Nevada sees 15 football players decide to sign early with college programs

With the introduction of the early signing period in college football, 13 Nevadans decided to put their names on the dotted line with college programs.

Here a look at the early signees

Abilene Christian

TE Jordan Bruner Pasadena City CC 6'4 230 (Palo Verde)

A playmaking tight end with great athleticism, Bruner will compete immediately for a primary role.

Cal

TE McCallan Castles South Tahoe 6’5 235

Joining a Cal program heavy in returning tight ends, Castles will have plenty of room to develop with great skill as a pass catcher.

Hawaii

Ath Jonah Laulu Centennial 6’5 245

A versatile athlete, Laulu has the length and physical upside to develop at TE, OL or DL for the Warriors.

Montana

DE Lorenzo Brown Desert Pines 6’4 230

An physical player on the edge, Brown will be looking to develop into a standout for the Grizzlies.

Miami

TE Brevin Jordan Bishop Gorman 6’3 250

The top tight end in the country, Jordan has the opportunity to make an immediate impact with the Hurricanes.

Michigan State

OL Jacob Isaia Bishop Gorman 6’3 275

One of the most athletic offensive linemen in the nation, Isaia has high developmental upside for the Spartans on the line.

Nevada

RB Crishaun Lappin Nevada 6’0 250

The top pass rusher in Nevada, Lappin joins the Wolf Pack as a running back where he also had several standout performances.

San Diego State

WR Elijah Kothe Faith Lutheran 6’4 185

TE Daniel Bellinger Palo Verde 6’6 220

DB Allan Mwata Liberty 6’0 180

A triple bucket of potential, Kothe comes to the Aztecs capable of filling an immediate need. Mwata will have the opportunity to earn immediate playing time while Bellinger should have a longer range projection.

Southern Utah

LB Aubrey Nellems Shadow Ridge 6’1 215

An explosive athlete, Nellems will develop at outside linebacker which is also a position of need for the Thunderbirds.

UNLV

QB Kenyon Oblad Liberty 6’3 185

Nevada’s all-time passing leader, Oblad will looks to develop into the future star behind a duo of sophomores to be.

Utah State

OT Kyler Hack Orange Coast CC 6'5 300 (Palo Verde)

A freshman standout at the JUCO level, Hack will have an opportunity to compete for playing time right away.

USC

LB Palaie Gaoteote Bishop Gorman 6’2 235

Joining a deep group of returning linebackers, Gaoteote should have an opportunity to compete to contribute next season before taking a primary role.

Washington

LB Brandon Kaho Reno 6’3 235

Kaho joins a Husky program that offers the opportunity for him to make an immediate impact bringing great all around ability.