More high school recruits descend upon UNLV
December 17, 2011 - 4:49 pm
At least nine players are visiting UNLV this weekend, including two who have committed to play football for the Rebels.
Here is the listing in alphabetical order:
— Defensive end Dominic Baldwin (6 feet 6 inches, 235 pounds), Righetti High School, Santa Maria, Calif. Visited Fresno State last weekend.
— Offensive lineman Tom Clarkson (6-6, 290), The Mission Secondary School, Mission, British Columbia. Committed to UNLV. Also received scholarship offers from Washington State and Montana.
— Quarterback Hassan Henderson (6-4, 200), Las Vegas High. Rivals.com three-star recruit and No. 6 prospect in the state. Rushed for 642 yards and seven touchdowns, and completed 64 percent of his passes for 1,459 yards, with 18 touchdowns and five interceptions.
— Defensive tackle Charles Howard (6-5, 295), Lincoln High, Stockton, Calif.
— Linebacker Trent Langham (6-3, 205), Pacifica High, Garden Grove, Calif.
— Safety Matt Lea (5-11, 195), Central High, Fresno, Calif. Committed to UNLV. Scout.com No. 118 safety in the nation.
— Safety Marc Philippi (5-11, 205), Bishop Gorman High. Navy, Montana and Northern Arizona also offered scholarships. Rivals 3-star recruit and state's No. 5 prospect.
— Offensive lineman Ron Scoggins (6-4, 300), Gorman. Fresno State and San Jose State also offered scholarships, and he visited both schools. Rivals three-star recruit, No. 4 prospect in the state, and No. 42 guard in the nation.
— Linebacker Xavier Stephens (6-2, 220), Tulare (Calif.) Union High. UNR offered a scholarship. Scout No. 78 middle linebacker in the nation.