University of Nevada Las Vegas

UNLV: A highly touted cornerback who will look to earn playing time on defense this fall ... First name is pronounced “NIHJ-rell” … Named a member of the UNLV Dean’s Honor List in spring 2025 ... A Mountain West Scholar-Athlete in 2024 ... Chose the Rebels over offers from Arizona, Purdue, Iowa State, Louisville, Colorado State and San Diego State. 

2024: Appeared in one game vs. Utah Tech.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2024 graduate of Higley HS ... A three-star prospect according to 247Sports, Rivals, On3 and ESPN … Ranked No. 6 by 247Sports, No. 7 by ESPN and No. 7 by On3 in Arizona at his position ... The No. 30 player in the state according to 247Sports and On3 ... A four-year letterwinner under coach Eddy Zubey … Helped the Knights to a 12-2 record, including 4-1 in league play, the 5A state title and No. 9 final state ranking by MaxPreps as a senior ...  Amassed 138 tackles, eight for loss, 11 interceptions, one sack, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, two punt return TDs and a fumble return TD during his HS career.

PERSONAL: Majoring in criminal justice at UNLV.