LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – As this year's undefeated Rebels prepare for Saturday's game at Wyoming after an off week, the UNLV Football Quarter-Century Team has been fully revealed.

Rebels who played at least one season between 2000 and 2024 were eligible for the Quarter-Century Team. The 27 players included were chosen by a select committee made up of longtime media and staffers.

The team is made up of five offensive linemen, two wide receivers, three running backs, one tight end and two quarterbacks because voting for that final position was too close to call. Defensively, there are three linemen, four linebackers, two safeties and two cornerbacks. The team is rounded out by one kicker, one punter and one return man.

The UNLV Football Quarter-Century Team includes seven All-Americans, seven Mountain West Players of the Year and a dozen players who appeared in at least one NFL regular-season game. Four members are already members of the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame, which players are not even eligible for until 10 years after concluding their Rebel career. Two players (quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams and record-smashing kicker Jose Pizano) made a big enough impact in just one season at UNLV to be included, while one – all-time leading rusher Charles Williams -- lettered five times at the school because of the competing during the Covid year in 2020, which did not count against players' eligibility. In addition, three members of the team were local products and all played defense – DB Jamaal Brimmer (Durango High School), DL Leon Moore (Rancho) and DL Mike Hughes Jr. (Palo Verde).

UNLV is next at home vs. Air Force on October 11 for Homecoming at 12:30 p.m. Fans can still take advantage of the recently launched Showtime Deal which, for only $66, allows fans to choose any three of the four remaining home games at Allegiant Stadium, with seating located on the north 200-level, including access to the Coors Light Landing.
 
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UNLV FOOTBALL QUARTER-CENTURY TEAM (2020-24)
 
THE OFFENSE (Years Lettered)
 
OFFENSIVE LINE
Brett Boyko – 2011-14 (Four-year starter at tackle still playing in the CFL)
Tony Terrell – 1999-2002 (UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame member)
Joe Hawley – 2006-09 (Played in 91 NFL games for the Falcons and Buccaneers)
Tiger Shanks – 2021-24 (UNLV's only two-time first team all-league OL, highest CFL pick in school history)
Robert Waterman – 2011-14 (Ironman started every game of his Rebel career – a school-record 51 outings)
 
TIGHT END
Greg Estandia -- 2003-05 (The super-tall former JC transfer went on to play for both the Browns and Jaguars)
 
QUARTERBACK
(TIE) Jason Thomas – 2000-02/Hajj-Malik Williams – 2024 (The program's two best running QBs were the only Rebel signal-callers to win a bowl game in the quarter-century)
 
RUNNING BACKS
Charles Williams – 2016, '18-21 (The Chuck Wagon remains UNLV's all-time leader with 4,201 rushing yards)
Tim Cornett – 2010-13 (Only Rebel to lead team in rushing all four seasons)
Lexington Thomas – 2015-18 ("Lightning" holds school record with 18 career 100-yard outings)
 
WIDE RECEIVERS
Ricky White III -- 2022-24 (Two-time All-American – once for special teams after leading nation in punt blocks)
Ryan Wolfe – 2006-09 (UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame member's 283 catches still rank No. 1 in MW history)
 
THE DEFENSE (Years Lettered)
 
DEFENSIVE LINE
Anton Palepoi – 2000-01 (Second-rounder was highest NFL Draft Pick during this quarter-century)
Mike Hughes Jr. – 2014-17 (Local product was twice named All-MW in the middle)
Leon Moore -- 2002-05 (His 38.5 tackles-for-loss yards were the most during the quarter-century)
 
LINEBACKERS
Jackson Woodard – 2023-24 (All-American, MW Player of the Year, 2024 LA Bowl Defensive MVP)
Beau Bell – 2004-07 (MW Player of the Year, Browns' first pick in 2008 NFL Draft)
Adam Seward – 2001-04 (Future NFLer's school-record 433 total tackles still rank fourth in MW history)
Ryan Claridge – 2000-01, '03-04 (NFL Draft Pick in 2005, still ranks fifth in sacks, first in forced fumbles at UNLV)
 
SAFETIES
Jamaal Brimmer -- 2001-04 (Two-time All-American, two-time MW Player of the Year, UNLV Hall of Famer)
Sam Brandon – 1998, 2000-01 (Fourth-round NFL Draft pick went on to play 62 games for the Broncos)
 
CORNERBACKS
Kevin Thomas -- 1998-2001 (NFL Draft pick, two-time All-American, MW Player of the Year, UNLV Hall of Famer)
Torry McTyer -- 2013-16 (His 24 pass breakups were the most in the quarter-century, played four NFL seasons)
 
THE SPECIALISTS (Years Lettered)
 
PUNTER
Ray Cheetany -- 1999-2000 (Also a kicker, the 2000 Las Vegas Bowl champ still ranks fifth in career punting average)
 
KICKER
Jose Pizano – 2023 (First Team All-American, MW Special Teams Player of the Year, Groza Award finalist)
 
RETURNER
Jacob DeJesus – 2023-24 (First and only Rebel kick returner to be named All-America, 2024 LA Bowl Offensive MVP)