January Offer Report: Underclassmen

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Highlighting Nevada's 2027 and 2028 prospects that picked up offers in the first month of the year.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2027</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["560862"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-679b3fe671b64"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stepp had a busy month adding offers from every P-4 conference including Georgia, Washington, North Carolina, UCLA and Arizona. PRZ NV's top DB in the 2027 class continues to establish himself as one of the premier sophomore CB prospects in the country. He packs an elite combination of length, skill and athleticism at 6'3"/185. Stepp holds other offers from Miami, Cal, UNLV, Boise St. and San Diego St.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After a great conversation with Coach <a href="https://twitter.com/Ballhawk__8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ballhawk__8</a> I am blessed to say I have received an offer from The University of North Carolina! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gotarheels?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gotarheels</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachTroop3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachTroop3</a> <a href="https://t.co/zD7shObsNi">pic.twitter.com/zD7shObsNi</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='560862' first='Hayden' last='Stepp'] (@HaydenStepp412) <a href="https://twitter.com/HaydenStepp412/status/1884462151122968873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["809013"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-679b3fe671be5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fares added more D-I offers than any other Nevada prospect this month. The state's #2 prospect in the 2027 class added eleven D-I offers including Georgia, Oregon, USC, Penn St, USC and Florida. He's an elite receiving threat at the TE position possessing a rare blend of size, athleticism and skill as a route-runner. Fares also holds offers from Tennessee, Michigan and Wisconsin among others.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After an amazing conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/vsunseri3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vsunseri3</a> I'm very blessed and honored to have received an offer from <a href="https://twitter.com/GatorsFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GatorsFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoGators?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoGators</a>🐊 <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachNorris34?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachNorris34</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Brentley?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Brentley</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aggiefootball05?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@aggiefootball05</a> <a href="https://t.co/rzRiTaPTO3">pic.twitter.com/rzRiTaPTO3</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='809013' first='Zac' last='Fares'] (@ZacFares_) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZacFares_/status/1884717268166398334?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["809092"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-679b3fe671c39"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Warren added offers from Florida, Oregon and Michigan St. in January. The top overall prospect in Nevada's 2027 class continues to shine on the recruiting trail with the elite upside he's shown. He's an explosive playmaker on the outside with a unique blend of size and length (6'4"/210), speed, athleticism and body control. Warren holds over 25 D-I offers including Georgia, Alabama, Michigan, Texas A&amp;M and USC among others.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Atfer a great conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/DrewMehringer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DrewMehringer</a> I'm blessed to receive an offer from the University of Oregon <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/skoducks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#skoducks</a>🟢⚪️!!<a href="https://twitter.com/iamcoachMB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamcoachMB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachNorris34?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachNorris34</a> <a href="https://t.co/HIBNvbSycw">pic.twitter.com/HIBNvbSycw</a></p>&mdash; Damani warren (@bbgdmoneyy) <a href="https://twitter.com/bbgdmoneyy/status/1882192193215205739?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1354358"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-679b3fe671c86"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Grant picked up three offers from Michigan St., Arizona and Oregon St. in January. The sophomore RB out of Bishop Gorman rose to the #6 overall spot in PRZ NV's latest 2027 rankings update released earlier this month after showing promising upside in the 2024 season. He's a talented all-purpose back that offers tremendous upside in his physical tools and skillset. Grant holds other offers from Penn St., BYU, Utah, Memphis, San Jose St. and Hawaii.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After a great talk with coach <a href="https://twitter.com/KbTheStable?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KbTheStable</a> Blessed to receive a scholarship offer from Michigan State University! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoGreen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoGreen</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BishopGormanFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BishopGormanFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BlairAngulo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BlairAngulo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrandonHuffman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coach_Tgrant?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coach_Tgrant</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/5thquarternews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@5thquarternews</a> <a href="https://t.co/zI3pwPdthI">pic.twitter.com/zI3pwPdthI</a></p>&mdash; Terrance Grant. jr (@TerranceJr) <a href="https://twitter.com/TerranceJr/status/1880080837896728973?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["941277"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-679b3fe671cd3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thomas picked up his first pair of offers from Nevada and Colorado St. this month. The top-ranked ATH in PRZ NV's 2027 class should expect to his stock continue to rise over the coming months after showing the explosive playmaking he brings to the table in sophomore season. Look for Thomas to pick up his first P-4 offer in the near future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After a great conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/ParkerEHenry?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ParkerEHenry</a>, I am blessed to say that i have earned my 2nd D1 offer to the University of Nevada Reno. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gopack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gopack</a>🐺<a href="https://twitter.com/DJ_Campbell26?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DJ_Campbell26</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/iamphase1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamphase1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bgr8_recruits?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bgr8_recruits</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/christoph_codes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@christoph_codes</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/phase1football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@phase1football</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrandonHuffman</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ylyge6fJg7">pic.twitter.com/Ylyge6fJg7</a></p>&mdash; Jayden &quot;Jet&quot; Thomas (@Jpt_thejet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jpt_thejet/status/1880023753570275485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2028</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1608589"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-679b3fe671d1f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tupou had the biggest month of any freshman prospect in Nevada picking up his first set of offers from SMU, Cal, Arizona and Colorado St. The standout DE from Sloan Canyon put his name on the radar with his breakout season in the fall. Recorded 64 tackles, 16 sacks and 34 TFLs in his varsity debut. Tupou is established as one of the top 2028 prospects in Nevada and a soon-to-be national recruit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bless and beyond humble to say that I got my first offer from the SMU mustangs! Greatfully humbled and thank you coach <a href="https://twitter.com/GarinJustice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GarinJustice</a> for believing in me. Thank you coach <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachNateOishi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachNateOishi</a> and the whole Pinecrest family ..shout out to my D-line <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeHughesII?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MikeHughesII</a> @Nexup2success t… <a href="https://t.co/7i7iqvVzOX">https://t.co/7i7iqvVzOX</a></p>&mdash; Simote Nuku'atea Tupou (@SimoteTupou) <a href="https://twitter.com/SimoteTupou/status/1877834902567067942?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1608618"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-679b3fe671d6a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taylor picked up his second D-I offer from Washington to start the new year. The 6'3"/235 two-sport athlete (football, basketball) showed promising upside at both TE and EDGE spots for Desert Pines last season. He has a bright future as one of the top freshman prospects at this early stage of the 2028 recruiting cycle. Taylor's first offer came from UNLV last summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Very blessed an honored to receive my 2nd D1 offer from University of Washington <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_AFlores?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_AFlores</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Gbuckz4?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Gbuckz4</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachWest100?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachWest100</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoHuskies?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoHuskies</a> <a href="https://t.co/MlNsRYzNWS">pic.twitter.com/MlNsRYzNWS</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1608618' first='Mike' last='Taylor'] (@_hoodiemike) <a href="https://twitter.com/_hoodiemike/status/1880361277232759203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1608611"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-679b3fe671db6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thompson-Woods picked up his first offer from Colorado St. in late January. The Legacy wideout was a breakout freshman in Vegas this season recording 680 yards and 4 TDs on 37 catches. He's an explosive athlete that possesses elite speed and skill at this early stage of his development. Expect the D-I offers to continue to roll in for Thompson-Woods over the coming months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Extremely blessed to receive my 1st offer from the University Of Colorado State 💚🤍<a href="https://twitter.com/LegacyHornsFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LegacyHornsFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FUIAVAmade?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FUIAVAmade</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachFox____?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachFox____</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrandonHuffman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/phase1football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@phase1football</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/247Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247Sports</a> <a href="https://t.co/K3cqba6sIn">pic.twitter.com/K3cqba6sIn</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1608611' first='Jordan' last='Thompson-Woods'] (@_j2different) <a href="https://twitter.com/_j2different/status/1881787285022425459?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->