RECRUITING UPDATE:
UNLV had a record six players drafted in this April's NFL Draft with two selected in the first round (Ezekial Veasy (HB) and Tyler Ortega (MLB))
RECRUITING CATEGORIES
Championship Contender: A- (20th) (Down from A+)
Program Tradition: B+ (32nd) (Up from C+)
Campus Lifestyle: C+ (60th) (Unchanged)
Stadium Atmosphere: B+ (33rd) (Unchanged)
Pro Potential: A (15th) (Up from A-)
Brand Exposure: A- (25th) (Up from B+)
Academic Prestige: D+ (103rd) (Unchanged)
Conference Prestige: A (PAC12 - 1st out of 11) (Up from C-)
Coach Stability: A (14th) (Unchanged)
Coach Prestige: A+ (2nd) (Unchanged)
Athletic Facilities: C+ (68th) (Unchanged)
Team Prestige: 4.5 Stars (Up from 3.5 Stars)
Pipeline States: Arizona (Gold), Louisiana (Gold), North Texas (Gold), Utah (Gold), Hawaii (Gold), Northern California (Gold), East Texas (Silver), Southwest Texas (Silver), Pacific Northwest (Silver), Nevada (Silver), Southern California (Bronze)
Here is a look at the 2032 Recruits
TRANSFERS:
GEORGE REISNER
Position: Halfback (National Rank: 201, #18 HB)
Tendency: Elusive Back
Stars: 2-Star
Class: Transfer (Freshman)
OVR: 65
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Vitals: 5'10”, 202 lbs
Ratings: SPD: 90; ACC: 91; AGI: 90; CAR: 81; JKE: 80; COD: 86; SPN: 73
Abilities: NONE
Mentals: Winning Time, The Natural
Development Trait: Normal
IN SEASON RECRUITS:
DION COLE
Position: Outside Linebacker (National Rank: 1, #1 OLB)
Tendency: Pass Coverage
Stars: 5-Star
Class: High School
OVR: 79
Hometown: North Littel Rock, AR
Vitals: 6'1” 239 lbs
Ratings: ZNE: 79; AWR: 79; TAK: 81; ACC: 91; SPD: 92; PUR: 85; AGI: 82
Abilities: NONE
Mentals: Road Dog, Clearheaded, The Natural
Development Trait: Elite
ANFERNEE TEMPLE
Position: Defensive End (National Rank: 14, #1 DE)
Tendency: Power Rusher
Stars: 5-Star
Class: High School
OVR: 78
Hometown: Irvington, NJ
Vitals: 6'3”, 272 lbs
Ratings: PWM: 84; STR: 88; TAK: 83; ACC: 84; SPD: 84; PUR: 79; HIT: 82
Abilities: Duress, Recoup
Mentals: Fan Favorite, Team Player
Development Trait: Impact
LESTER CURL
Position: Free Safety (National Rank: 42, #1 FS)
Tendency: Hybrid
Stars: 4-Star
Class: High School
OVR: 73
Hometown: Lincoln, NE
Vitals: 5'11”, 192 lbs
Ratings: SPD: 90; MAN: 78; ACC: 88; TAK: 67; AGI: 87; COD: 88; PLR: 73
Abilities: None
Mentals: Fan Favorite
Development Trait: Normal
CAMERON HOOD
Position: Halfback (National Rank: 56, #8 HB)
Tendency: Elusive Back
Stars: 4-Star
Class: High School
OVR: 74
Hometown: Little Rock, AR
Vitals: 5'9”, 196 lbs
Ratings: SPD:92; ACC:91; AGI: 91; CAR: 83; JKE: 83; COD: 89; SPN: 79
Abilities: None
Mentals: Clearheaded
Development Trait: Normal
SEAN HALL
Position: Outside Linebacker (National Rank: 206, #9 OLB)
Tendency: Run Stopper
Stars: 4-Star
Class: High School
OVR: 74
Hometown: Syracuse, UT
Vitals: 6'3”, 240 lbs
Ratings: PUR: 83; TAK: 82; STR: 81; ACC: 86; SPD: 82; HIT: 77
Abilities: None
Mentals: Road Dog, Winning Time, Clearheaded
Development Trait: Star
DERON FUNCHESS
Position: Defensive End (National Rank: 217, #14 DE)
Tendency: Run Stopper
Stars: 4-Star
Class: High School
OVR: 72
Hometown: Suwanee, GA
Vitals: 6'3”, 269 lbs
Ratings: TAK: 79; BKS:83; STR: 82; PLR: 79; PUR: 80; ACC: 81; HIT: 78
Abilities: Recoup
Mentals: Winning Time, DL Rally, Road Dog
Development Trait: Normal
JOHN BLASINGAME
Position: Quarterback (National Rank: 270, #19 QB)
Tendency: Scrambler
Stars: 4-Star
Class: High School
OVR: 74
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
Vitals: 6'1”, 216 lbs
Ratings: THP:91; SHA: 83; MDA: 80; TOR: 83; SPD: 87; ACC: 90
Abilities: Magician, Option King, Extender
Mentals: Road Dog, Team Player
Development Trait: Normal
JEREMIAH HACKER
Position: Tight End (National Rank: 327, #19 TE)
Tendency: Possession
Stars: 4-star
Class: High School
OVR: 74
Hometown: Chandler, AZ
Vitals: 6'4”, 239 lbs
Ratings: CIT: 82; SHR: 78; CTH: 80; ACC: 81; AGI: 86; AWR: 67
Abilities: None
Mentals: Best Friend
Development Trait: Star
MALIK BARS
Position: Free Safety (National Rank: 920, #44 FS)
Tendency: Hybrid
Stars: 3-star
Class: High School
OVR: 68
Hometown: Trophy Club, TX
Vitals: 6'2”, 187 lbs
Ratings: SPD: 87; AWR: 64; MAN: 72; TAK: 65; AGI: 87; PUR: 64; COD: 87
Abilities: None
Mentals: Legion
Development Trait: Impact
RASHAAD DUNBAR
Position: Athlete (National Rank: 988, #59 ATH)
Position Change: Defensive End
Tendency: Power Rusher
Stars: 3-star
Class: High School
OVR: 70
Hometown: Murrieta, CA
Vitals: 6'2”, 246 lbs
Ratings: PWM: 79; STR: 82; ACC: 80; SPD: 80; PUR: 81; HIT: 73
Abilities: Recoup
Mentals: Team Player
Development Trait: Star
SIGNING DAY RECRUITS:
DOUG GORDON
Position: Offensive Tackle (National Rank: 234, #13 OT)
Tendency: Pass Protector
Stars: 4-star
Class: High School
OVR:
Hometown: Minnespolis, MN
Vitals: 6'5”, 322 lbs
Ratings: PBP: 84; PBF: 85; AWR: 67; PBK: 83: STR: 82; IMB: 68; RBK: 66
Abilities: Pocket Shield, PA SHield
Mentals: Road Dog, OL Rally
Development Trait: Star
RAYDARIUS BOOK
Position: Free Safety (National Rank: 435, #20 FS)
Tendency: Hybrid
Stars: 4-star
Class: High School
OVR: 74
Hometown: Iowa Falls, IA
Vitals: 6'2”, 199 lbs
Ratings: SPD: 90; AWR: 67; MAN: 77; ACC: 93; TAK: 70; AGI: 87; COD: 84
Abilities: None
Mentals: Winning Time, Road Dog, Team Player
Development Trait: Impact
BRADLEY HOWARD
Position: Offensive Tackle (National Rank: 541, #28 OT)
Tendency: Agile
Stars: 3-Star
Class: High School
OVR: 66
Hometown: Cibolo, TX
Vitals: 6'6”, 309 lbs
Ratings: PBF: 80; RBF: 71; STR: 84; AWR: 60; RBK: 70; PBK: 71; IMB: 72
Abilities: None
Mentals: OL Rally
Development Trait: Normal
DEMARCO SOLIDAY
Position: Defensive End (National Rank: 897, $56 DE)
Tendency: Run Stopper
Stars: 3-star
Class: High School
OVR: 66
Hometown: San Clemente, CA
Vitals: 6'2”, 264 lbs
Ratings: TAK: 77; BKS: 80; STR: 85; PLR: 78; PUR: 72; HIT: 78; ACC: 73
Abilities:
Mentals: Road Dog
Development Trait: Normal
PETE GODWIN
Position: Offensive Guard (National Rank: 973, #26 OG)
Tendency: Power
Stars: 3-Star
Class: High School
OVR: 70
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Vitals: 6'5”, 314 lbs
Ratings: PBP: 79; RBP: 75; STR: 93; RBK: 65; LBK: 79; IMB: 82; ACC: 76
Abilities: None
Mentals: OL Rally
Development Trait: Star
ARIE ROCHE
Position: Defensive Tackle (National Rank: 1135, #67 DT)
Tendency: Power Rusher
Stars: 3-star
Class: High School
OVR: 67
Hometown: York, NE
Vitals: 6'4”, 292 lbs
Ratings: PWR: 71; STR: 86; TAK: 79; ACC: 76; PLR: 72; SPD: 77; HIT: 79
Abilities: Recoup
Mentals: DL Rally, Road Dog
Development Trait: Impact
BRIAN ALLEN
Position: Wide Receiver (National Rank: 1706, #206 WR)
Tendency: Physical
Stars: 3-star
Class: High School
OVR: 68
Hometown: Lafayette, LA
Vitals: 6'3”, 213 lbs
Ratings: CIT: 78; SPC: 84; REL: 74; CTH: 78; JMP: 91; SPD: 92; ACC: 85
Abilities: None
Mentals: Fan Favorite
Development Trait: Impact
COLLIN WILCOX
Position: Tight End (National Rank: 2768, #144 TE)
Tendency: Vertical Threat
Stars: 2-star
Class: High School
OVR: 59
Hometown: Brentwood, TN
Vitals: 6'2”. 233 lbs.
Ratings: CTH: 78; MDR: 60; CIT: 68; SPD: 81; ACC: 84; SHR: 63; AGI: 81
Abilities: None
Mentals: Fan Favorite
Development Trait: Normal
Analysis: UNLV bring sin the #16 recruiting class in the nation and the second best in school history behind last years class highlighted by two five-star defensive players signing. The star of this class is the #1 recruit in the nation in outside linebacker Dion Cole. This guy is a monster and he has the speed to fly all over the field.
Defensive end Anfernee Temple could also be a very special player opposite Malachi President.
TOP 25 RECRUITING CLASSES:
Oklahoma nabbed the top recruiting class in the nation with two five star players, led by a couple of five-star defensive tackle sin Deontay Smalls (#6) and Max Arrieta (#9). The top recruit of the PAC-12 was outside linebacker Dion Cole, the #1 recruit in the nation, going to UNLV.
The top quarterback in this class is Peyton Jewel (#7) out of Michigan and he chose Miami(OH).