Over 60 Nevada football players take part in National Signing Day

Over 50 Nevadans participated in college football’s Signing Day committing to football programs around the country. With the opportunity to gain new experiences while getting an education and potentially develop into a star on football field, here is a look at where the stars from around the state are headed:

Football Bowl Subdivision (20)

Air Force

OL Adonis Williams Damonte Ranch 6’3 270*

Williams brings position versatility for the Falcons along the offensive line.

Arkansas

DL Melvin Johnson Riverside CC 6’4 250 (Canyon Springs)

An All-American performer, Johnson is an athlete that in the trenches that can play on the edge or interior.

Arizona

LB Tony Fields Desert Pines 6’2 200

CB Tony Wallace Desert Pines 5’10 180

Already enrolled, Fields is a speedy backer that should play right away next season with huge upside on the interior or the edge.

Wallace lacks the reps at the high school level but has the physical skills to develop into a starter.

Arizona State

CB Alex Perry Bishop Gorman 5’11 180

Battle tested on the high school level, Perry joins his brother with the Sun Devils where he should have an opportunity to compete right away.

California

RB Biaggio Ali-Walsh Bishop Gorman 5’10 190

OL Poutasi Poutasi Desert Pines 6’4 305

An explosive one-cut runner, Walsh has elite speed that should see him turn heads immediately in camp next fall.

Poutasi will likely need time to develop but he can play guard or tackle with impressive skills.

Fresno State

DL T.J. Mauga Churchill County 6’5 280

A strong pass rusher, Mauga has the ability to be a disruptive interior defensive lineman

Nebraska

WR Tyjon Lindsey Bishop Gorman 5’9 180

A dynamic high volume pass catcher, Lindsey is electric in the openfield with the ability to also be a game breaking return specialist.

Nevada

WR Austin Arnold Bishop Gorman 5’11 200

A steady set of hands, Arnold brings skill as a utility receiver that can make plays in space

Ohio State

QB Tate Martell Bishop Gorman 5’10 205

DT Haskell Garrett Bishop Gorman 6’2 285

With great field awareness and a strong arm, Martell brings great intangibles at the quarterback position.

Garrett is a force in the trenches who should be ready to compete right away despite joining a deep roster.

UCLA

DT Greg Rogers Arbor View 6’3 305

A physical run stuffer on the interior, Rogers should add immediate depth with the ability to compete early with great long range upside.

UNLV

ILB Farrell Hester Bishop Gorman 6’0 240

Ath Marckell Grayson Desert Pines 6’0 200

Filling a immediate, Hester played in big games at the high school level and should be in the playing mix right away for the Rebels.

Grayson missed most of the year to injury and will spend next season defining his position with a shot at playing quarterback.

San Diego St

WR Ethan Dedeaux Liberty 5’9 180

An explosive playmaker in the return and passing game, Dedeaux should be ready to play right away for the Aztecs on the edge.

Utah State

WR Savon Scarver Centennial 6’0 190

Ath Jamaal Evans Centennial 6’3 225

A blazer on the edge, Scarver is a sure handed pass catcher with the skill set to play early with his ability to stretch the field.

With a maturing body, Evans is expected to have the opportunity to compete at quarterback early but has the ability to develop at any skill position over the course of his career.

USC

WR Randall Grimes Desert Pines 6’4 205

S Bubba Bolden Bishop Gorman 6’3 190

A large framed athlete, Grimes is an athlete that will have the opportunity to develop into a top receiver.

Ultra-athletic, Bolden is a versatile player in the defensive backfield that will be tough to keep off the field as a freshman.

Football Championship Subdivision (6)

Columbia

WR Darion Achohido Liberty 5’8 175*

Highly productive at the high school level, Acohido can contribute right away next season.

Idaho State

CB Bryson Toles Damonte Ranch 6’2 175

A long and speedy player in the defensive backfield, Toles has good skill and physical upside.

Northern Arizona

LB Dahmany Whittle Liberty 6’1 200

An impressive athlete with that diagnose plays quickly, Whittle is an impressive player on the second level that can create big plays.

Southern Utah

ILB Jordan Walker Silverado 6’1 220

CB Zeivaun Ned Agassi Prep 6’2 180

CB Mike Sims Arbor View 6’2 185

A heavy hitter, Walker is a run stuffer that has the physical skill to contribute quickly on defense.

Cornerbacks Ned and Sims are outstanding athletes in the defensive backfield, they have the ability to develop into an elite combo in the future.

Division 2 (18)

Adams State

WR Kentrell Petite Chaparral 6’0 175*

WR Jordan Simon Desert Pines 6’2 200

LB Cruz Littlefield Las Vegas 6’0 215

Petite and Littlefield are immediate impact caliber player that should see the field early while Simon should have room to continue to develop.

Black Hills State

OL Austin Czarnecki Foothill 6’3 275

With versatility in the trenches, Czarnecki is expected to compete early in college

Colorado Mesa

QB Hayden Bollinger Arbor View 6’3 215

RB Keiki Misipeka Silverado 5’8 185

DB Marcellus McCoy Legacy 5’11 180

A traditional passer, Bollinger should have a bright future at Mesa after playing in an option offense in high school.

Misipeka is a physical runner that should make a depth chart push earl while McCoy is agood athlete with room to develop.

Dixie State

LB Tyler Thornton Palo Verde 6’5 220*

S Nahzi Salih Silverado 5’11 190

An injury cut Thornton’s season short but he is an outstanding athlete that can dominate immediately.

Salih is also a great athlete that will have the opportunity to rise in the defensive backfield

Minot State

QB Kylar Sharp Mendocino CC 6’4 200 (West Wendover HS)

WR Kaydn Sharp Mendocino CC 6’3 190 (West Wendover HS)

A 3000-yard passer at Medocino, Kylar Sharp is expected to compete for the starting quarterback job immediately while Kaydn brings a large framed pass catcher into the fray.

Oklahoma Baptist

DE Brock Hershberger Green Valley 6’3 235

A top pass rusher, Hershberger is expected to join the Bison as an immediate impact player.

University of Mary

QB Brannon Flowers Desert Oasis 5’11 180

WR Corwin Bush Cheyenne 5’11 175

WR Marquell Evans Legacy 5’9 160

CB Devin Gaddy Chaparral 5'11 200

S William Federson Cheyenne 6’2 180

Bush, Federson and Gaddy are high energy players that should have an immediate impact for Maurauders. The program added upside athletes in Flowers and Evans

Western New Mexico

WR Lazarus Kyle Canyon Springs 6’0 180*

A tough and explosive receiver on the edge, Kyle has a good skill set on the edge.

Western Oregon

Ath Thomas Wright Damonte Ranch 6’5 205

A long player with great acceleration, Wright can have a bright future on either side of the ball.

Western State Colorado

S Robby Garlock Damonte Ranch 6’0 185

An instinctive football player with good skill, Garlock should make a home in the defensive backfield.

Division 3 (4)

Cal Lutheran

CB Justin Balanga Coronado 5'10 185

Cal Pomona-Pitzer

OG Jacob Covert Damonte Ranch 6’2 230

University of Puget Sound

LB Cole Grismanauskas Coronado 6’1 190

CB Blake Rickard Desert Oasis 6’1 185

NAIA (5)

Dakota Wesleyan

DT Brady Odom Damonte Ranch 6’2 270

Eastern Oregon

QB Tommy Cefalu South Tahoe 6’3 180

Jamestown

OL Bryan Acosta Las Vegas 6’3 270*

OL Maisen Soa Bishop Gorman 5’11 310*

OL Cooper Burgess Green Valley 6’5 240*

DE Archie McArthur Las Vegas 6’2 225*

LB Elijah Sem Las Vegas HS 6’0 205*

LB Jordan Betts Rancho 6’0 205*

LB La’Avionce Richard Coronado 5’11 205*

S Eric Faber Green Valley 5’9 200*

S Ireland Franklin Virginia City 5’8 170*

Montana State-Northern

DT Conner Coyne Virginia City 6’0 235

Montana State-Western

QB Jon Jund Spring Creek 6'1 200

DE Ty Arnett Pershing County 6'1 220

OLB Shane Alcantra Sierra Vista 6'0 230

S Kyrin Allen Elko 6'3 200

Southern Oregon

OL Orlander Simms Truckee 6’3 285

Wisconsin Riverfalls

LB Dariyen Sample Liberty 5’11 210

(* after name indicates signing not officially confirmed)