UNLV football recruiting update: 6 commitments in 2017 class
UNLV second-year coach Tony Sanchez already has brought in two talented recruiting classes, including arguably the best one in school history in February that featured a Rebels-record 10 three-star recruits.
We’ll keep you updated on UNLV’s 2017 recruiting class each week throughout the 2016 season. Here are the current oral commits:
— Marckell Grayson (6-1, 195), two-star quarterback, Desert Pines High School. Committed March 5, 2016. Grayson suffered a season-ending knee injury during Aug. 26 win over Centennial.
— Farrell Hester (6-0, 235), two-star inside linebacker, Bishop Gorman. Committed May 24, 2016. Three tackles (two solo, one assisted) in 46-10 victory over Cocoa (Fla.).
— Jamaal Neal (6-1, 225), two-star wide receiver/safety, South Gate (Los Angeles). Committed July 14. Five receptions, 131 yards, three TDs, and two carries, 25 yards, TD in 60-0 win over Arleta (Calif.).
— Jaelon Darden (5-9, 160), three-star wide receiver, John H. Reagan (Houston). Committed Aug. 12, 2016.
— Johnny Johnson III (6-0, 194), two-star wide receiver, Chandler (Chandler, Arizona). Committed Aug. 12, 2016. Ten catches, 145 yards, two TDs vs. Pinnacle (Ariz.).
— Tariq Hollandsworth (6-0, 206), running back/linebacker, Sacramento (Sacramento, Calif.). Committed in April 2016. Rushed for 138 yards on 14 carries in 35-7 loss to JSerra Catholic.
