanced as far as the semifinals … Made 27 tackles, had one sack and deflected five passes in 2009 … Earned All-Del Rey League honors as a senior … A multiple letterwinner in track and field, competing in the 200 and 400 meters as well as the 4x100 and 4x400 relays. PERSONAL: Tajh Anthony Hasson was born on June 12, 1992, in Los Angeles, CA … The son of Yolanda Hern and Anthony Hasson … Has four brothers: Tim, Titus, Sameh and Anthony … Majoring in interdisciplinary studies.

TAJH HASSON’S DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK FF FR 2011 12-1 11 6 17 0-0 0-0 0 1-16 UNLV: A local product who has worked his way from an invited walk-on to a starting-level scholarship defender … Listed No. 1 at strongside linebacker along with Princeton Jackson heading into fall … Name is pronounced “HAH-sin” … Is TAJH HASSON the half-brother of fellow UNLV potential defensive starter Tajh Hasson … Already a two-time Academic All-MW honoree. 2011: Played in every game for the second consecutive season, including starting five of the last six outings at linebacker … Finished with a career-high 46 total tackles, including one TFL … Earned a full scholarship in his second season. 2010: Walked onto squad and earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in all 13 games … Totaled 19 tackles and recovered one fumble ... Got into the end zone in his second game as a collegian when he picked up a punt that was blocked by Nate Carter and returned it 19 yards for a touchdown at Utah … Winner of the 2010 Jack Gilmore Coaches Award, which is given to a former or current walk-on player who excelled on the field.HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Cimarron-Memorial HS … A two-time letterwinner for the Spartans … Played safety and wide receiver for coach Rob Vollan, who retired in 2011 … A First-Team All-Northwest Division selection on defense as a senior after turning in six games with 10 or more tackles, finishing with 106 takedowns and leading CMHS to the Sunset Region title game … Also had eight receptions for 187 yards and four touchdowns as a senior in the run-heavy offense. PERSONAL: Timothy J. Hasson was born on Jan. 21, 1992, in Los Angeles … The son of Anthony Hasson and Raiko Lewis … Majoring in interdisciplinary studies.

TIM HASSON’S DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK FF FR 2011 12-5 18 28 46 1.0-1 0-0 0 0-0 2010 13-0 13 6 19 1.0-3 0-0 0 1-0 TOTAL 25-5 31 34 65 2.0-4 0-0 0 1-0

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HERRING’S OFFENSIVE STATS PASSING YEAR GP-GS COMP ATT YDS PCT TD INT LG 2011 10-8 113 206 1,004 .549 8 6 33 2010 8-0 28 56 365 .500 4 3 51 TOTAL 18-8 141 262 1,369 .538 12 9 51

RUSHING YEAR GP-GS ATT YDS AVG TD LG 2011 10-8 86 119 1.4 2 29 2010 8-0 21 -21 -1.0 0 12 TOTAL 18-8 107 98 0.9 2 29

UNLV: The team’s returning starter at quarterback is expected to battle redshirt freshman Nick Sherry for the starting spot under center this fall … May also be the team’s holder for kicks as a junior … A former two-time state champion signal caller in high school with an impressive arm who has added weight for his junior campaign … Has served as the team’s representative on the UNLV Student-Athlete Advisory Committee … Earned a spot on the Dean’s Honor List in fall 2009. 2011: Earned the starting nod during the preseason and eventually played in 10 games, starting eight … Threw for a team-leading 1,004 yards after completing 113-of-206 attempts … Tossed eight touchdowns and six interceptions … Showed effectiveness on the ground, netting 119 yards and two rushing scores … Ranked eighth in the MW in passing yards per game with 100.4 and ninth in total offense at 112.3 YPG … Started the first five games of the fall … Completed 18-of-27 attempts for 146 yards and two passing TDs in the season opener at No. 10 Wisconsin … Helped lead UNLV to an upset of Hawai’i in Game Three on 17-of-29 passing for 178 yards, one pick and one score … Set career highs for attempts (41), completions (23) yards (223) and UNLV: A junior defensive back that is his team’s leading returning career tackler … interceptions (3) the next week in a loss to Southern Utah … Came off the bench Chosen this year to be the third player to wear “Battle Born Jersey No. 36” and will in Game Seven to lead UNLV to a MW win over Colorado State on 9-of-13 passing switch over from his normal No. 23 this fall … No. 36 -- complete with a patch of for 90 yards, two TDs and no turnovers … That game saw Herring lead his team the state flag on the back -- is worn by a Nevadan who best exemplifies the Battle on a late drive down field that was highlighted by his career-long 29-yard scamper Born spirit of his state, which was the 36th state to join the union, and the toughness that set up his own game-winning five-yard scoring rush with 1:20 on the clock … and pride of Rebel Football … The secondary’s only returning starter is listed No. Followed that up with another efficient performance, completing 12-of-17 for 114 1 at one cornerback spot after spring practice … Earned Preseason Second Team yards and a TD pass vs. No. 5 Boise State … Only played in two of team’s final All-Mountain West from Lindy’s and Honorable Mention by Phil Steele’s. 2011: four games because of injury. 2010: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in Played in every game and started 11 of them at cornerback … Ranked sixth on the eight games … Showed promise in relief as a rookie, including throwing touchdown team with 52 total tackles … Led the league and tied for fourth in the nation with passes in four different road stadiums … Finished second on the team with 365 four fumble recoveries, a total that tied for the fifth most in school history … Also yards passing while completing half of his 56 attempts … Tossed four scores and posted his third career forced fumble … Ranked fifth in the league with eight pass three interceptions … Made his collegiate debut in Game Three at Idaho and led breakups … Turned in a career-high nine takedowns vs. SDSU. 2010: Earned his UNLV to its only points on the night with a 25-yard TD strike to Phillip Payne … Also first letter as a Rebel by playing in nine games, including starting six … Made an came off the bench to complete 8-of-14 attempts for 101 yards at West Virginia, immediate impact after joining program in January … Finished seventh on squad including a six-yard scoring toss to RB Tim Cornett … Completed eight passes at with 44 total tackles, including 1.5 QB sacks … Forced two fumbles and recovered BYU to compile a career-high 109 yards … Also found Marcus Sullivan from 24 another to go with two pass breakups … Dislodged the ball from the New Mexico yards out for the Rebels’ only TD vs. the Cougars ... Hit 3-of-4 attempts for 21 yards QB on a sack and the fumble was picked up and returned for a 40-yard TD by DE and a four-yard TD in season finale at Hawaii. 2009: Redshirted season. HIGH Beau Bell … Made his first career start in Game Three vs. Idaho and turned in SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Citrus Hill HS in Perris, CA … A three-star recruit seven tackles … Posted career-high 10 tackles at San Diego State … Also returned who was listed as the No. 34 pro-style quarterback in the nation by Rivals and the two kickoffs and two punts as a rookie ... Missed some time with an injury. 2009: No. 64 signal-caller by Scout … Ranked the No. 98 recruit in the state of California Grayshirted after originally signing with UNLV in February. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 by the Contra Costa Times … A four-year letterwinner that led the Hawks to back- graduate of Palo Verde HS ... Earned two varsity letters after moving to Las Vegas to-back 14-0 records and consecutive CIF championships in 2007 and 2008 … from Texas … Was listed No. 157 in the nation as an Athlete by Scouts, Inc., but Threw for 3,050 yards and 36 touchdowns against just six interceptions as a senior was recruited as a DB by Rebels … Helped the Panthers to a 14-1 overall record … That followed a strong junior campaign in which he threw for 2,400 yards to go and a runner-up finish in the state championship game as a senior for coach Darwin with 26 scores and five interceptions under coach Doug DuBois ... Competed in the Rost … Named second team all-state on defense … Made 39 tackles and seven Inland Empire All-Star Football Classic on Jan. 10 along with fellow Rebel signee interceptions from the defensive backfield … Played his freshman and sophomore Bradley Randle. PERSONAL: Caleb DeVon Herring was born on Feb. 3, 1991, seasons at Moody HS in Corpus Christi. PERSONAL: Sidney Quinn Hodge was in Long Beach, CA … The son of Michelle and Mike Herring … Has two brothers, born on March 6, 1991, in Corpus Christi, TX … The son of Brenda Jackson and Mike and Jacoby, and two sisters, Alyria and Tamara … His father played college George Hodge … Has two brothers and one sister … Sidney and his wife, Natiyah, basketball at Northern Arizona (1987-88) … Majoring in interdisciplinary studies. have a daughter, Cameron, who was born in August 2010 … Natiyah is a member of the Army National Guard and was recently stationed at Fort Gordon in Georgia … Majoring in interdisciplinary studies. 60 PLAYER PROFILES

HODGE’S DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT SCK INT PBU FF FR 2011 12-11 33 20 53 0-0 0-0 8 1 4-23 2010 9-6 33 11 44 1.5-20 0-0 2 2 1-0 TOTAL 21-17 66 31 97 1.5-20 0-0 10 3 5-23

KICKOFF RETURN YEAR GP NO YDS AVG TD LG 2011 12 1 25 25.0 0 25 2010 9 2 39 19.5 0 20 TOTAL 21 3 64 21.3 0 25

PUNT RETURN UNLV: A walk-on reserve defensive back all the way from Maryland who proved to YEAR GP NO YDS AVG TD LG be one of the league’s top kick-coverage specialists … Named 2011 UNLV Special 2011 12 1 7 7.0 0 7 Teams Co-MVP along with record-setting return man Deante’ Purvis … Also awarded 2010 9 2 -2 -1.0 0 3 the Jack Gilmore Coaches Award, which is annually given to a current or former TOTAL 21 3 5 1.7 0 7 walk-on player who excelled on the field. 2011: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in all 12 games, primarily on special teams, and totaled 13 tackles …

HODGE Switched over to defense after spending his first year at receiver.2010: Redshirted season after walking onto squad. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of athletic powerhouse Paul Laurence Dunbar Community HS ... A three-year letterwinner for the Poets, who won state 1A titles each of those seasons ... Played both ways as a receiver and safety for coach Lawrence Smith ... Had 10 touchdowns and three interceptions as a senior. PERSONAL: Michael Donnell Horsey was born on May 14, 1991, in Baltimore ... The son of Derrick Horsey and Taikecha Wade ... Has two brothers, Anton Wade and Derrick Horsey ... Anton completed his career as a running back at Frostburg State University in 2010 ... Majoring in interdisciplinary studies. HORSEY

UNLV: One of two midyear junior-college signees to join the Rebels this season along with James Boyd … A highly recruited defensive lineman who should challenge for immediate playing time … Listed No. 1 at one DE spot heading into the fall … A three-star recruit according to Rivals.com … Chose UNLV over interest from North Carolina, Syracuse, Memphis and Arkansas State, among others. JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played two seasons at Trinity Valley Community College located in Athens, TX … Helped coach Brad Smiley’s Cardinals finish 8-3 in his sophomore season … In eight games played, he had four sacks for a loss of 25 yards. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, TX … Played defensive end, tight end and slot receiver for coach Mike Helmer … Also competed in track, baseball and basketball for the Tigers. PERSONAL: Parker Kristian Holloway was born on Jan. 29, 1992, in DeSoto, TX … The son of Perry and Darlene Holloway … Has two older brothers, Preston and Javiar, and a younger sister, Stephanie … His uncle, Cornell Holloway, played football at Pitt and then three seasons for the Indianapolis Colts as a defensive back … Majoring in interdisciplinary studies.

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UNLV: A high-energy athlete who will look to earn a starting spot as a senior … UNLV: A local walk-on wide receiver … One of three current Rebels who hail from Listed No. 1 at strongside linebacker along with Tim Hasson heading into the fall … North Las Vegas. 2011: Played in two games as a freshman and recorded one … Named Preseason Second Team All-Mountain West by Phil Steele’s … Ranked a catch for one yard against Hawai’i in a Game Three victory. 2010: Attended UNLV four-star prospect by Scout and a three-star by Rivals … A first team JC All-American but was not a member of the team. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Canyon who was tabbed the No. 27 junior-college recruit in the nation by Rivals … Also Springs HS in North Las Vegas … A two-year letterman for coach Hunkie Cooper, interested in playing baseball at UNLV before he finishes college.2011: Earned his who starred for the Rebels in the early 1990s … Helped the Pioneers to a 7-3 first letter as a Rebel by playing in 11 games, including starting the season finale record while leading the squad in receiving with 449 yards and five touchdowns in his home state vs. No. 5 TCU … Totaled 39 tackles, including 3.0 TFL … Tied on 25 catches as a senior … Earned Second Team All-Sunrise League in his final for second on team with 2.0 QB sacks for a loss of 18 yards. JUNIOR COLLEGE: season … Also played volleyball and ran track for the Pioneers. PERSONAL: Tallied 56 tackles, two sacks and two interceptions, including one returned for a Jonathon Charles James was born on March 2, 1992, in North Las Vegas … The 60-yard touchdown as a sophomore at JC powerhouse Blinn College in Brenham, son of Cheryl and Charles James … Has two brothers, Stephonne Young and the TX … Played two seasons for coach Brad Franchione … Helped the Buccaneers late DeShawn Collins … Majoring in art. win the 2009 national championship when he was a teammate of future Heisman Trophy winner Cameron Newton. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Cypress JAMES’ RECEIVING STATS Ridge HS in Houston … Played on both sides of the ball as a running back and YEAR GP-GS REC YDS AVG TD LG linebacker for coach Gary Thiebaud … Helped the Rams reach the semifinals in 2011 2-0 1 1 1.0 0 1 both his junior and senior seasons, going 11-2 and 9-2, respectively … Tallied more than 120 tackles to go along with four sacks and three forced fumbles as a senior … Named district MVP, all-region and a TD Club finalist as a senior … Also lettered four years in baseball, playing first base and outfield. PERSONAL: Princeton DeDeon Jackson was born on May 18, 1991, in Houston, TX … The son of Richard and Sabrina Jackson … Has one brother, D.J., and three sisters, Tori, Shayla and LaPrincia … Cousin Ja’Gared Davis is a middle linebacker at SMU … Majoring in communication studies.

JACKSON’S DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK FF FR 2011 11-1 15 24 39 3-19 2.0-18 0 0-0

UNLV: A returning starter at left guard who is one of five returning starters on the

JACKSON Rebel offensive line this season … Hails from a local high school that opened its doors in fall 2008. 2011: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in all 12 games, including starting the final seven at left guard. 2010: Redshirted season. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Desert Oasis HS … A two-time letterwinner for coach Faron Seibel … Started playing football as a junior … Earned First Team All-Southwest League in 2009 … Helped the Diamondbacks to a 7-3 record and an appearance in the state playoffs … A two-year letterwinner at power forward for the basketball team … Also spent two years at Sierra Vista HS in Las Vegas. PERSONAL: Cameron Elijah Jefferson was born on May 2, 1992, in Cleveland, OH … The son of Michele and William Jefferson … Has two younger brothers, Noah and Joshua … His father played college football at Maryland, spent two seasons with the Cleveland Browns (1989-90) and also played in the CFL as an offensive lineman … Majoring in mechanical engineering.

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UNLV: A quick, tough, versatile offensive weapon that will look to have a big impact UNLV: A talented, intriguingly sized athlete who will begin his Rebel career in the in his one and only year on the field with the Rebels … Competes as a combo defensive secondary … Listed No. 2 at strong safety behind Tajh Hasson heading running back/receiver, he is also a threat at punt returner. 2011: One of three midyear into the fall … Joined the squad in January and competed in his first spring practice transfers for the Rebels, he enrolled in January and took part in spring practice … Earned a spot on the UNLV Dean’s Honor List for the spring 2012 semester. 2011: but sat out the season. JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played his sophomore season at the Grayshirted season after signing with the program in February. HIGH SCHOOL: College of the Sequoias located in Visalia, CA, rushing for more than 800 yards A 2011 graduate of Helix Charter HS In La Mesa, CA … A two-sport standout who during the 2010 season … Also averaged 26.6 yards on kickoff returns and 9.5 helped the Highlander football team to an 11-1 record and appearance in the CIF on punt returns … Named the Football Athlete of the Year for COS by the Visalia San Diego Section semifinals as a senior under coach Troy Starr … Had two key Quarterback Club … Missed the 2009 season because of a broken collarbone … interceptions in his team’s Grossmont Hills League championship-clinching victory Competed his freshman year at Reedley (CA) College … Named first team all- over Steele Canyon … Also a starter on the Helix basketball team and was named state at both running back and all-purpose back in 2008 after rushing for 796 yards first team all-league as a forward as a senior.PERSONAL: Kenny Keys was born and 14 TDs while averaging 32.8 on kickoffs and 10.4 on punts. HIGH SCHOOL: on Feb. 25, 1993 … The son of Syvonne McNair and Kenny Keys Sr. … Has not A 2007 graduate of Fleming Island HS in Orange Park, FL … Lettered three declared a major. years for coach Neal Chipoletti … Also competed in track for the Golden Eagles. PERSONAL: Eric Maurice Johnson was born on March 26, 1988, in Jacksonville, FL … The son of Cassandra and Fredrick Johnson … Has one brother and three sisters … Majoring in sociology.

UNLV: A defensive lineman who has transformed himself from being a local walk- on into a returning starter up front … Is listed No. 1 at one tackle spot after spring practice. 2011: Played in all 12 games, including making his first nine career starts at DT … Totaled a career-high 21 tackles, including 2 TFL … Posted his first career QB sack. 2010: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in all 13 games … Finished UNLV: A reserve tight end/fullback who is listed No. 2 behind William Vea at FB with 10 total tackles playing on defense and special teams. 2009: Redshirted after heading into the fall … May also play on special teams again this fall … Earned a walking onto squad … Ranked the No. 223 DE prospect in the nation coming out of spot on the UNLV Dean’s Honor List for the spring 2012 semester. 2011: Appeared high school. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Del Sol HS ... Lettered three years in the first two games of the season. 2010: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by for coach Preston Goroff, lining up on both sides of the ball … Named First Team appearing in one game, at West Virginia. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of 4A All-Sunrise Region as both an offensive and defensive lineman as a senior … Elsinore HS … Lettered three seasons for the Tigers, lining up at TE, LB and DE for Named first team all-state by the Las Vegas Review-Journal at OL after anchoring a coach Tony Peralta … Named All-Sunbelt League in both 2007 and ’08 … Recorded line that blocked for two 1,000-yard rushers ... The Dragons’ defensive coordinator in 18 receptions for 373 yards and seven scores as a senior … Also competed in 2009 was former Rebel linebacker great Ryan Claridge … Also lettered in basketball basketball, track and tennis. PERSONAL: Max Jack Johnson was born on July 25, and baseball during prep career. PERSONAL: Alex Samuel Klorman was born on 1991, in Irvine, CA … The son of Jeff and Linda Johnson … Has two older brothers, May 20, 1991, in Las Vegas … The son of Bob and Renee Klorman … Has two Joshua and Jordan, and an older sister, Jenna … Majoring in human services. brothers, Ryan and Micah … Majoring in interdisciplinary studies.

KLORMAN’S DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK FF FR 2011 12-9 7 14 21 2.0-4 1.0-2 0 1-0 2010 13-0 6 4 10 0.5-1 0-0 0 0-0 TOTAL 25-9 13 18 31 2.5-5 1.0-2 0 1-0 63 PLAYER PROFILES

KOHORST’S KICKING STATS YEAR GP-GS PTS FG-FGA LG XP-XPA <29 30-39 40-49 50-59 2011 12-12 51 9-14 50 24-24 2-3 2-4 4-5 1-2 2010 13-13 53 8-11 47 29-30 3-3 4-4 1-4 0-0 TOTAL 25-25 104 17-25 50 53-54 5-6 6-8 5-9 1-2

KOHORST

UNLV: A potential honors candidate who is a local product and a UNLV legacy player … Will vie for place-kicking and kickoff duties again this fall … Named Preseason Second Team All-Mountain West by both Lindy’s and Athlon and Honorable Mention by Phil Steele’s … Heads into his junior season having made 38 consecutive extra points … He needs seven more to tie for the second-longest streak in school history and 10 to break Kyle Watson’s UNLV record of 47 set in 2008-09 … Needs two more field goals to move into a tie with Jim Gaetano (19 from 1977-79) for sixth place on the program’s career list … Will go into 2012 ranking first in school history for career extra-point percentage at .981 … The first scholarship place-kicker signed by UNLV since former Rebel great Sergio Aguayo in 2003. 2011: Handled all extra point and field goal attempts for the second straight year … Led team in scoring with 51 points … Made 9-of-14 field-goal attempts, including his last four … Nailed 5-of-7 from 40 yards or longer, including a 50-yarder in a win over Hawai’i … Became the sixth Rebel in history to make a field goal from at least 50 yards and the first since 2008 … Accounted for all nine of his team’s points in the season finale at TCU after going 3-for-3 in field goals … Was perfect on all 24 extra-point attempts and led the MW with his 100-percent accuracy … Also shared kickoff duties during the season with punter Chase Lansford. 2010: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by starting all 13 games at place-kicker … Turned in one of the top freshman campaigns for a booter in school history and was named to the Rivals.com Freshman All-MW Team … Made 8-of-11 field-goal attempts and did not miss from inside the 40-yard line … Also nailed 29-of-30 extra-point attempts en route to leading the Rebels in points with 53 … His 29 PATs set a UNLV freshman record and his 47-yard field goal at Colorado State broke UNLV Hall of Famer Nick Garritano’s 20-year-old school record for longest three-pointer by a freshman … Kohorst’s two made field goals vs. UNR and Air Force also tied a school freshman record held by three others … First collegiate field goal came on a 28-yarder at Utah in Game Two. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Green Valley HS in Henderson … Kicked for three seasons and also punted as a senior for the Gators under coach Matt Gerber … A three-star prospect by Scout who was ranked the No. 9 PK prospect in the nation … Listed as the No. 21 kicker recruit by Rivals … Named the PK on the Las Vegas Sun’s All-Decade Team … Made 25 field goals during his three-year career with the UNLV: A reserve offensive lineman who may also see time on special teams … Gators and was named First Team All-Sunrise Region all three years … Made five Listed No. 2 at left guard spot behind Cameron Jefferson heading into the fall … field goals and hit 18-of-21 extra points as a senior … Connected on 10 field goals Earned a spot on the UNLV Dean’s Honor List for the fall 2011 semester. 2011: with a long of 54 yards and was 21-of-22 on extra points as a junior … Booted a Member of squad but did not play. 2010: Played in the first nine games of the 54-yarder and 51-yarder in one game in a 2008 win over Coronado HS … Also a season. 2009: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in 11 games, primarily pitcher for GVHS and earned all-state honors in 2009 under baseball coach Nick on the punt team … Enrolled full-time in January and went through spring practice Garritano, who was, ironically, one of the top long-range kickers in UNLV history. with the Rebels. 2008: Grayshirted after signing with UNLV in February. HIGH PERSONAL: Nolan Cutler Kohorst was born on Dec. 16, 1992 … The son of Kim SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Santiago HS … A three-year letterman for coach and Dr. Keith Kohorst … Keith, who is an optometrist in Las Vegas, played offensive Steve Mitchell … Ranked the No. 101 OG prospect in the nation by Scout after line at UNLV and lettered for the Rebels in 1981-82 … Has a younger brother, Clinton prep career … Helped the Sharks reach the state finals as a senior … Named First … Cousin Matt Kohorst plays baseball at Kansas … Chose the Rebels over offers Team All-Mountain View and Second Team Press Enterprise All-Riverside County from Air Force and Wyoming … Majoring in history. in 2007. PERSONAL: Jason Michael Allen Wolfgang Koontz was born on March 11, 1990, in Whittier, CA … The son of James and Christie Koontz … Also recruited by Colorado State and Army … Majoring in hospitality management.

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UNLV: A potential honors candidate who will vie for punting, place-kicking and kickoff UNLV: A potential honors candidate who is the squad’s leading returning tackler duties as a senior this fall … Was a member of the 2011 Official Ray Guy Award in 2012 … A high-energy defender that turned in a strong spring practice and is Watch List after making an immediate impact as a punter … Named Preseason listed No. 1 at weakside linebacker heading into the fall … Earned Preseason Second Team All-Mountain West by Lindy’s and third team by Phil Steele’s … One Second Team All-Mountain West from Lindy’s … Selected to represent the defense of 13 UNLV football players named to the 2011 Academic All-Mountain West team at the annual Mountain West Media Days event in Las Vegas in July … Name is and also earned a spot on the UNLV Dean’s Honor List for the fall 2011 semester … pronounced “low-2-LAY-LAY.” 2011: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in The son of former longtime NFL kicker Mike Lansford. 2011: Earned his first letter all 12 games, including taking over as a starter late in the year … Joined the team as a Rebel by playing in all 12 games … Punted 75 times for 3,093 yards … The in time for fall preseason camp ... Worked his way onto the depth chart after a solid number of attempts was the fourth-most in UNLV single-season history … Ranked camp effort … Ranked third on the team with 60 total tackles, including 3 TFL … third in the MW and 48th Tied for the team high in tackles with 13 vs. No. 5 Boise State. JUNIOR COLLEGE: in the nation with an Spent two seasons with Merced (CA) College ... In 2010, he notched a team-high average of 41.2 yards 84 total tackles, including 12 tackles for loss, five sacks, two pass breakups, two per attempt … Posted forced fumbles and one fumble recovery ... Totaled a team season-high 12 tackles 12 punts 50 yards or against De Anza and was an All-Golden Gate Conference selection following his longer, including a long sophomore season. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Baldwin HS in Wailuku, HI of 66 vs. Southern Utah ... Was a three-year letterman for coach A.J. Rolos ... Helped lead the Bears to three … Placed 16 attempts Maui Interscholastic League championships as a linebacker and fullback ... Named inside opponent 20- the MIL Defensive Player of the Year following his senior season. PERSONAL: yard lines … Had a big John Taufa Lotulelei was born on Dec. 4, 1991, in Kihei, HI ... The son of Mele and debut for the Rebels Hanisi Lotulelei ... Majoring in interdisciplinary studies. at No. 10 Wisconsin,

LANSFORD hitting a 56-yard punt LOTULELEI’S DEFENSIVE STATS on his first attempt and YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK FF FR finishing averaging 44.4 2011 12-4 24 36 60 3-7 0-0 0 0-0 yards on five attempts in the season opener … Averaged at least 40 yards in the first seven games of the year, led by a season-best 47.4 average on five boots vs. SUU. JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played two seasons at Santa Ana College … JC Gridwire’s Preseason All-America placekicker in 2010 … Made 11-of-18 attempts in 2009 as a freshman with a season-long field goal of 50 yards … As a sophomore, went 8-for-11 with a career-long of 52 yards en route to earning second team all-conference honors … Also handled punting duties as a sophomore, averaging 43.7 yards per punt with six placed inside the 20-yard line and a long of 60 yards … Named First Team All-California Region V as a punter. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of El Dorado HS … Handled all kicking duties for coach Jeff Bailey … Named first team all-league and second team all-county as a senior.PERSONAL: Chase Michael Lansford was born on July 22, 1991, in Orange, CA … The son of Michael and Teresa Lansford … Has an older sister, McCall … Mike Lansford spent nine seasons playing for the Los Angeles Rams under former UNLV coach John Robinson. Mike, who retired in 1992 as the Rams’ all-time leading scorer, also played for another former UNLV coach, Harvey Hyde, when Hyde was on the staff at Pasadena City College … Majoring in communication studies.

LANSFORD’S PUNTING STATS YEAR GP-GS NO YDS AVG LG TB FC I20 50+ BLK 2011 12-12 75 3,093 41.2 66 2 8 16 12 1 LOTULELEI

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UNLV: A former UCLA signee who was highly recruited out of high school and is in the middle of a solid career as a Rebel … Also made official visits to Arizona and Washington before signing with the Bruins in February 2009 … Came to UNLV one MAYS year later and made an immediate impact as a true freshman … Is listed No. 1 at the MLB spot after spring practice … Name is pronounced “TAH-nee MAH-cah.” 2011: Played in 11 games, including starting eight … Ranked fifth on the team with 54 tackles, including three TFL … Also tied for the team lead in interceptions with two … Picked off Pete Thomas with 35 seconds left at the Rebel 28-yard line to preserve a thrilling 38-35 UNLV win over Colorado State in Game Seven … His other INT came vs. Southern Utah … Tied for the team high with 13 tackles at UNR. 2010: Joined the squad in time for fall camp and went on to earn his first letter as a Rebel by playing in all 13 games … Made one start, at West Virginia … Ranked 13th on the squad with 34 total tackles and forced one fumble. 2009: Signed with UCLA out of high school but took year off instead. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Jordan HS … A three-year letterman for the Panthers … A versatile athlete who played LB, S, FB, RB, WR and DE for coach Scott Meyer … A Rivals three-star recruit when he signed with the Bruins, he was rated as the nation’s No. 32 OLB by ESPNU, the No. 71 inside linebacker by Rivals and the No. 57 MLB by Scout, which also ranked him the No. 95 player in California … A PrepStar All-West Region selection and SuperPrep’s All-Far West (CA/HI/NV) No. 103 prospect … As a senior, he made 52 tackles in seven games, including four sacks ... Also rushed for 107 yards on 11 attempts. PERSONAL: Taniela M. Maka was born on Dec. 19, 1990, in Tonga … The son of Topani and Tolofi Maka … Has three brothers: Makisi, Sam and David, and one sister, Topani … Has not declared a major. UNLV: A reserve, walk-on receiver who will look to earn time in the receiver rotation again as a senior … Listed No. 2 at one wideout spot heading into the fall. MAKA’S DEFENSIVE STATS 2011: Played in all 12 games, including starting at Wisconsin and at Washington YEAR GP-GS UT AT TOT TFL SCK INT FF FR State … Finished with four catches for 34 yards. 2010: Earned his first letter as 2011 11-8 25 29 54 3-10 0-0 2-0 0 0-0 a Rebel by playing in all but one game … Competed at receiver spot as well as 2010 13-1 15 19 34 2-0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 serving as holder on kicks early in the season … Caught six passes for 82 yards TOTAL 24-9 40 48 88 5-10 0-0 2-0 1 0-0 … Big game came vs. Air Force when he hauled in three receptions for 50 yards, including a season-long 23-yarder. 2009: Redshirted season after walking onto the squad. JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played the 2008 season for the College of the Desert located in Palm Springs, CA … Made 16 catches for nearly 300 yards for the Roadrunners under coach Dean Dowty. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of local MAKA football power Bishop Gorman HS ... Lettered three years, including under coach David White, who played tight end at UNLV in the early 1990s … A member of the 14-0 4A state champion Gaels squad of 2007 … Finished with 25 receptions for eight touchdowns as a senior … Also ran track for BGHS, competing in the 100m and 200m sprints. PERSONAL: Robert A. Mays III was born on Nov. 6, 1990, in Texas … Goes by nickname of Trey … The son of Robert Mays Jr. and Jacqueline Dominguez Mays … Has an older sister, Shanell, and a younger brother, Chris … Majoring in interdisciplinary studies.

MAYS’ RECEIVING STATS YEAR GP-GS REC YDS AVG TD LG 2011 12-2 4 34 8.5 0 25 2010 12-0 6 82 13.7 0 23 TOTAL 24-2 10 116 11.6 0 25 66 PLAYER PROFILES

UNLV: A still-developing blocker who will look to earn his first playing time this UNLV: A walk-on reserve linebacker who converted from running back during fall along the offensive line … Listed No. 2 at left tackle spot behind Brett Boyko spring practice … Will look to earn his first playing time this fall on his new side of heading into the season … The first scholarship player recruited by UNLV out of the ball … Named UNLV’s Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year last season Colorado since former QB Kurt Nantkes (2001-04) … Rated a three-star prospect ... Last name is pronounced “oh-ROW-kay.” 2011: Sat out season while practicing by Scouts, Inc., which also listed him as the No. 97 OT in the nation … Last name as a running back. 2010: Attended College of Southern Nevada. COLORADO is pronounced “NO-vo-sell.” 2011: Redshirted season after joining the program in SCHOOL OF THE MINES: Signed with the Division II school located in Golden, January and going through his first spring practice.2010: Grayshirted after signing CO, but redshirted his only season with the Orediggers in 2009. HIGH SCHOOL: with UNLV in February. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Chatfield Senior HS A 2009 graduate of Legacy HS in Las Vegas … A three-time letterwinner for the … Lettered three times under coach Bret McGatlin … Helped the Chargers to a Longhorns playing RB and LB … Selected as the Most Improved Player in 2006 6-4 record and a trip to the state playoffs in 2009 … Earned All-Colorado and All-5A ... Received the Coaches Award and led his team to the playoffs as a senior ... honors as an offensive lineman in 2009 … Also played along the defensive line … Spent his freshman year at Mojave HS. PERSONAL: Prince Boss Oroke was Lettered in lacrosse at CSHS as well. PERSONAL: Alexander Mackenzie Novosel born on April 9, 1991, in San Diego … The son of Boss and Vernecia Oroke ... was born on Aug. 5, 1991, in Littleton, CO … The son of Katy and Tom Novosel … Has an older sister, Princess, and a younger brother, Lord Justice … Majoring in Has an older sister, Tori … Majoring in business. mechanical engineering.

UNLV: A nice-sized offensive lineman who has developed from a walk-on into a part UNLV: A big-framed prospect who is a rare Rebel football recruit from the Empire of the Rebel rotation … Listed No. 2 at the right guard spot behind Doug Zismann State … Is listed No. 2 at right tackle behind senior Yusef Rodgers heading into heading into the fall. 2011: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in seven the fall … Is the second member of the Oberg family to earn a scholarship to UNLV games. 2010: Member of squad but did not play. 2009: Redshirted season after as his sister, Shannon Oberg, lettered for the Lady Rebel basketball team in the walking onto the squad. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of West Valley HS in 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons … Earned a spot on the UNLV Dean’s Honor List for Yakima ... A two-year letterman for coach Scott Ditter … Played guard and tackle the fall 2011 semester. 2011: Redshirted season … One of four offensive linemen for the Rams … Also an all-conference wrestler who lettered four seasons as a signed by the Rebels. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2011 graduate of Islip HS … Started at grappler. PERSONAL: Bradley Overand was born on Aug. 15, 1991, in Seattle offensive tackle and also played on the defensive line for coach Jamie Lynch … … The son of Patrick and Traci Overand … Majoring in kinesiological sciences. Helped guide the Buccaneers to a 9-2 record and a Big Four Championship as a senior … Helped lead Islip to a playoff appearance during his junior season … Registered more than 60 tackles to go with five sacks and four forced fumbles as a senior … Also lettered in basketball three times, averaging 15 points and 12 rebounds per game as a sophomore and junior. PERSONAL: Andrew Oberg was born on March 7, 1992, in Bayshore, NY … The son of Ted and Kathy Oberg … Has two younger brothers, Tighe and Tristen, and four sisters, Shannon, Sarah, Meghan and Caitlin -- the latter of whom played basketball at Baylor and Furman ... Their mother played basketball at Alabama … Majoring in hospitality management.

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UNLV: A speedy defender who looks to have a bigger impact as a sophomore … UNLV: A scintillating talent who figures to have an even bigger role in the Rebel Turned in a solid spring and is listed No. 1 at one cornerback spot heading into the running game as a junior … Listed No. 2 behind returning starter Tim Cornett at fall … One of four Texans to sign with UNLV in 2010. 2011: Earned his first letter tailback heading into the fall … Responsible for one of college football’s top hits of as a Rebel by appearing in five games … Finished with nine total tackles … Broke the 2010 season when he de-cleated an Air Force kickoff returner at Sam Boyd up a pass and forced a fumble as well. 2010: Redshirted season. HIGH SCHOOL: Stadium. The stunning blow ranked No. 3 on ESPN SportsCenter’s Top 10 Plays A 2010 graduate of Lancaster HS where he played his senior year under coach for Nov. 18, 2010. 2011: Played in all 12 games, including starting in the backfield Andrew Jackson … In limited action he had four catches for 115 yards and two vs. Hawai’i and Southern Utah … Finished second on the team with 489 net rushing touchdowns … Spent his junior season at Kimball HS in Dallas, TX … Hauled in yards … Led UNLV in rushing in three games, including a 65-yard, 14-carry effort 51 receptions for 874 yards and eight scores to earn all-district honors … Added in the season opener at No. 10 Wisconsin … Ran for a career-high 96 yards on just 43 tackles and three interceptions on defense … Lettered three times overall in 10 carries against No. 5 Boise State … Bolted for a career-long 55-yard rush vs. the track and field, running the 200 meters as well as the 4x100 and 4x200 relays. Broncos … Finished with 71 yards on 14 attempts in the season finale at TCU … PERSONAL: Kenneth Penny was born on May 23, 1991, in Dallas, TX … The Also posted a 78-yard game, including a one-yard TD, in a win over Hawai’i and 82 son of Teresa and Gregory Penny … Has an older sister, Kendra … Majoring in yards on 19 carries, including a five-yard score, at Air Force ... Caught five passes human services. for 60 yards … Ranked 10th in the Mountain West with a 20.3-yard kickoff return average … Returned 20 balls for 406 yards, including a long of 47. 2010: Earned PENNY’S DEFENSIVE STATS his first letter as a Rebel by playing in all 13 games … Finished fifth on the squad YEAR GP-GS UT AT TOT TFL SCK INT PBU FF FR with 109 rushing yards on just 25 carries … Twice had season-high eight carries (at 2011 5-0 6 3 9 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 1 0-0 Utah and vs. UNM) … Best ground total came vs. Lobos with 43 yards … Scored first UNLV touchdown on a one-yard plunge vs. UNR … Caught one pass for 11 yards … Also a big contributor on special teams as he returned 18 kickoffs for 329 yards (18.3 YPR) and totaled six tackles on kick coverage ... Brought back a school-record eight KOR vs. TCU. 2009: Redshirted season. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Vista Murrieta HS and lettered three times for coach Coley Candaele as a RB and CB … Coming out of high school he was ranked as the No. 50 back in the nation by both Scout and Rivals, which assigned him three stars … Listed as the No. 57 recruit in the state of California by the Contra Costa Times … Tabbed All-Southern Section Inland Division as a utility player by the Orange County Register … Named All-Southwest League at RB in 2007 and ’08 … Played in the 2008 Inland All-Stars Football Classic … Rushed for 1,593 yards and 22 touchdowns as a senior … Added 20 receptions for 206 yards three more scores … Also returned eight kickoffs for 286 yards (35.8 YPR) … As a junior ran for 976 yards and 11 touchdowns and caught 14 passes for 286 yards and four TDs. … Helped the Broncos to 10-0 records and conference titles in both 2006 and ’07 … A three-sport star who also lettered in baseball and track & field … A top student who earned multiple academic awards UNLV: A tall, physical prospect that was one of three tight ends signed by UNLV ... Competed in the Inland Empire All-Star Football Classic along with fellow Rebel in 2011 … Excelled in spring practice and is listed No. 1 at tight end heading into signee Caleb Herring. PERSONAL: Bradley I. Randle was born on Sept. 17, 1990, the fall. 2011: Redshirted season. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2011 graduate of Lakewood in Anaheim, CA … The son of Lenny and Linda Randle … Has two older brothers, HS … Played tight end and defensive line for coach Thadd MacNeal … Was a Ahmad and Ture … Father, Lenny Randle, was a longtime pro baseball player who four-year letterman for the Lancers … Helped guide the program to three straight suited up for six different clubs during his MLB career from 1971-82, including five playoff appearances, including the Moore League Championship during his junior seasons with the Texas Rangers … Lenny Randle starred in both baseball and season and a CIF semifinal showing as a sophomore … Registered more than 60 football at Arizona State, including leading the Sun Devils in kickoff and punt returns total tackles, nine sacks and four forced fumbles during his senior campaign … in 1968 and ’69 and scoring a combined six touchdowns on special teams … Bradley Named second team all-league as a senior. PERSONAL: Jake Edward Phillips was chose the Rebels over offers from schools such as Washington State, Boise State born on Sept. 4, 1993, in Torrance, CA … The son of Robert and Crissa Phillips … and New Mexico … Majoring in interdisciplinary studies. Has two older brothers, Wade and Cole … Has not declared a major.

68 PLAYER PROFILES RANDLE

UNLV: A nice-sized reserve walk-on receiver from a successful local prep program … Will look for time at both receiver and on special teams as he returns to the field as a senior. 2011: Suffered an injury during preseason camp and missed entire season. 2010: Played in 12 games, primarily on special teams … Also lined up at receiver and brought in his first collegiate reception with a 14-yarder at West Virginia … One of 12 Rebels to earn Academic All-MW honors. 2009: Saw his first game action when he appeared on special teams during the season-ending victory over San Diego State … Named 2009’s Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year. 2008: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Silverado HS ... A four-year letterman under coach Andy Ostolaza … Played DB, DE, WR and TE for the Skyhawks, who went 10-1 during his senior campaign … Also ran track for three seasons, including the 100m, 200m and relays. PERSONAL: Aaron Joseph Reed was born on May 29, 1990, in Minneapolis ... The son of Tracy Schofield and Paul Reed ... Has one brother, Adam … Comes from a football family that includes his father having played at Elmhurst College in Illinois and uncle, Norman Reed, at Illinois State … Majoring in real estate.

RANDLE’S OFFENSIVE STATS RUSHING YEAR GP-GS ATT YDS AVG TD LG 2011 12-2 112 489 4.4 2 55 2010 13-0 25 109 4.4 1 16 TOTAL 25-2 137 598 4.4 3 55

RECEIVING YEAR GP-GS REC YDS AVG TD LG 2011 12-2 5 60 12.0 0 31 2010 13-0 1 11 11.0 0 11 TOTAL 25-2 6 71 11.8 0 31

KICKOFF RETURN YEAR GP NO YDS AVG TD LG 2011 12 20 406 20.3 0 47 2010 13 18 329 18.3 0 26 TOTAL 25 38 735 19.3 0 47

69 PLAYER PROFILES

UNLV: A veteran quarterback who will compete for time as a senior this fall … The UNLV: A potential honors candidate that is one of five returning starters along the first junior-college signal caller signed by UNLV since Jarrod Jackson in 2005 … offensive line for the Rebels … A veteran presence on a team that returns only One of 13 UNLV football players named to the 2011 Academic All-Mountain West two senior starters, he is listed No. 1 at the right tackle spot heading into the fall … team. 2011: Signed with UNLV as a midyear JC transfer and went on to earn his First name is pronounced “YOU-seff.” 2011: Started all 12 games at right tackle first letter as a Rebel by playing in seven games at quarterback, including starting … Named 2011 Preseason Second Team All-MW by Lindy’s. 2010: Played in all two … Started at Wyoming in Game Six and completed 7-of-16 attempts for 79 13 games, including starting one at left guard and five more at right tackle. 2009: yards and one interception … Started again the following week, completing 2-of-3 Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in six games along the offensive line. attempts for 27 yards vs. Colorado State … Relieved Caleb Herring the following 2008: Redshirted season … Enrolled full-time at UNLV in January of 2008 and week vs. Boise State and threw a touchdown against the Broncos, finding Phillip competed in spring practice. 2007: Grayshirted after signing with the Rebels in Payne for a 13-yard score … Made his UNLV debut in Game Three and completed February. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Crespi Carmelite HS … Lettered his lone pass attempt against Hawai’i … Also came off the bench one week later vs. three years under coach Jeremiah Ross … Helped lead Crespi into the first round Southern Utah and completed 5-of-6 attempts for 48 yards. JUNIOR COLLEGE: of the Division-I Playoffs after the school moved up a class … During his sophomore Spent the 2010 season starting for Saddleback College located in Mission Viejo, and junior seasons the Celtics won the Del Rey League championship and the State CA, and led the Gauchos to an 8-3 record that included wins over three teams CIF title … Earned First Team All-Pac 5 and All-Sierra League honors as a senior. ranked among the top 25 … Passed for 2,425 yards and 26 touchdowns with just PERSONAL: Yusef Colin Rodgers was born on Oct. 28, 1989, in Los Angeles … six interceptions … Spent his freshman season at Orange Coast College. HIGH The son of Carmen and Joseph Rodgers … On course to graduate this fall with a SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Trabuco Hills HS in Mission Viejo, CA … Threw bachelor’s degree in communication studies. for more than 4,000 yards to go with 39 touchdowns during his junior and senior seasons for the Mustangs … Also punted for coach Jason Negro … Named All-CIF, All-South Coach League and voted to Orange County All-Star Game. PERSONAL: Sean David Reilly was born on June 16, 1989, in San Diego … The son of Lorraine and John Reilly … Has an older sister, Sharon … Majoring in criminal justice.

REILLY’S OFFENSIVE STATS PASSING YEAR GP-GS COMP ATT YDS PCT TD INT LG 2011 7-2 19 39 186 .487 1 3 32

RUSHING YEAR GP-GS ATT YDS AVG TD LG 2011 7-2 6 -37 -6.2 0 0 REILLLY RODGERS

70 PLAYER PROFILES

UNLV: A big young blocker that moved to center and will head into the fall backing up UNLV: A reserve defensive back who will look to earn his first playing time this fall. starter Robert Waterman … Hailed from the same prep program as UNLV four-year 2011: Redshirted season. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2011 graduate of Kaimuki HS … starter at tackle, Matt Murphy (2007-10). 2011: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by Ranked the No. 130 CB recruit in the nation by Scout … Lettered three times for playing in all 12 games, primarily on special teams. 2010: Redshirted season … coach Clint Onigama … Played CB, WR and on special teams for the Bulldogs, A two-way player in high school who was one of three offensive linemen inked by who went 12-2 during his senior season … Named First Team All-OIA on both the school. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of El Toro HS … Lettered twice for sides of the ball in 2010 … Hauled in seven interceptions, forced four fumbles and coach Robert Frith … Helped the Chargers post an 8-4 record and advance to the made 70 tackles during his final season … Also competed in track as a sophomore. quarterfinals of the CIF playoffs in 2009 … Earned All-Sea View League honors PERSONAL: Justice Sarcedo was born on Jan. 22, 1993, in Honolulu … The son of as a senior … Earned honorable mention all-league as a junior … Also played Quentin and Sunghyne Drennon … His father, Quentin Drennon, was a professional nose tackle on defense … Lettered in track and field while competing in the shot boxer … Majoring in liberal arts. put and discus. PERSONAL: Brian Vincent Roth was born on Dec. 30, 1991, in Torrance, CA … The son of Cheryl and Al Roth … Has an older sister, Kayla … Majoring in criminal justice. 2012 PRESEASON HONORS JAMED BOYD (JUNIOR) NOLAN KOHORST (JUNIOR) 3rd Team Defensive Lineman -- Phil Steele’s 2nd Team Place-kicker -- Lindy’s 2nd Team Place-kicker -- Athlon BRETT BOYKO (SOPHOMORE) Honorable Mention PK -- Phil Steele’s 1st Team Offensive Lineman -- Lindy’s 2nd Team Offensive Lineman -- Athlon CHASE LANSFORD (SENIOR) 3rd Team Offensive Lineman -- Phil Steele’s 2nd Team Punter -- Lindy’s Mountain West Best Pass Blocker -- Lindy’s 3rd Team Punter -- Phil Steele’s TIM CORNETT (JUNIOR) JOHN LOTULELEI (SENIOR) 2nd Team Running Back -- Lindy’s 2nd Team Linebacker -- Lindy’s 2nd Team Running Back -- Phil Steele’s MARCUS SULLIVAN (SOPHOMORE) TYLER GASTON (JUNIOR) 1st Team Kickoff Returner -- Athlon 1st Team Defensive Lineman -- Blue Ribbon 2nd Team All-Purpose -- Lindy’s 2nd Team Kickoff Returner -- Phil Steele’s SIDNEY HODGE (JUNIOR) 2nd Team Defensive Back -- Lindy’s ROBERT WATERMAN (SOPHOMORE) Honorable Mention Cornerback -- Phil Steele’s 2012 Rimington Award Watch List An emerging pass rusher who figures to see his first field time this fall … Honorable Mention Center -- Phil Steele’s UNLV: PRINCETON JACKSON (SENIOR) Listed No. 1 along with Jordan Sparkman and James Boyd at one defensive end 2nd Team Linebacker -- Phil Steele’s DOUG ZISMANN (SENIOR) spot after spring practice … Last name is pronounced “SUN-e-TOW-ah” … Followed Honorable Mention Guard -- Phil Steele’s in the footsteps of two UNLV defensive linemen that also hailed from American Samoa (Isaako Aaitui and Daniel Mareko, who completed their careers in 2010) … Earned a spot on the UNLV Dean’s Honor List for the fall 2011 semester. 2011: Redshirted season. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2011 graduate of Samoana HS … Was a four-year letterman playing for coach Simon Mageo … Registered more than 30 tackles along with 7.5 sacks as a senior for the Sharks … Was a two-time all-league selection … Also lettered in baseball as a pitcher and first baseman and basketball as a center and power forward. PERSONAL: Sonny Miki Sanitoa was born on Sept. 25, 1993, in Los Angeles, CA … The son of Larry Sanitoa and Deanna Fuimaono … Has four brothers, Stefan, Shanahan, Sloane and Sheyenne, and two sisters, Savannah and Simone … Majoring in criminal justice.

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UNLV: An impressive two-way player in high school who now looks to make a big impact on the defensive side of the ball as a sophomore … Moved to DE after spending his redshirt season as a tight end … Listed No. 1 along with Sonny Sanitoa and James Boyd at one end spot heading into the fall … Earned a spot on the UNLV Dean’s Honor List for the spring 2012 semester. 2011: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in all 12 games … Finished with five total tackles playing on defense and special teams. 2010: Redshirted season … Named UNLV Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Point Loma HS in San Diego … Was ranked as the No. 67 TE prospect in the nation by Scout. com … A two-year varsity letterwinner, playing on both sides of the line for coach Mike Hastings, whose team finished 9-4 in 2009 … Earned first team All-Western League as a senior tight end … Finished with 17 receptions for 291 yards (17.1 YPC) and five touchdowns for the Pointers … Also posted 28 tackles, including 24 solo, to go along with a QB sack and two forced fumbles as a defensive end … Also lettered one season in basketball. PERSONAL: Jordan Keanu Sparkman was born on Aug. 31, 1991, in San Diego … The son of Ramona Sparkman … Has an older brother, Josh … Uncle, Jerome Sparkman, who lettered as a running back for Purdue in the late 1980s, is a resident of Las Vegas … Majoring in business.

SPARKMAN’S DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TOT TFL SCK FF FR 2011 12-0 2 3 5 0-0 0-0 0 0-0

SHERRY

UNLV: An impressively sized quarterback who will vie for starting duties this fall along with veteran Caleb Herring … Completed 5-of-7 attempts for 50 yards to lead his Team Red to a 23-16 win in this year’s Spring Showcase … Earned a spot on the UNLV Dean’s Honor List in both of his first two semesters on campus … Listed as a three-star recruit by Rivals … Ranked the No. 86 quarterback prospect in the nation by Scouts Inc. and the No. 103 QB by Scout … Named PrepStar All-West Coast Region … Originally committed to Colorado before the coaching change in Boulder sent him instead to Las Vegas. 2011: Redshirted season. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2011 graduate of Casa Grande HS … Lettered twice on varsity under coach Trent Herzog … Helped the Gauchos to an 11-2 record as both a junior and senior, including two Sonoma County League championships … Passed for 2,700 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior and 2,500 and 28 scores as a junior … Saw time at defensive end as well … Also a three-time letterman in basketball as a power forward. PERSONAL: Nick Sherry was born on Feb. 13, 1993, in Santa Rosa, CA … The son of Nancy and Steve Sherry … The youngest of six children, he has five

sisters: Christiana, Stacia, Briana, Amelie and Elise … Has not declared a major. SPARKMAN

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passes (24 yards at BYU from Caleb Herring and a 41-yard strike from Omar Clayton vs. Wyoming) … Finished second in the league and ranked 17th in the nation in kickoff return average at 27.9 … Turned in at least one return over 36 yards in six of the last eight games of the season … Named the MW Special Teams Player of the Week after he set a school record with 224 yards on six kickoff returns for a sparkling 37.3-yard average at SDSU … Sullivan’s night vs. the Aztecs included a 60-yard return on the first play of the game and then a career-long 73-yard return later in the half that set up his team’s only offensive touchdown of the game. 2009: Grayshirted after signing with UNLV in February. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Cheyenne HS … Honored as the 2008-09 male High School Athlete of the Year by the Las Vegas Review-Journal … A three-year letterwinner who helped the Eagles go 10-2 in 2008 … Named the Sunset Offensive Player of the Year after he rushed for 1,626 yards and 22 touchdowns on 112 carries … Averaged 11.4 yards per carry UNLV: A two-way star in high school, Spencer made the move over to offense on his way to being named first team all-state and all-region as a senior … His at UNLV in 2011 after spending his first season practicing on defense … Looks coach, Charles Anthony, was a standout DB for the Rebels from 1987-90 … Also to have a bigger impact as a sophomore … Listed No. 2 at one WR spot behind a sprinter on the track and field team and won 2007 state championship as part Marcus Sullivan after spring practice. 2011: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by of the 4x400 relay team ... Named MVP of Lions All-Star Game after posting 130 appearing in two games. 2010: Redshirted season … One of two players signed yards and the game-winning TD. PERSONAL: Vandrell LaMarcus Sullivan was from the state champion Bishop Gorman program in Las Vegas … A three-star born on March 1, 1991, in Jackson, MS … Goes by Marcus … The son of Venissa prospect by Scouts, Inc. who was ranked the No. 142 WR prospect in the nation. Lindsey … Has two brothers and a sister … Majoring in sociology. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Bishop Gorman HS … A three-year varsity letterwinner playing both receiver and free safety for coach Tony Sanchez … Won SULLIVAN’S OFFENSIVE STATS two state championships with the Gaels (2007 and ’09) and finished with a career RECEIVING record of 41-2 at the Silver State powerhouse … Named Second Team All-Sunset YEAR GP-GS REC YDS AVG TD LG League as both a junior and senior … Caught 19 passes for 424 yards and five TDs 2011 REDSHIRTED as a senior and 26 for 585 and 10 scores as a junior … Added seven interceptions 2010 11-2 6 102 17.0 2 41 on defense in 2009, including returning a pick 54 yards for a score in the state championship game victory over Del Sol HS at Sam Boyd Stadium … Also rushed RUSHING seven times for 48 yards and another TD … Selected to play in the annual Lions YEAR GP-GS ATT YDS AVG TD LG Club All-Star Game in 2010. PERSONAL: Taylor David Spencer was born on Feb. 2011 REDSHIRTED 1, 1992, in Wichita, KS … The son of Maria Maples and Alfonso Spencer … Has 2010 11-2 3 27 9.0 0 25 an older sister, Leaha … Majoring in communication studies. KICKOFF RETURN YEAR GP NO YDS AVG TD LG 2011 REDSHIRTED 2010 13 35 976 27.9 0 73

UNLV: One of the nation’s top kickoff returners as a true freshman looks to make a bigger contribution at receiver in 2012 after redshirting last fall … Listed No. 1 at one WR spot after spring practice … Will also vie to be team’s primary KOR man again … Earned 2012 Preseason First Team All-Mountain West at the all-purpose spot from Lindy’s and is the Preseason First Team All-MW kick returner according to Athlon … The Las Vegas native was named to the Rivals.com 2010 Freshman All-MW Team … As a rookie, had the most kick returns among anyone in the NCAA FBS top 20 in average with 35 attempts and shattered the UNLV record for kickoff return yards in a game with 224 (former record was 185 by teammate Deante’ Purvis set in 2009) vs. San Diego State. 2011: Redshirted season … Named 2011 Preseason First Team All-MW as a return specialist by Athlon and second team by Phil Steele’s and Lindy’s. 2010: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in 11 games, including starting two at receiver … Missed two games after being injured

at West Virginia ... Totaled six receptions for 102 yards and brought in two scoring SULLIVAN

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UNLV: A gifted athlete with tremendous size who will line up at defensive end … UNLV: A heady defender who hails from local power Bishop Gorman High … Was a multiple-sport star in Hawaii before moving to the mainland for his senior year Has seen time in the secondary as well as on special teams. 2011: Played in four of high school … Last name is pronounced “tahw-TOE-fee.” 2011: Earned his first games as a sophomore, primarily on special teams. 2010: Earned his first letter letter as a Rebel by playing in all but one game … Finished with 11 total tackles, as a Rebel by playing in 12 games … Totaled 13 tackles playing defense and on including two TFL. 2010: Grayshirted season after signing with UNLV in February. special teams … Had one tackle for loss. 2009: Redshirted season. HIGH SCHOOL: HIGH SCHOOL: Moved to Las Vegas but did not play football as a senior because Lettered in his only season at Bishop Gorman HS where he graduated in 2009 … of NIAA transfer rules … Ultimately graduated from Calvary Chapel Christian HS Transferred to the Las Vegas school from Kentucky where he played at Murray HS in Las Vegas … A three-star prospect according to Scout, which ranked him as his first three seasons … A playmaker with a nose for the football who led the state the No. 89 DT in the nation … Also listed as the No. 145 DE recruit in the nation in interceptions with eight in 2008 … Added 37 tackles as a senior ... Caught 44 by Scouts, Inc. … Formerly starred in football and basketball at Kaimuki HS in passes for 519 yards and seven TDs as a junior in the Blue Grass State … Was a Honolulu, HI … A two-time all-state selection in football, basketball and volleyball First-Team All-Sunset West selection and a Second-Team All-Sunset pick … Also on the Islands … Helped the Bulldogs win the state basketball title as a freshman. named second team all-state … Also competed in track and field during his high PERSONAL: Desmond Tautofi was born on April 21, 1992 … The son of Siamalu school career ... Competed for the West in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl and Fau Tautofi … Has not declared a major. held in Conway, S.C. on Jan. 7. PERSONAL: John Edward Therrell was born on May 1, 1991, in Williamsport, PA … The son of Dawn and Dennis Therrell … His TAUTOFI’S DEFENSIVE STATS father was also his defensive coordinator for the Rebels in 2009 and went on to YEAR GP-GS UT AT TOT TFL SCK INT FF FR be an assistant coach for the UFL’s Las Vegas Locomotives ... Chose UNLV over 2011 11-0 5 6 11 2.0-6 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 Air Force and Navy … Has a younger brother, Cody, and a younger sister, Abby … Majoring in political science.

THERRELL’S DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TOT TFL PBU INT FF FR 2011 4-0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 2010 12-0 9 4 13 1.0-2 0 0-0 0 0-0 TOTAL 16-0 9 4 13 1.0-2 0 0-0 0 0-0

UNLV: An experienced running back from Texas who will look to make a bigger impact this season … Earned a spot on the UNLV Dean’s Honor List for the spring 2012 semester … First name is pronounced “ah-MAR-ee.” 2011: Played in eight games on special teams but did not record a rushing attempt. 2010: Missed a second season with an injury after going down during preseason camp. 2009: Earned his TAUTOFI first letter as a Rebel by playing in 11 of 12 games … Ran the ball five times for 24 net yards and a long of seven. 2008: Played in two games as a true freshman, mostly on special teams, before suffering an inujury. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of 74 PLAYER PROFILES

Cedar Hill HS … Lettered two seasons under coach Joey McGuire … A PrepStar Southwest All-Region selection … Named second team all-district as a senior after rushing for 699 yards on 137 carries, including three for TDs … Ran 15 times for 120 yards in a victory over Duncanville … Team captain helped the Longhorns to the second round of the state playoffs as a senior following a junior year in which he helped them to an undefeated Texas State Championship season when he ran for 600 yards and four scores in limited action … Also lettered in baseball as an OF and in powerlifting. PERSONAL: Imari DeVonne Thompson was born on Oct. 6, 1989, in Dallas, TX … The son of Ericka and Eddie Thompson … Has a sister, Kourtnei … Graduating in the summer with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and looks to pursue a master’s degree in public administration.

THOMPSON’S RUSHING STATS YEAR GP-GS ATT YDS AVG TD LG UNLV: A reserve linebacker who will look to increase his playing time as a senior 2011 8-0 0 0 0 0 0 this fall … Last name is pronounced “ew-MO-lo.” 2011: Member of squad but did 2010 INJURED – DID NOT PLAY not play. 2010: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by appearing in one game, a victory 2009 11-0 5 24 4.8 0 7 over New Mexico. 2009: Member of squad but did not play. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 2-0 0 0 0 0 0 2009 graduate of Centennial HS in Peoria, AZ … Came out of high school listed TOTAL 21-0 5 24 4.8 0 7 as the No. 105 WLB in the nation by Scout and No. 185 OLB by Scouts, Inc. … Lettered three times as he helped the Coyotes to a 41-1 combined record and three state championships, including 14-0 marks in 2006 and 2008 … Played for coach Richard Taylor … Made 88 tackles and had 4.5 sacks and two interceptions as a senior … Tallied 92 tackles and four sacks during junior season … A two-time second-team all-region selection (2007-08) … Also competed in the triple jump in track and field. PERSONAL: Reginald Trayvon Umuolo was born on March 29, 1991, in Phoenix … The son of Olive and Humphrey Umuolo ... Has two brothers, Charles and Alston, and a sister, Monique … His brother Alston was recently a starting tight end at San Diego State … Majoring in recreation & leisure studies. TUILOMA-VA’A

UNLV: A former safety who is now playing at linebacker … Listed No. 2 behind John Lotulelei at WLB spot heading into fall … One of a program-record eight locals to sign with UNLV in 2010 … Was Ranked as the No. 139 safety recruit in the nation by Scouts, Inc … Last name is pronounced “2-WE-low-ma-VAH-ah.” 2011: Played in nine games and totaled 10 tackles. 2010: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in all 13 games … Started the final four games of the season … Ranked sixth on squad with 48 total tackles, including 1.5 for loss … Blocked a kick vs. Colorado State. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Desert Pines HS … A three-year letterman under coach Paul Bennett … Named the Northeast League Offensive Player of the Year after hauling in 45 receptions for 817 yards and 11 touchdowns … Added 41 tackles and recorded six interceptions on the defensive side of the ball … Earned First Team All-Northeast League honors at both wide receiver and safety … Accounted for four touchdowns against Cheyenne HS in the 2009 opener, catching three passes for 145 yards and three scores while also returning an interception 15 yards for a touchdown … Had four receptions for 114 yards and two scores against Western … Helped Desert Pines to a 6-5 record and an appearance in the state playoffs in 2009. PERSONAL: Eric Joseph Tuiloma-Va’a was born on Sept. 7, 1991, in Seattle, WA … The son of Natiso and Fa’aluaina Va’a … Has three sisters and two brothers … Majoring in human services.

TUILOMA-VA’A’S DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TOT TFL INT FF FR BLK 2011 9-0 6 4 10 1.0-2 0-0 0 0-0 0 2010 13-4 26 22 48 1.5-3 0-0 0 0-0 1 TOTAL 22-4 32 26 58 2.5-5 0-0 0 0-0 1

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… The 2006 Small School Player of the Year according to Nevada Sports Report was ranked the No. 15 recruit in the state by Rivals … Helped the Panthers win two straight 1A state championships with a 24-game winning streak … Named Southern League Co-Defensive MVP and first team all-league as a RB … Earned First Team All-Southern League honors as both a RB and LB his junior year … Also lettered in basketball and baseball. PERSONAL: William Sione Vea was born on Oct. 22, 1988, in Pago Pago, American Samoa … The son of Taliasi and Kome Vea … Brother, George Vea, lettered as a true freshman for UNLV playing on special teams in 2006 … Chose UNLV over interest from Boise State, UNR, Fresno State and Utah State … Majoring in kinesiological sciences.

VEA’S RECEIVING STATS YEAR GP-GS REC YDS AVG TD LG 2011 10-3 6 30 5.0 1 9 UNLV: An up-and-coming defensive back who was impressive enough in spring practice to be listed No. 1 at free safety heading into the fall … Is also listed as the team’s long-snapper after spring practice … Originally signed with Utah State out of high school but joined the Rebels in time for fall camp a year ago … Named WATERMAN UNLV Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year last season … Name is pronounced “PENNY VAY-ah” … Shares a surname with but is not related to Rebel FB William Vea. 2011: Joined UNLV in time for fall camp before redshirting the season. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2011 graduate of Kealakehe HS … Lettered four seasons for coach Gary Clark … Played S, LB and returned punts and kickoffs for the Waveriders … Earned Honolulu Star-Advertiser third team all-state, all-district and All-Big Island Interscholastic Federation Division I honors after registering a team-high 85 total tackles, eight TFL, four fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and four interceptions as a senior ... Also scored three TDs, returning two interceptions and returning a kickoff 90 yards ... Helped his team finish 10-2 and win its fifth BIIF title in seven years in 2010 ... As a junior, earned First Team All-BIIF Division I accolades … Also a four-year letterwinner in volleyball and a two-year letterwinner in basketball ... Named his school’s Athlete of the Year in 2010-11. PERSONAL: Peni A. Vea was born on March 4, 1992 … Father is Tevita Vea and mother is Pesi Vea … Has a brother, Aleki, and sister, Tupou … Majoring in business.

UNLV: A converted linebacker who has found a home on the other side of the ball … Listed No. 1 at the fullback spot heading into the fall … Hails from Alamo, NV, which is located approximately 100 miles north of Las Vegas … Originally signed with the Rebels in February 2007 before serving a two-year church mission to Kingston, Jamaica … Last name is pronounced “VAY-ah” … Shares a surname with but is not related to Rebel DB Peni Vea. 2011: Moved over to offense during preseason camp and earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in 10 games … Started three games at fullback … Caught six passes for 30 yards on the year … First career catch was a nine-yard touchdown pass from Caleb Herring in the season opener at No. 10 Wisconsin. 2010: Redshirted season after rejoining squad … Voted UNLV’s Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Pahranagat HS, which competes in eight-man football … A four-year letterwinner who starred at both linebacker and running back for coach Ken Higbee 76 PLAYER PROFILES

UNLV: A potential awards candidate who anchors the middle of an emerging UNLV: One of five returning starters along the Rebel offensive line … A veteran offensive line … Named to the 2012 Rimington Award Spring Watch List … One of presence who is listed No. 1 again at the right guard spot heading into the fall … five returning starters up front for the Rebels, he received Preseason Honorable Selected to represent the offense at the annual Mountain West Media Days event Mention All-Mountain West from Phil Steele’s … A strong student who earned a in Las Vegas in July … Received Preseason Honorable Mention All-Mountain spot on the Dean’s Honor List in spring 2012 and was one of 13 UNLV football West from Phil Steele’s … A physical player who was also a top wrestler ... Earned players named to the 2011 Academic All-Mountain West team. 2011: Started all Academic All-MW honors and a spot on the Dean’s Honor List in 2009 ... Chose 12 games at center. 2010: Redshirted season after joining program in January. UNLV over offers from the three service academies. 2011: Started all 12 games at 2009: Grayshirted after signing with UNLV in February. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 right guard … Led young unit as the only returning starter up front. 2010: Played graduate of West Ranch HS in Stevenson, CA … A three-time letterwinner for coach in 10 games, including starting the first eight at right guard.2009: Earned his first Mike Kane … Named First Team All-Foothill League as a junior and senior … Had letter as a Rebel by playing in five games as a true freshman. HIGH SCHOOL: A more than 100 pancake blocks over his final two prep seasons playing guard and 2009 graduate of Shadow Mountain HS in Phoenix … Lettered four seasons while tackle … Also posted 16 tackles as a defensive tackle in 2008. PERSONAL: Robert playing along both the offensive and defensive lines for the Matadors under coach Philip Waterman was born on Sept. 16, 1991, in Panorama City, CA … The son of Josh Sekoch … A three-star recruit coming out of high school and was listed as Carol and Wayne Waterman … Has two brothers, Daniel and Nathan … Majoring the No. 18 center in the country by Rivals, No. 29 by Scout and No. 37 by Scouts, in criminal justice. Inc. … Rivals also placed him No. 23 overall in the state of Arizona … A three-time all-region and two-time all-state selection as an offensive lineman … Earned All- Arizona Offensive Line in 2008 … Also competed in wrestling and track and field. PERSONAL: Douglas Robert Zismann was born on Nov. 20, 1990, in Phoenix … The son of Nancy and Robert Zismann … Has a younger brother, Matthew … Majoring in secondary education. ZISMANN

UNLV: A nice-sized defensive back who looks to see his first field action this fall … Listed No. 2 at one cornerback spot after spring practice … Rated a three-star signee according to Scout, which ranked him the No. 105 CB recruit in the nation coming out of high school. 2011: Redshirted season. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2011 graduate of West HS … Played on both sides of the ball as a wide receiver and defensive back for coach Chad Grider … Rushed for more than 700 yards with five touchdowns and tallied six interceptions and two forced fumbles as a senior … As a junior he totaled 76 tackles with one interception and one forced fumble … Named first team all-area, team MVP and a hometown all-star as a senior … Also lettered in basketball and track and field as a prepster.PERSONAL: Fred Wilson was born on Feb. 21, 1993, in Bakersfield, CA … The son of Fred and Andralette Wilson … Has a younger brother and three younger sisters … Father played football at Fresno State and mother was a member of the track and field team at Cal State Bakersfield … Majoring in film.

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The class is evenly split with nine offensive players, eight on defense 2012 UNLV SIGNING CLASS and one listed as an athlete. The full breakdown is as follows: 5 DL, 4 OL, Head coach Bobby Hauck’s third recruiting class at UNLV was made 3 DB, 2 TE, 2 QB, 2 WR, 1 LB and 1 ATH. up of primarily high school players as a list of 20 future Rebels was an- “This is a physically gifted group of young men. If you look across nounced in February. the board we have a lot of players on both front lines,” Hauck said. “As we The group boasts nine players that were assigned at least three stars continue to transform the physical makeup of our football team, we again by either Scout.com, Rivals.com or ESPNU, which is just one behind the have recruited big, physical players. They are athletic, versatile and can school record set in 2010. The recruits list, which does not include grayshirts play multiple positions.” who signed a year ago but joined the program in January as true freshmen, features 18 high school players and two junior-college players, just one 2012 HIGH SCHOOL SIGNEES (18) year after inking a class that included eight JC signees. NAME POS HT WT CL-EXP HOMETOWN PREVIOUS SCHOOL “We want to build this program primarily around high school student- Bobby Alvarez OL 6-6 330 FR-HS Barstow, CA Barstow HS athletes for a multitude of reasons,” Hauck said. “One of those is because Dominic Baldwin DL 6-6 230 FR-HS Santa Maria, CA Ernest Righetti HS we believe it adds stability and long-term opportunity for success. We also Justin Chandler TE 6-3 225 FR-HS Kingwood, TX Kingwood Park HS see the academic success rate of high school athletes being substantially Tom Clarkson OL 6-6 275 FR-HS Mission, BC Mission Secondary School higher. That being said, we’re not opposed to junior-college transfers and Marcell Frazier DL 6-5 225 FR-HS Portland, OR David Douglas HS David Greene DB 6-0 195 FR-HS Dallas, TX Skyline HS we are excited about the two young men who signed with us. We feel that Troy Hawthorne QB 6-3 185 FR-HS Glendale, AZ Centennial HS JC guys that come in at midyear have a much better opportunity for suc- Charles Howard DL 6-4 320 FR-HS Stockton, CA Lincoln HS cess.” Trent Langham LB 6-2 200 FR-HS Garden Grove, CA Pacifica HS The group consists of student-athletes whose hometowns are spread Matt Lea DB 5-10 200 FR-HS Fresno, CA Central HS among six states and one Canadian province: 10 from California, three from Marc Philippi DB 5-11 210 FR-HS Las Vegas, NV Bishop Gorman HS Nevada, three from Texas and one each from Arizona, Washington, Oregon Andrew Price TE 6-6 230 FR-HS Blaine, WA Blaine HS J’Ondray Sanders OL 6-5 270 FR-HS Henderson, NV Basic HS and British Columbia. Ron Scoggins OL 6-2 325 FR-HS Las Vegas, NV Bishop Gorman HS “We’ve always said that we’ll go wherever we need to go to put Michael Thomas WR 6-2 175 FR-HS Elk Grove, CA Consumnes Oaks HS together a good class and this year we had good luck not only in Nevada, Jeremiah Valoaga DL 6-5 225 FR-HS Oxnard, CA Channel Island HS Texas and California, but the Northwest was good to us as well. We took Anthony Williams WR 5-11 190 FR-HS Brentwood, CA De La Salle HS three players out of the Northwest that we consider to be top-notch pros- Jonavaughn Williams ATH 6-2 200 FR-HS R. Santa Margarita, CA JSerra HS pects. We feel like we stole those three and we’re proud of those guys for MIDYEAR JUNIOR COLLEGE SIGNEES (2) sticking with us. On the local front, to my knowledge, there were eight Division I NLI signees from Las Vegas. We offered scholarships to all eight. NAME POS HT WT CL-EXP HOMETOWN PREVIOUS SCHOOL James Boyd* QB 6-5 255 JR-TR Los Angeles, CA West L.A. College/USC Three of them signed at UNLV, so I’m happy to say that nearly 40 percent Parker Holloway* DL 6-4 240 JR-TR DeSoto, TX Trinity Valley CC of all Division I signees in Las Vegas signed with the Rebels.” *Enrolled at UNLV in January and took part in spring practice BOBBY ALVAREZ JUSTIN CHANDLER OL • 6-6 • 330 • FR-HS TE • 6-3 • 225 • FR-HS Barstow, CA • Barstow HS Kingwood, TX • Kingwood Park HS A big blocker who is one of four offensive linemen to sign with UNLV in 2012 An athletic tight end is one of three players from Texas to sign with UNLV … Played both ways in high school but is projected as an offensive player for in 2012 … Originally from Florida, he played tight end exclusively and is the Rebels. HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year letterwinner at Barstow High School under coach Mike Esposito, projected to be a tight end for the Rebels … A three-star recruit according to ESPNU, which ranks him seeing time on both the offensive and defensive lines … Earned all-league honorable mention as a senior the No. 63 tight end in the nation. HIGH SCHOOL: A two-year letterwinner at Kingwood Park High School … Also was a center on the basketball team and threw shot-put for the Aztecs’ track team. PERSONAL: under coach Jim Holley after being a two-year letterwinner at Jean Ribault High School in Jacksonville, Roberto “Bobby” Reyes Alvarez was born on July 21, 1994, in Barstow, CA … The son of Roberto and FL, under coach Anthony Flynn … As a senior in the Lone Star State, he had 339 yards on 16 receptions Esperanza Alvarez … Has three sisters: Blanca, Alisea and Elizabeth. and as a junior he had 41 yards on four receptions and one touchdown … Earned first-team all-conference honors and all-state honorable mention as a senior tight end … Also was a four-year letterwinner in basketball for his two schools. PERSONAL: Justin Christopher Chandler was born on Jan. 4, 1994, in Jacksonville, FL … The son of Felita and Todd Chandler … Has two older sisters, Jasmine and Tierra DOMINIC BALDWIN … His father was a defensive tackle at Alabama and his uncle, Thornton Chandler, starred at Alabama DL • 6-6 • 230 • FR-HS before playing five seasons for the Dallas Cowboys as a tight end. Santa Maria, CA • Ernest Righetti HS A standout pass rusher who is one five defensive linemen to sign with UNLV in 2012 … Played both ways in high school on the lines as well as at tight TOM CLARKSON end, but is projected as a defensive player for the Rebels … Ranked the No. 181 DE recruit in the na- OL • 6-6 • 275 • FR-HS tion by Scout.com. HIGH SCHOOL: A two-year letterwinner at Ernest Righetti High School under coach Gary Wilson … Played at tight end, defensive end, defensive tackle and offensive line … Was part of a Mission, BC • Mission Secondary A nice-sized blocker that joins fellow Canadian import Brett Boyko at UNLV … Warrior squad that went 9-3 during his senior year … Earned the Division III Pac-7 Defensive Lineman Was the first player to commit to the class of 2012, pledging to the school in of the Year award … Was also named first team all-league and all-area as a DL. PERSONAL: Dominic July 2011 over interest from Washington State, Idaho State and Boise State … Played both ways in high John Baldwin was born on Sept. 9, 1993, in San Luis Obispo, CA … The son of Denise and Greg Baldwin school but is projected as an offensive lineman for the Rebels … A three-star recruit according to ESPNU, … Has two older brothers, Rory and Ryan, and one older sister, Natalie. which ranks him the No. 117 offensive tackle in the class. HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year letterwinner at Mission Secondary School under coach Kevin Watrin, seeing time on the offensive and defensive lines … Was a key component for the Roadrunners as a senior as they went 11-2 and won the provincial

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championship … Named a provincial and conference all-star as a senior and a conference all-star as a junior when his team finished 7-4 … Also competed in basketball.PERSONAL: Thomas Arthur Clarkson CHARLES HOWARD was born on Feb. 11, 1994, in Mission, British Columbia, Canada … The son of Dana and Larry Clarkson DL • 6-4 • 320 • FR-HS … Father, Larry, played college football at the University of Montana and was an eighth-round draft Stockton, CA • Lincoln HS pick by the San Francisco 49ers in 1988 … He later played four seasons for the CFL’s British Columbia A heavily honored two-way lineman who is projected as a defensive tackle Lions … Has an older brother, Zach, a younger brother, Matt, and two younger sisters, Annie and Kota. for the Rebels … Listed as the No. 162 offensive guard recruit in the nation by Scout.com. HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year letterwinner at Lincoln High School under coach Brian Gray … Excelled on both the offensive and defensive lines … Helped the Trojans to an 11-2 record and a MARCELL FRAZIER third-round appearance in the San Joaquin Athletic Association playoffs … Named the SJAA Defensive DL • 6-5 • 225 • FR-HS Lineman of the Year as a senior along with being named first team all-section and earning a spot on the Portland, OR • David Douglas HS Stockton Record’s First Team All-Area squad … Received the McKay Award as the Lineman of the Year Becomes the only Rebel on the roster from the state of Oregon … Played both from the Stockton Athletic Hall of Fame … Also a thrower on the track team, specifically in shot-put ways in high school as a wide receiver and defensive lineman but is projected and discus. PERSONAL: Charles “Chuck” Henry Howard was born on June 21, 1994, in San Francisco, as a defensive end for the Rebels … Also made an official visit to Colorado State. HIGH SCHOOL: A CA … The son of Janise and Norman Howard Sr. … Has three older brothers: Donnell Williams, Norman three-year letterwinner at David Douglas High School under coach Dan Wood, seeing time as a wide Howard Jr. and Johnie Howard. receiver and defensive end … As a senior he had 51 receptions for 784 yards and eight touchdowns and recorded 43 tackles and 15 sacks on defense … As a junior he played tight end and had eight catches, two of which were touchdowns … Also recorded 13 sacks on defense … Earned all-league second TRENT LANGHAM team honors as a senior at both wide receiver and defensive end … As a junior he earned all-league LB • 6-2 • 200 • FR-HS first team honors as a tight end and was second team as a defensive end … Also was a power forward Garden Grove, CA • Pacifica HS on the basketball team and ran track for the Scots. PERSONAL: Marcell Wayne Frazier was born on Jan. A two-way player in high school that is the only signee listed as a linebacker 8, 1994, in Portland, OR … The son of Tyrone and Cheryl Frazier … Has four older siblings: Cherrell, in UNLV’s 2012 class. HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year letterwinner at Pacifica High Jasmine, Tyrell and Michelle. School under coach Marcelo Giuliano … Starred at linebacker for the Mariners but also saw time on the offensive side at wide receiver and running back … Competed in track as well for PHS, garnering all-county honors as a junior. PERSONAL: Trent Lee Langham was born on July 10, 1993, in Garden DAVID GREENE Grove, CA … The son of Ron and Murlyn Langham. DB • 6-0 • 195 • FR-HS Dallas, TX • Skyline HS A speedy athlete who is one of nine players from his high school to sign with MATT LEA Division I programs in 2012 … Committed to the Rebels in August 2011 … DB • 5-10 • 200 • FR-HS Played both ways in high school as a running back, linebacker and safety but is projected as a safety Fresno, CA • Central HS for the Rebels … A three-star recruit according to Rivals.com … Listed as the No. 137 OLB recruit by A hard-hitting defender that is one of 10 recruits from California to sign with Scout.com and the No. 160 running back recruit by ESPNU … While his last name is spelled with an UNLV in 2012 … Played both defensive back and outside linebacker in high additional E, he will be one of two Rebels with the same name as 2011 grayshirt signee David Green school, but is projected to play safety for the Rebels … Last name is pronounced “Lee.” HIGH SCHOOL: will also be a true freshman this fall. HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year letterwinner at Dallas perennial power A three-year letterwinner at Central High School under coach Casey Quinn … Helped the Grizzlies to Skyline High School under coach Reginald Samples, seeing time as a running back on offense and an 8-3 record his senior year and 7-3 as both a sophomore and junior … Earned All-Tri-River Athletic linebacker and safety on defense … Was an integral part of one of the top teams in the Lone Star State Conference honors all three seasons on the field … Named Second Team All-Bee from the Fresno Bee as he lost only five games during his prep career … In 2011, the Raiders went 14-1 and lost in the as a senior. PERSONAL: Matt Kevin Lea was born on Sept. 23, 1993, in Fresno, CA … The son of Kim Texas state semifinals to Southlake Carroll HS … Rushed for 622 yards and 10 touchdowns in his final and Kevin Lea … Has two older sisters, Jenny and Shanda and one brother, Justin. prep season en route to earning First Team All-District 5A honors … Also ran the 200m and 400m for the track team. PERSONAL: David Jerrod Greene Jr. was born on Aug. 24, 1993, in Dallas, TX … The son of Latoyka and P.J. Waites … Has a younger brother, Darion. MARC PHILIPPI DB • 5-11 210 • FR-HS TROY HAWTHORNE Las Vegas, NV • Bishop Gorman HS QB • 6-3 • 185 • FR-HS A hard-hitting defender that projects as a safety for the Rebels … A three-star recruit according to Rivals.com, which ranked him the No. 5 recruit overall Glendale, AZ • Centennial HS from the state of Nevada … One of three local signees in the 2012 class, he and Ron Scoggins Jr. both A versatile athlete who is the only player from Arizona to sign with UNLV in hail from national powerhouse program Bishop Gorman High School … Grew up around the Rebel 2012 … Played both ways in high school but is projected as a quarterback program as his father served as the UNLV strength and conditioning coach from 1993-2005 … Chose for the Rebels ... Listed as the No. 174 QB in the nation by ESPNU while Scout.com ranked him the No. UNLV over offers from New Mexico, Navy and Montana. HIGH SCHOOL: Started as a linebacker at Bishop 160 safety in the class. HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year letterwinner at Centennial High School under coach Gorman High School under coach Tony Sanchez … Named first team all-state in 2010 and second team Richard Taylor, seeing time as a quarterback and wide receiver on offense and cornerback and safety on in 2011 … Finished with 59 tackles, six sacks and 11 PBU as a senior and turned in 89 tackles and two defense … Played on three separate teams that made deep runs into the Arizona prep playoffs … Won interceptions as a junior … Helped the Gaels win three consecutive state championships and compile a state championship as a sophomore, lost in the state title game as a junior and lost in the semifinals a record of 43-3 from 2009-11 … During his senior year, BGHS finished 15-1 and ranked fifth in the as a senior … Lost a total of four games during his prep career … Earned second team all-state honors nation by USA TODAY. PERSONAL: Marc Philippi is the son of Mark and Tracey Philippi … The oldest of as a defensive back and second team all-region as a senior at receiver and cornerback … As a junior five children, he has a sister, McKayla and three brothers: Zachary, Jacque and Wynn … His parents he was honorable mention all-region as a quarterback. PERSONAL: Troy Michael Hawthorne was born run PSI (Philippi Sports Institute), which is an elite performance training facility located in Las Vegas … on Aug. 8, 1994, in Phoenix, AZ … The son of Susan and Mike Hawthorne … Father, Mike, played at His mother was a multi-sport high school star and is a member of the Butte (MT) Sports Hall of Fame Abilene Christian in Texas as an offensive lineman … Has a younger brother, Tanner. … His father played football at Montana Tech and went on to coach there and on the high-school level before joining UNLV … One of the world’s top powerlifters, Mark Philippi competed in multiple Strongest Man competitions on ESPN, earning the title America’s Strongest Man in 1997 … Has three uncles that coach football, including Kevin Peoples, who coaches defensive tackles for Arkansas.

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ANDREW PRICE JEREMIAH VALOAGA TE • 6-6 • 230 • FR-HS DL • 6-5 • 225 • FR-HS Blaine, WA • Blaine HS Oxnard, CA • Channel Island HS A supremely versatile athlete who is the first player from the state of A versatile athlete who played defensive end, tight end and wide receiver, but Washington to sign with UNLV since 2010 … Played tight end, running back, is projected to line up at defensive end for the Rebels … Ranked the No. 94 wide receiver, defensive end and cornerback, but is projected to line up at tight end for the Rebels … tight end recruit by Scout.com and No. 98 by ESPNU …Chose the Rebels over offers from Utah, Hawai’i Ranked the No. 70 tight end recruit in the nation by Scout.com. HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year letterwinner and Idaho … Last name is pronounced “VOL-o-UN-gah” HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year letterwinner at at Blaine High School under coach Jay Dodd … As a senior he had 530 yards on 28 receptions for five Channel Island High School under coach Gary Porter … As a senior he helped the Raiders to a 7-4 fin- touchdowns and as a junior he had 492 yards on 26 receptions and seven touchdowns … During those ish and an appearance in the first round of the playoffs … An All-Pacific View League and All-Ventura same two seasons on defense, he added a total of 37 tackles, seven sacks, four forced fumbles and County selection as a senior … Also named PVL Defensive Lineman of the Year for 2011 as well as fourth two interceptions … Earned First Team All-Northwest Conference honors during his junior and senior team all-state as a tight end … Caught 57 passes for 787 yards and eight touchdowns during his final years as a tight end … Also an all-conference basketball player for the Borderites. PERSONAL: Andrew season … Also a standout on the basketball team as a center and on the volleyball team as a middle DeeWayne Price was born on Sept. 8, 1993, in Bellingham, WA … The son of Teri and Darrell Price … Has and outside hitter. PERSONAL: Jeremiah Isaiah Valoaga was born on Nov. 15, 1994, in Oxnard, CA … an older sister, Akileah, and an older brother, Darrell … Is a distant cousin of former NFL star Rod Smith. The son of Jeremiah and Celina Valoaga … Has a younger brother, Jaylen, and a younger sister, Janesa. J’ONDRAY SANDERS ANTHONY WILLIAMS OL • 6-5 • 270 • FR-HS WR • 5-11 • 190 • FR-HS Henderson, NV • Basic HS Brentwood, CA • De La Salle HS A big offensive lineman that is one of three Nevada recruits to sign with UNLV A speedy SoCal athlete who is the first Rebel to sign with UNLV out of prep in 2012 … Played on both the offensive and defensive lines in high school, but powerhouse De La Salle High School since defensive back Joe Miklos in is projected to play on offense for the Rebels … First name is pronounced “j-ON-dray.” HIGH SCHOOL: 2001 … Played on both sides of the ball for the Spartans but is projected to line up at receiver for the A two-year letterwinner at Basic High School under coach Jeff Cahill … The Wolves went 6-5 his senior Rebels. HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year letterwinner at De La Salle High School under coach Bob Ladou- year. PERSONAL: J’Ondray Kyle Sanders was born on Nov. 11, 1993, in Denver, CO … The son of Johnnay ceur … Helped the Spartans to a CIF Championship as a senior … Led the squad with 985 yards on Sanders … Has one younger sister, Johnnay. 42 receptions, which included 10 touchdowns … Also played safety, finishing with 24 total tackles to go with an interception and a forced fumble … Returned 14 punts for a 15.0-yard average, including a 90-yarder, and four kickoffs for 108 yards … Team was ranked No. 1 in California and was ranked RON SCOGGINS in the top-10 nationally in several different polls in 2011 … Also competed on the track team in the 110m and 300m hurdles. PERSONAL: Anthony Michael Williams was born on Sept. 18, 1993, in Fresno, OL • 6-2 • 325 • FR-HS CA … The son of Shelley and Dwight Williams … His father played football for Texas Southern … Has Las Vegas, NV • Bishop Gorman HS two brothers, Demetrius and Chris. A legacy player who is one of four offensive linemen to sign with UNLV in 2012 … Competes at the same position that his father did while playing at UNLV during the mid-1980s … A three-star recruit according to Rivals.com, which ranked him the No. 45 guard in the nation and the No. 4 recruit overall from the state of Nevada … One of three locals to sign with JONAVAUGHN WILLIAMS the Rebels this year, he and fellow-signee Marc Philippi both hail from national powerhouse program ATH • 6-2 • 200 • FR-HS Bishop Gorman High School … Chose UNLV over offers from New Mexico, San Jose State and Fresno Rancho Santa Margarita, CA • JSerra HS State. HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year starter at Bishop Gorman High School under coach Tony Sanchez … A two-way player who is the only signee listed as Athlete in the 2012 class … Helped the Gaels win three consecutive state championships and compile a record of 43-3 from 2009-11 Played wide receiver, cornerback and safety … A three-star recruit according … During his senior year, BGHS finished 15-1 and ranked fifth in the nation by USA TODAY.PERSONAL: to Scout.com, which ranked him the No. 147 WR in the class … Was also his team’s kickoff and punt Ronald Scoggins Jr. was born on May 23, 1994 … Ron Sr. lettered for the Rebels from 1983-85 and returner … Also took official visits to Colorado and San Diego State … First name is pronounced “JOHN- played for the school’s conference and bowl champion squad of 1984 … His late uncle, Eric Scoggins, ah-VAUGN.” HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year letterwinner at JSerra High School under coach Jim Hartigan … played linebacker at USC, including for the 1978 national championship squad. Earned all-league honors as a sophomore, junior and senior … Also a basketball player for the Lions as well as running the 100, 200 and 4X100 relay for the track team. PERSONAL: Jonavaughn Rishard Williams was born on May 28, 1994, in Dodge City, KS … The son of Jacqueline and Rick Williams … MICHAEL THOMAS Cousin Tank Williams played safety at Stanford and then for the Tennessee Titans, Minnesota Vikings WR • 6-2 • 175 • FR-HS and New England Patriots of the NFL. Elk Grove, CA • Cosumnes Oaks HS A speedy athlete who is one of two wide receivers to sign with UNLV in 2012 … A three-star recruit according to Scout.com, which ranked him the No. 155 receiver in the class … ESPNU ranked him as the No. 177 WR … Also took an official visit to UCLA. HIGH SCHOOL: A two-year letterwinner at Cosumnes Oaks High School under coach Bryan Gomes … As a senior he had 38 receptions for 400 yards and seven touchdowns and as a junior he had 278 yards on 19 catches … Also a punter for the Wolfpack, he averaged 39.0 yards per kick his senior year … Earned All-Sierra Valley Conference honors at wide receiver and was honorable mention All-Metro as a senior … Also ran the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay on the track team. PERSONAL: Michael Lamont Thomas Jr. was born on Dec. 27, 1993, in Sacramento, CA … The son of Nicole and Michael Thomas Sr. … Has two younger sisters, Kennedy and Camryn.

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