UNLV Rebels Depth Chart

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77
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74
DEF
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Matchup
Mountain West1-2 (2026)#63 Recruiting15% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 11
    81
    Jackson ArnoldSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 1
    58
    Alex OrjiRS SR/TR
RB
  1. 9
    83
    Jai'Den ThomasSR
    Starter
  2. 0
    69
    Jaylon GloverRS SR/TR
  3. 24
    52
    Darrien JonesRS JR
WR-X
  1. 8
    77
    Taeshaun LyonsRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 17
    71
    Amorion WalkerRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 5
    62
    Tavian McNairRS FR
WR-Z
  1. 4
    74
    DeAngelo Irvin Jr.SR
    Starter
  2. 6
    68
    Kayden McGeeRS SO
  3. 81
    55
    Vincent CarnerFR
SLOT
  1. 2
    82
    Taz ReddicksRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 82
    61
    Peyton ZacharyFR
  3. 10
    53
    Troy StellatoRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
TE
  1. 84
    67
    Keyan BurnettRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 85
    58
    Matt ByrnesRS SR/TR
  3. 43
    58
    Jae Beasley IIJR
LT
  1. 72
    67
    Will ThomasRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 70
    61
    Alekai AfoaRS JR/TR
LG
  1. 77
    81
    Colton ThomassonRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 55
    76
    Griffin ScroggsRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
C
  1. 79
    74
    Austin BoydSR
    Starter
  2. 66
    61
    BJ ToloRS JR/TR
RG
  1. 74
    74
    Amare TaaseRS SO
    Starter
  2. 64
    67
    Joe MetzgerRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 78
    84
    Jackson BrownRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 71
    68
    Ed HaynesRS JR

Next game kickoff time

UNLV Rebels plays Akron away on Sat, Sep 26. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachDan Mullensince 2024
Offensive CoordinatorCorey Dennis
Defensive CoordinatorPaul Guenther

What's Next

Who do they play next?at Akron · Sat, Sep 26 · 12:00 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Jackson Arnold — starting quarterback for UNLVHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for UNLV
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #93 IN WS POWER
    Results this season-3.0 pts

    Lost to Memphis Tigers, who wasn't ranked, in week 1.

    2025 SP+: 2.3

    85%

    Roster talent: 59th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #63 national

    6%

    Returning production: 15%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    16 adds in two-deep · avg 74 OVR · top add: J. Brown (RT, 84, from Pittsburgh)

    Camp battles to watch4
    Coach UNLVTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for UNLV?

    UNLV Rebels starting lineup

    Jackson Arnold is the projected starting quarterback for UNLV as of September 16, 2026. Alex Orji is listed second.

    UNLV also projects Jai'Den Thomas at running back, Taeshaun Lyons at wide receiver and Keyan Burnett at tight end.

    The full UNLV Rebels two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Jackson Arnold · QBJai'Den Thomas · RBTaeshaun Lyons · WR-XKeyan Burnett · TE

    Common questions

    Who is UNLV's starting quarterback?
    Jackson Arnold is the projected starting quarterback for UNLV as of September 16, 2026. Alex Orji is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for UNLV?
    Jai'Den Thomas is the projected starter at running back for UNLV, with Jaylon Glover listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for UNLV?
    Taeshaun Lyons is the projected starter at wide receiver for UNLV, with Amorion Walker listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for UNLV?
    Keyan Burnett is the projected starter at tight end for UNLV, with Matt Byrnes listed second.
    When was the UNLV Rebels depth chart last updated?
    The UNLV Rebels depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was UNLV's record last season?
    UNLV Rebels finished 10-4 (6-2 in Mountain West play).
    When does UNLV Rebels play next?
    UNLV Rebels plays Akron away on Sat, Sep 26. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

    Full UNLV roster

    Every player on the UNLV Rebels depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Taeshaun Lyons, Amorion Walker, Tavian McNair

    WR: DeAngelo Irvin Jr., Kayden McGee, Vincent Carner

    WR: Taz Reddicks, Peyton Zachary, Troy Stellato

    LT: Will Thomas, Alekai Afoa

    LG: Colton Thomasson, Griffin Scroggs

    C: Austin Boyd, BJ Tolo

    RG: Amare Taase, Joe Metzger

    RT: Jackson Brown, Ed Haynes

    TE: Keyan Burnett, Matt Byrnes, Jae Beasley II, Velltray Jefferson

    QB: Jackson Arnold, Alex Orji

    RB: Jai'Den Thomas, Jaylon Glover, Darrien Jones

    Defense

    DE: Lucas Conti, Andre Porter, Kenji Scanlan

    NT: Mohamed Altayeb, Poe Purcell, Eliah Logo, Mo Abbasher

    DE: Kal-El Togafau, Elias Rudolph

    WLB: Kamuela Ka'aihue, Blesyng Alualu-Tuiolemotu

    MLB: Cam Santee, Justin Flowe

    SLB: Dee Crayton, Mark Iheanachor

    CB: Denver Harris, Avery Helm

    SS: Tre Fulton, Logan Christensen

    FS: Jake Pope, Landyn Cleveland

    CB: Quandarius Keyes, Jaylen Allen

    NB: Mumu Bin-Wahad, Tony-Louis Nkuba, Joshua Tuchek

    RES: Herb Gray, Landen Thomas

    Special Teams

    PT: Matt Choules, Ethan Schwartz

    PK: Ramon Villela, Noah Randazzo, Brayden Baker

    KO: Brayden Baker, Noah Randazzo, Ramon Villela

    LS: Tyson Jacobson, Andrew O'Reilly, Mason Senzaki

    H: Matt Choules, Ethan Schwartz

    PR: DeAngelo Irvin Jr., Taz Reddicks, Kayden McGee

    KR: Jaylon Glover, Jai'Den Thomas, Kayden McGee