Aug. 17, 2015 With Monday being a much-deserved off-day for the team at #CampRebel, it's a perfect time to check in on UNLV players currently in NFL training camps. And what a week those eight Rebel alumni had as all of them, as in all eight, saw their teams win their exhibition games over the weekend.
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Quinton Pointer (lettered at UNLV 2007-09, `11), a veteran defensive back trying to catch on with the Baltimore Ravens, posted three total tackles and had one pass defended in the Ravens' 30-27 victory over New Orleans last Thursday.
After being banged up last season, John Lotulelei (2011-12), is back playing linebacker in Jacksonville and had one tackle-for-loss in the Jaguars' 23-21 victory over Pittsburgh on Friday. Of course, John's younger brother, Tau Lotulelei, is a returning starter on UNLV's defensive unit this fall.
Offensive lineman Joe Hawley (2006-09) has been with Atlanta since being drafted by the team in 2010 and -- after suffering a season-ending injury last season -- is back as the starting center for the Falcons, who downed Tennessee 31-24 on Friday.
Rookie offensive lineman Brett Boyko (2011-14) is trying to find a home in Philadelphia and the Eagles crushed Indianapolis 36-10 on Sunday.
Kenneth Penny (2011-14) signed on with Atlanta and the first-year defensive back had one total tackle and a pass defended in the Chiefs' 34-19 win over the Cardinals on Saturday.
Another DB from last year's squad, Tajh Hasson (2011-14), had one solo tackle and two passes defended to help the Redskins down the Browns 20-17.
Josh Shirley (2014), who spent just last season in Las Vegas after transferring in from Washington, is making some noise in Oakland, including recording a quarterback sack in the Raiders' 18-3 victory over the Rams on Friday.
Finally, big Cameron Jefferson (2011-13), who earned his bachelor's degree from UNLV before spending his final year at Arkansas, is running third team at left tackle for the Chicago Bears, who downed Miami 27-10 on Thursday.
UP NEXT
UNLV will hold one full-pads practice on Tuesday starting at 8 a.m. at Rebel Park. It is open to the public.
SINGLE-GAME TICKETS GO ON SALE!
Individual tickets for all six of UNLV's 2015 home football games went on sale today, while season tickets and mini-plan tickets for the Rebels are also still available.
Advance prices start at just $50 on the Sidelines, $30 in the End Zone and $20 in the Value End Zone for the three premium games of UCLA, Boise State and Hawai'i. For the remaining games of San Diego State, San Jose State and Idaho State, prices start at $35 on the Sidelines, $20 in the End Zone and just $14 for the Value End Zone. Additional fees may apply and all prices increase by $5 per ticket on the day of game.
Season tickets for 2015 start at $230 on the Sidelines and $130 in the End Zone. A limited number of Value End Zone Season Tickets are available in the North end of Sam Boyd Stadium for just $99. There is also a special three-game mini-plan still available.
Log on to www.unlvtickets.com or call (702) 739-FANS (3267) to buy yours today or for more information regarding ticket offers and group pricing. For more information on Rebel football, visit www.unlvrebels.com.
