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.