Evaluation Period: Eight Nevada Offensive Players to Watch
Although 17 Nevada prospects currently hold, the list of players is expected to continue to grow this season. With college programs prepared to start the process of visiting programs today, here’s eight offensive players that could see FBS offers on the table in the near future:
Three Nevada receivers hold early FBS offers and Jacobs is a Reno product that should be joining them shortly.
A top sprinter with sub-10.9 speed in the 100m, Jacobs is a player that has the ability to go along with smooth change of direction and great leaping skills. Returning after an 1107-yards 12-touchdowns season, Jacobs has the physical skills to be a national level prospect who should surge with regional offers.
A product out of Sparks, Cooke is a mobile and efficient blocker that shows impressive skill on the front line. With strong hands and great knee bend, he has the skill to develop into a versatile collegiate player in the trenches that has the athleticism to play on the edge on slide to the interior.
With an explosive lower body, Schulte is a tough player in the trenches with good physicality and a strong upper body at the point of attack. He shows good movement skills and awareness that should impress programs over the spring.
Resetting the Nevada record books with 1736 yards and 22 touchdowns through the air, Larson hails from the town of Spring Creek but brings a big game. With great skill to go along with noticeable acceleration, Larson has the attention of the Big Sky and should impress any FBS school willing to make a detour to give him a look.
Headed into his fourth year on varsity, Hicks is the number three sprinter in the Sunrise Region currently with 4.5 speed that transfers to the football field.
An all-purpose back, Hicks has the skill to develop in the backfield or split out as a pass catcher set to surpass the 3500-yard rushing and 1000-yard receiving as a senior. Ultra quick with great vision and burst, Hicks has a high ceiling playing for a program that should produce one of the area's best offensive attacks.
Matlock played in a quarterback rotation the last two season but he did everything necessary to separate himself as his programs top passer last season. Showing the ability to make plays under duress, Matlock makes good decision with the football showing the ability to flick the ball downfield with velocity and accuracy.
Performing at the recent Rival New Speed Combine by Addidas, he showed the speed and athletic ability to transfer his skill outside of the pocket to the collegiate level.
With Boise State among teams showing interest in his abilities, Matlock is a competitive player that should gain options over in the coming months as teams trek through Las Vegas
Shifting over from running back to be thrust into the quarterback role last season, Burton proved to be a dangerous threat in the openfield with impressive speed. Capable of making plays as a pass catcher, running back and returner; he is an offensive threat that programs may decide to offer early.
The son of former NFL receiver of the same name and the brother of Navy star Jamir, Tillman showed the size and athletic skill to emerge as a late bloomer for college programs this spring.