3 former UNLV players get NFL tryouts
New Mexico Lobos running back Jhurell Pressley (6) is tackled by UNLV Rebels defensive back Mike Horsey (32) during their Mountain West Conference game Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014 at Sam Boyd Stadium. New Mexico won the game 31-28. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV defensive back Tajh Hasson heads upfield after intercepting a Nevada pass during their game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014 at Sam Boyd Stadium. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Three former UNLV players will receive tryouts with teams in NFL minicamps, according to a university release.
Defensive back Mike Horsey will try out with the Green Bay Packers, defensive back Tajh Hasson with the Baltimore Ravens and defensive lineman Jordan Sparkman with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Four players signed as undrafted free agents on Saturday — wide receiver Devante Davis and offensive lineman Brett Boyko with the Philadelphia Eagles, defensive back Kenneth Penny with the Cleveland Browns and defensive lineman Josh Shirley with the Oakland Raiders. Shirley will try to make the Raiders as a linebacker.
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