Feb. 6, 2002

*Already enrolled at UNLV
#Originally member of 2001 recruiting class

CARLOS ACOSTA :: OL :: 6-4 :: 290 :: SR-TR :: Moorpark, CA :: Thousand Oaks HS/Cal State Northridge
A big transfer from Cal State Northridge who could challenge for the starting center spot vacated by Peter Tramontanas ... Has only one season of eligibility remaining ... The Matadors discontinued football after the 2001 season ... He will be joined in Las Vegas by fellow-former CSUN offensive lineman Keith Kincaid ... Attended Moorpark College out of high school and was named a first team All-Western Conference, all-state and All-American center for coach Jim Bittner ... A two-time letterwinner at Thousand Oaks HS for coach Mike Kelly ... Carlos Roberto Acosta was born on Oct. 5, 1979 ... Originally signed with USC out of junior college before landing at Northridge under former Rebel assistant Jeff Kearin.

TYLER ARCIAGA :: QB :: 6-3 :: 230 :: FR-HS :: Bonita, CA :: Bonita Vista HS
A good-sized passer who was originally the only quarterback in the Rebels' 2001 class ... Enrolled in school last month and will take part in spring practice ... A three-time letterman at Bonita Vista HS outside of San Diego ... Helped Barrons to 9-1 record and league title as a senior ... Threw for 2,000 yards, 15 touchdowns and only four interceptions last year for coach Carl Parrick ... Finished prep career as all-time leader in passing yards, attempts and completions at the school ... Tabbed the Mesa Conference Offensive MVP ... Earned All-CIF honors ... A preseason All-American by Prep Star magazine ... Also lettered three times in baseball as a first baseman ... A top student who considered attending an Ivy League institution ... Tyler Robert Arciaga was born on Dec. 14, 1982 in San Diego ... Father played as an OL at Point Loma Nazarene, which was called Cal Western.

CARL BOLDEN :: WR :: 6-4 :: 175 :: FR-HS :: Fresno, CA :: Central East HS
A tall athlete who played receiver in high school ... Named first team All-Tri-River Athletic Conference as a ball catcher last fall ... The Grizzlies went 9-4 during his senior year ... Also a star basketball player who lettered three years for the school ... Carl Richard Bolden was born on Jan. 22, 1984, in Fresno ... Cousin Jethro Franklin is a former All-American at Fresno State who currently serves as defensive line coach for the NFL's Green Bay Packers.

MARCUS BRYAN :: OL :: 6-4 :: 270 :: FR-HS :: Glendora, CA :: Glendora HS
One of a stable of young blockers in this year's Rebel class ... A three-year All-Baseline League performer for coach Paul Lopez ... Squad went 5-5 in his senior season ... Also a four-time letterman in basketball for the school, including helping the Tartans to a CIF title as a junior ... Marcus Anthony Bryan was born on July 23, 1984, in Barstow, CA ... Father, Rudy Bryan played defensive tackle at Oregon in (1976-78) and grandfather, Rudy Bryan, was a lineman for USC.

MARCUS CRAWFORD :: RB :: 6-3 :: 210 :: FR-HS :: Newbury Park, CA :: Newbury Park HS
A big running back listed as one of the top fullbacks in the nation coming out of high school by Rivals.com ... Already enrolled at UNLV and will compete in spring practice.

JOE DEL CASTILLO :: TE :: 6-5 :: 220 :: FR-HS :: Santa Rosa, CA :: Cardinal Newman HS
A big target who is the only tight end in this year's Rebel class ... A two-way performer for Cardinal Newman HS and coach Mike Ervin ... Named first team all-conference as tight end but also played defensive end ... Led the North Bay League in sacks with nine as a senior as the Cardinals went 7-4 ... Also a four-year letterman in basketball ... Joe Scott Del Castillo was born on Nov. 6, 1983, in Santa Rosa.

CHRIS EAGEN :: DL :: 6-4 :: 265 :: JR-TR :: Garden Grove, CA :: Pacifica HS/Cerritos JC
A 2001 JC Grid-wire second team All-American who will help replenish a depleted Rebel pass-rushing corps ... One of two new Rebels from Cerritos JC, along with Joseph Oniwor ... Set school record with 15 sacks as a sophomore ... Tabbed first team All-Mission Conference in 2001 ... Also had 5.5 QB takedowns as a freshman ... A 2000 graduate of Pacifica HS where he was a two-time first team All-Garden Grove League selection as well as being All-CIF ... Recorded a school-record five sacks in one game vs. Bolsa Grande HS ... Also played basketball, soccer, track and field and water polo as a prepster ... Christopher Eagen was born on Dec. 7, 1981.

BRANDON GRAY :: OL :: 6-4 :: 285 :: FR-HS :: Palm Desert, CA :: Cathedral City HS
Another young blocker who is one of six new offensive linemen for the Rebels in this year's class ... Played for coach Rick Baughman at Cathedral City HS ... Comes from the same prep program as current Rebel running back Royce Boone ... Also a starter on the Lions' basketball team and also competes in track and field ... Brandon Gray was born on Dec. 19, 1983.

MARCO GUERRA :: OL :: 6-5 :: 330 :: FR-HS :: Los Angeles, CA :: Fremont HS
A hulking blocker who is one of six O-linemen to join UNLV this time around ... Ranked by PacWest Football as one of the nation's top 130 at his position coming out of high school ... Was named co-offensive player of the year for the Coliseum League as a senior ... Also throws the shot put for the Pathfinders ... Marco Antonio Guerra was born on March 29, 1984, in Los Angeles.

STEPHEN HALL :: DL :: 6-2 :: 280 :: FR-HS :: Westlake, CA :: Westlake HS
A two-way prep lineman who was recruited to play defense for the Rebels ... Was tabbed his conference's lineman of the year as a senior playing for coach Jim Barkert ... Named All-Ventury County as an offensive lineman for the Warriors ... From the same high school that produced former Rebel quarterback Kevin Crook ... Stephen Douglas Hall was born on May 11, 1984, in Thousand Oaks.

DANIEL JONES :: DB :: 5-10 :: 180 :: JR-TR :: Fresno, CA :: Edison HS/Fresno CC
PREVIOUSLY RELEASED IN DECEMBER

KEITH KINCAID :: OL :: 6-4 :: 295 :: SR-TR :: Riverside, CA :: North HS/CS Northridge
PREVIOUSLY RELEASED IN DECEMBER

TREMAYNE KIRKLAND :: ATH :: 6-0 :: 160 :: FR-HS :: Sacramento, CA :: Hiram Johnson HS
A speedy high school quarterback who is listed as an athlete for this year's class ... A first team all-league and all-city performer for Hiram Johnson HS ... Rushed for 986 yards and 12 TDs while throwing for 1,200 and 10 more scores as a senior for coach Mike Domino ... The first signal-caller from his alma mater to make all-city ... The Warriors went 10-2 in 2001 ... A multi-sport standout who also lettered thrice in basketball, twice in baseball and ran relays for the track team ... Tremayne Sy Kirkland was born on Jan. 26, 1984, in Sacramento ... Related to Lamar Lundy, who starred for the Los Angeles Rams in 1957-69.

GEORGE MORRIS :: LB :: 6-3 :: 215 :: FR-HS :: Richmond, CA :: DeAnza HS
The lone true linebacker in this year's Rebel class ... A first team All-Alameda Contra Costa Athletic League performer for coach George Pye ... Totaled 21 sacks as a senior for the Dons ... A member of the 2001 East Bay Cream of the Crop published by the Contra Costa Times ... A former prep teammate of current Rebel Ruschard Dodd-Masters

RYAN MORRIS :: OL :: 6-6 :: 295 :: JR-TR :: La Crescenta, CA La Crescenta Valley HS/Palomar JC
A hulking offensive lineman who was ranked the No. 61 junior college player in the nation according to The Insiders.com ... Named preseason JC All-American ... Will look to play tackle this fall for the Rebels ... Started for nationally ranked Palomar Junior College, which lost to the City College of San Francisco in the state title game in December ... Graduated from La Crescenta HS.

JOE ONIWOR :: DL :: 6-1 :: 285 :: JR-TR :: Carson, CA :: Bellflower HS/Cerritos JC
One of two defensive linemen joining UNLV from Cerritos Junior College, along with Chris Eagen ... Will look to help replenish the Rebel front ... Totaled 81 tackles and three sacks for coach Frank Mazzota ... The Falcons finished 8-4 and were Strawberry Bowl champs during his sophomore season ... A 2000 graduate of Bellflower HS ... Was a two-time first team All-Suburban League selection under coach James Rivera on defense and a first team selection as offensive guard as a senior ... Had 12 sacks as a senior for the Buccaneers ... Joe Awhirtoma Oniwor was born on March 14, 1982, in Garfield, CA ... Last name is pronounced OWN-e-wore.

PATRICK OWENS :: ATH :: 6-0 :: 175 :: FR-HS :: Los Angeles, CA :: Crenshaw HS
A speedy prep receiver who is listed as an athlete for UNLV ... A first team all-league and all-city performer at Crenshaw HS ... Finished with 35 catches for 700 yards and five TDs as a senior for coach Robert Garrett ... The Cougars went 11-1 last fall out of the Coliseum League ... Also ran the 4x100, 4x100 relays and won the 400-meter run league title as a junior ... Patrick Demetrius Owens was born on March 26, 1984, in Los Angeles ... Cousin Al Belle was a fullback at Alabama in 1985-86.

DAVID RELF :: WR :: 6-1 :: 190 :: JR-TR :: Compton, CA :: Dominguez HS/Compton JC
UNLV's only junior college receiver in this year's class will be expected to compete for time this fall ... Caught 65 passes for 1,140 yards at Compton JC in 2001, the same school that produced former Rebel great Nate Turner ... Already enrolled at UNLV and will compete in spring practice ... A former teammate of Rebel quarterback Jason Thomas at Dominguez HS.

JASON ROGERS :: WR :: 5-11 :: 185 :: FR-HS :: Las Vegas, NV :: Bishop Gorman HS
Originally part of last year's signing class but did not enroll at UNLV until last month ... Will compete in spring practice in April ... One of two local products from Bishop Gorman HS to sign with the Rebels last year, along with RB Dyante Perkins ... A four-year letterman who started both ways for the Gaels ... Lined up at RB and DB as a prepster but will look for time as a WR for the Rebels ... Helped team to 8-3 record and a Sunset Conference title as a senior ... Ran for 1,700 yards and 22 touchdowns and totaled more than 400 yards and four more scores through the air in 2000 ... Racked up five interceptions on defense ...Posted more than 500 all-purpose yards and five scores in school's homecoming victory over Rancho HS last fall as he earned Las Vegas Sun Athlete of the Week honors ...Returned a punt 70 yards for his first TD as a freshman ... First-team All-Sunset as a WR during junior campaign ... Tabbed honorable mention all-state by the Las Vegas Sun ... Also a three-year letterman in basketball ... Was starting guard for Gaels' state-championship squad as a junior ... Jason Jeffrey Rogers was born on Nov. 5, 1982.

SHAUN SIAKI :: DL :: 6-4 :: 250 :: JR-TR :: Mesa, AZ :: Mesa HS/Mesa CC
A versatile defender who has played all over that side of the ball during career ... Will look for time as a lineman for the Rebels ... A two-year starter at Mesa Community College under coach David Rice ... Played linebacker as a freshman and moved to tackle last fall as the Thunderbirds finished 5-5 ... A graduate of Mesa HS where he was a teammate of Rebel starting tight end DeJhown Mandley ... Played free safety and tight end for the Jackrabbits ... Set school record with an 86-yard fumble return for a score ... Also lettered in basketball ... Shaun Siaki was born on March 31, 1981, in Mesa ... Older brother, Sammy, was the Patriot League's defensive MVP as a linebacker for Holy Cross in 2001.

JAMES STAGGS :: WR :: 6-0 :: 195 :: FR-HS :: Goleta, CA :: Dos Pueblos HS
Another young receiver joining UNLV in this year's class ... A standout two-way player for Dos Pueblos HS under coach Jeff Uyesaka ... Finished with 82 receptions for 1,468 yards and 12 TDs last fall - all of which were school records -- along with 74 tackles and five interceptions ... Also blocked four kicks as a senior ... Career numbers were 145 catches for 2,329 yards and 23 TDs ... Named first team All-Channel League and All-Tri-County as both a junior and senior as a receiver ... The Chargers went 10-3 in 2001 ... Also lettered in baseball and basketball ... James Clebert Staggs III was born on Sept. 26, 1983, in Goleta ... Father played DE for Santa Barbara City College and uncle was a fullback at Southern Utah.

DONNELL WHEATON :: ATH :: 5-11 :: 165 :: FR-HS :: Harbor City, CA :: Narbonne HS
Played wide receiver at Narbonne HS ... Returned five kicks for touchdowns as a senior.