University of Nevada Las Vegas

UNLV: A former transfer from the University of Oregon who walked on to the program and saw immediate playing time ... Turned in a strong spring practice and is listed No. 2 at one wide spot heading into fall … The Las Vegas product played for head coach Tony Sanchez earlier in his career when both were at Bishop Gorman High School ... One of a school-record 26 Academic All-Mountain West honorees last year … Last name is pronounced “gah-HAY-gan.”

2017: Joined the program during camp and earned his first letter as a Rebel by appearing in eight games, including the final six. OREGON: Redshirted the 2016 season while with the Ducks of the Pac-12 Conference.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2016 graduate of Bishop Gorman HS … A three-year letterwinner for the Gaels under coaches Tony and then Kenny Sanchez ... Lined up at WR, KR and PR for the three-time state champions and two-time national champions ... Finished with 32 receptions for 720 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior ... A four-year scholar-athlete honoree that earned honorable mention All-Sunset Division as a receiver ... Also twice lettered in track & field for BGHS.

PERSONAL: Brandon Wade Gahagan was born in Dallas, TX ... The son of Billy and Kim Gahagan ... Has a younger sister, Courtney … Majoring in criminal justice.