Nevada sees 22 football players from the area sign with college programs on the first day of the early signing period, 18 directlyout of state high schools. With Bishop Gorman’s Cyrus Moss and Desert Pines’ Jovante Barnes expected to declare before school resumes along with dozens of stars awaiting the February Signing Day, the 2022 class has proven to be impressive and deep.
Air Force
TE Jeremiah-Joseph Bwire Bishop Gorman
A strong blocker and well rounded athlete, Bwire will look to make his mark with the Falcons.
Auburn
CB Keionte Scott Snow College (Democracy Prep)
Scott started his high school varsity experience at Democracy Prep before finishing his high school career at Helix (CA). He made an immediate impact at Snow College and will look to continue to shine in the SEC.
Boston College
RB Cam Barefield Bishop Gorman
Barefield has been a standout since arriving at Bishop Gorman as a sophomore and should give the Eagles a productive option out of the backfield during his career.
Cal
RB Ashton Hayes McQueen (Damonte Ranch HS)
RB Jayden Ott Norco (Bishop Gorman)
OT Siope Vatikani Bishop Manogue
Hayes changed his commitment from Nebraska in the final week. He had a stellar high school career topping 2400-yards rushing as a sophomore and 1700 as a senior. He joins talented former Gael Jayden Ott as the duo enter a deep backfield.
The Miners Vatikani is another Cal signee that will look to be an impact player along the offensive line.
Nevada
LB Chris Smalley Douglas 6’5 190
A versatile and explosive athlete, Smalley is an instate addition that will have ever opportunity to develop into an impact player in the future.
New Mexico State
WR Johnathan Brady Bishop Gorman
Brady has outstanding speed and separated himself among a talented group of high school pass catchers. He should be a great addition to the Aggie receiving and return teams.
Oklahoma
OT Jake Taylor Bishop Gorman
An elite high school lineman with tenacity and outstanding athleticism, Taylor is a player that will look to develop into the next star among the Oklahoma offensive line.
Oregon
DT Sir Mells Liberty
OLB Anthony Jones Liberty (Arbor View HS)
The Ducks grabbed a physical run stuffer and high upside athlete with the signing of Liberty’s defensive duo. The Ducks aren't in need of immediate impact players but both will have the opportunity to develop into key players over the course of their career.
UNLV
QB Jayden Maiava Liberty (Sierra Vista HS)
OT Noah McKinney Coronado
Maiava brings depth to a youth heavy group of passers while McKinney is an athletic lineman with upside on the edge or interior. They join a UNLV team looking to turn the corner in the Mountain West.
USC
CB Fabien Ross Bishop Gorman
S Zion Branch Bishop Gorman
Ross and Branch are elite athletes in the secondary that can make an early impact for the Trojans next season.
San Diego State
DE Ryan Henderson Canyon Springs
Henderson is a natural pass rusher with impressive overall skills, he is a player that very capable of entering the two deep over the course of the next two seasons.
Stanford
ILB Benjamin Hudson Bishop Gorman
A smart and steady player at the linebacker position, Hudson will look to develop into a playmaker for the Cardinal’s defense
Washington
WR Germie Bernard Liberty
A pure playmaker at the high school level, Bernard will look to rise among the Huskies pass catchers early in his career.
FCS
NAU
CB Edward Rhambo Palo Verde (Bishop Gorman HS)
Rhambo is a well framed explosive playmaker in the secondary that can make an immediate impact for the Lumberjacks.
Weber State
CB Montae Pate Legacy (Valley HS)
Weber State currently has two Nevadan’s manning the cornerback position and Pate adds another standout athlete to the mix.
NAIA
Missouri Valley College
WR Joseph Haulcy College of the Siskiyous (Canyon Springs HS)
CB/S Johnathan Bailey College of the Siskiyous (Canyon Springs HS)
Both former Canyon Springs stars in high school, Haulcy and Bailey should make an immediate impact next season on the football field.
