UNLV's Secret Weapon: 6'4" Freshman Vince Carner

Vincent Carner is another freshman who could bring a different element to UNLV’s wide receiver room. Carner may not have been as highly recruited as Jesse Harden or Tatum Bell Jr., but what stood out during the spring was his frame and athletic profile. At 6-foot-4 and 205 pounds, he gives the Rebels a bigger, more physical target than most of the receivers currently on the roster. He also had solid production coming out of high school, finishing with 35 catches for 425 yards and three touchdowns while also contributing defensively with three interceptions and 15 tackles. That kind of two-way background matters because it shows toughness, ball skills and a willingness to compete in different roles. For UNLV, Carner’s clearest early path could come in the red zone, on special teams and in specific matchup situations. Whether it is Alex Orji or Jackson Arnold at quarterback, his size gives Dan Mullen a different type of option. He does not need to become a featured receiver right away. If he can win jump-ball opportunities, create size mismatches and become reliable in certain packages, he can find a role early. #UNLVFootball #RebelNation #CollegeFootball #FreshmanFocus #VinceCarter