When Tony Sanchez took over as UNLV football coach before last season, he was determined to keep the best local players at home. So far, so good.
Bishop Gorman all-state middle linebacker Farrell Hester became the third local player to orally commit early to the Rebels’ 2017 recruiting class, announcing his decision Tuesday night on his Twitter account, where he posted, “Blessed to say that I committed to UNLV!! #turnaround #heyreb.”
The 6-foot, 235-pound Hester, who led the Gaels in tackles as a junior last season with 97, joins Desert Pines quarterback Marckell Grayson and Desert Pines running back Isaiah Morris in committing to the Rebels.