University of Nevada Las Vegas

UNLV: One of six prospects out of the state of Texas in this year’s class … Rated as a three-star defensive line prospect by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … Ranked the 75th strong-side defensive end in the nation for 2021 by 247Sports and No. 122 DE overall by ESPN … Listed as the No. 181 overall player in the Lone Star State by 247Sports … First name is pronounced “KEY-von.”

HIGH SCHOOL: Began his prep career at Shadow Creek HS before transferring to Duncanville HS for his final three seasons … Helped the Panthers to a 15-1 record under coach Reginald Samples, including a 6-1 record this fall … Played on both the offensive and defensive lines as well as at linebacker … Totaled 5.5 sacks, seven pass breakups and two touchdowns.

PERSONAL: Kevon Daniel Ivy was born in Houston … The son of Cindy Ivy and Keith Smith … Has three older siblings, DeCarie Ivy, Kiana Smith, Alexis Wilson and three younger siblings, Kayla Smith, KaCei Ivy and Christon Ivy ... Plans on majoring in psychology at UNLV.