RENO — Second-year Nevada football coach Jay Norvell announced the signing of 16 players to National Letters of Intent on the opening day of the new early signing period on Wednesday.
The signees include a quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers and a tight end to go along with three linemen on the offensive side of the ball. Defensively, Nevada added three linebackers, three defensive backs and a lineman.
Fourteen of the signees come from the high school ranks with one sophomore transfer and one junior transfer from junior colleges. The Wolf Pack has additional scholarships available for the next signing period, which begins Feb. 7.
“To have a championship team, to play with very the best teams on our schedule year-in and year-out, you have to play great defense,” Norvell said. “We’re trying to add personnel to our defense. To build a great defense, you’ve got to start up front.”
Norvell indicated defensive linemen will be a focus with remaining scholarships in this class. He said building depth and competition on the offensive line was a key in this class.
“Last year, we addressed some of our skill positions,” Norvell said. “Our biggest thing offensively is to control the football. It starts up front with the Union.”
The early signing period runs through Friday. The traditional signing period begins again on Feb. 7.
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