UNLV: An experienced walk-on defensive back who rejoined the team in September for his final season of competition … A former three-star prospect according to 247Sports who was originally recruited by the Rebels coming out of high school … First name is pronounced “DAY-go.”
2024:
- Appeared in nine games
- Had a 23-yard kickoff return against Boise State on Oct. 25
- Collected three tackles vs. UNR
2023: Appeared in all 14 games on defense and primarily on special teams ... Totaled eight tackles, including four solo.
2022: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by appearing in three games (SJSU, AFA and SDSU) on special teams.
NORTHERN COLORADO: Spent the 2021 season at the Big Sky Conference school in Greeley, CO. … Played in 10 games for the Golden Bears, recording five total tackles.
NAU: Spent two years at the Big Sky school located in Flagstaff, AZ.
2020: Season canceled because of pandemic.
2019: Appeared in seven games as a freshman ... Recorded seven total tackles and one interception, which came vs. future team UNC to help secure a victory.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2019 graduate of El Cerrito HS … Played free safety, wide receiver and return specialist for coach Jacob Rincon … Helped guide the Gauchos to a 9-4 record in 2018 … Also played basketball for ECHS.
PERSONAL: Daego Garland Albert was born in Oakland … The son of Nailah Milan and Garland Albert … Majoring in political science.
