Linebackers Kyle Anderson of Silverado High School and Perry Cooper of The Woodlands (Texas) High School committed to UNLV on Sunday.
Both are Rivals.com two-star recruits.
Anderson (6 feet 2 inches, 230 pounds) made 82 tackles last season. Northern Arizona had been interested in him.
"It's definitely one of the hardest decisions I've ever made in my life," he said.
Anderson will join the Rebels after serving a two-year Mormon mission.
The Rebels could be getting some key reinforcements for Saturday’s game against San Diego State at Allegiant Stadium.
John Robinson had two coaching stints at USC and one with the Los Angeles Rams. He also led UNLV to a victory over Arkansas in the 2000 Las Vegas Bowl.
Receiver Ricky White III had a big night, and the UNLV football team pulled out a victory over Hawaii on Saturday in Honolulu.
The UNLV football team returns to action against Hawaii on Saturday in a Mountain West game. Here’s how to watch.
UNLV football coach Barry Odom has never been to Hawaii. But his team isn’t worried about taking in the scenery given its desire for a Mountain West title.
Brad Odom is the player personnel director for his brother Barry at UNLV. Football always has been a major part of their lives, and they passed that on to their kids.
Bruce Marshall is a handicapper for CBS Sportsline. He provides the Review-Journal with college football notes and trends.
Coach Barry Odom said UNLV’s football team was devastated by its recent loss to Boise State, but it came back from its bye focused on forcing a rematch with the Broncos.
After losing to Boise State on Oct. 25, UNLV will need help to make the Mountain West football championship game for the second consecutive season.
UNLV men’s basketball coach Kevin Kruger hopes all the local support for the school’s football team this year carries over when his season begins Monday.
