Overview
- Rivals insider Brandon Huffman reported the commitment on Friday after McNabb Jr. visited UNLV and announced his pledge publicly.
- McNabb Jr. is a three-star wide receiver from Brophy College Prep in Phoenix who as a junior caught 23 passes for 280 yards and five touchdowns.
- He turned down multiple Power Four offers including Kansas State, Iowa and Minnesota to choose UNLV, citing relationships with the staff and the program’s environment.
- UNLV has improved under coach Dan Mullen and now holds the top-ranked 2027 class in the Mountain West, which adds recruiting momentum and potential early roles for newcomers.
- As the son of NFL star Donovan McNabb Sr., McNabb Jr. will draw extra attention that could boost NIL opportunities while he finishes his senior year before enrolling at UNLV.