It has been over a decade since a UNLV football player has been drafted by an NFL team in the draft. Some Rebels have managed to get on NFL rosters as an undrafted free agent, but it has been a significant amount of time since a UNLV player heard their name called in the NFL draft.
Many felt that 2020 would be the year that would change, with eyes on Rebel defensive star Javin White. While at UNLV, White developed into a leader on defense, as someone the Rebels could count on to make a big play when they needed one.