Northern Nevada Recruiting News: April Visits

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Taking a look at the recent recruiting visits for some of northern Nevada's top 2026 prospects. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1544593"],"_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-680f60b6cea4f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wilson took a local visit to UNR for the Wolfpack's junior day this month as he continues to generate interest from several Mountain West programs. The fourth-ranked QB in PRZ NV's 2026 rankings established himself as one of the top QB prospects in northern Nevada with a productive junior season- he passed for over 2,200 yards and 21 TDs and rushed for over 650 yards and another 8 TDs. Wilson also took a visit to Cal in March.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had a great time today at Nevada's Junior Day! Thank you to <a href="https://twitter.com/NevadaFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NevadaFootball</a> for having me out again. Had a great time talking with <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachGilbertson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachGilbertson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coachmattwade?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coachmattwade</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachChoateFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachChoateFB</a>! <a href="https://t.co/GvhhWCW9dd">pic.twitter.com/GvhhWCW9dd</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1544593' first='Braylon' last='Wilson'] (@BraylonWilson_1) <a href="https://twitter.com/BraylonWilson_1/status/1908705590668562834?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1343857"],"_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-680f60b6ceacf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hummel was on campus for Nevada's junior day this month. He's one of the fastest rising prospects in northern Nevada this offseason after picking up his first D-I offers from each of the three service academies over the past two months. Look for Hummel to add some Mountain West programs to his current offer list over the coming months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thanks <a href="https://twitter.com/NevadaFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NevadaFootball</a> for the experience! <a href="https://twitter.com/BJ_Robrtsn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BJ_Robrtsn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachprice80?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachprice80</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RGJpreps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RGJpreps</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NevadaSportsNet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NevadaSportsNet</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Travis_may23?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Travis_may23</a> <a href="https://t.co/9DDkKiHw1y">pic.twitter.com/9DDkKiHw1y</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1343857' first='Brady' last='Hummel'] (@BradyHummel4) <a href="https://twitter.com/BradyHummel4/status/1910720082873114740?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1578255"],"_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-680f60b6ceb36"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Blinkinsop took visits to Nevada, UC Davis, and Southern Utah this month. The #5-EDGE prospect in Nevada is one of the more underrated defenders in the state with the impressive combination of size, skill, and athleticism he brings to the front-seven. Blinkinsop carries intriguing upside worth keeping an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had an amazing time at the UC Davis Junior day yesterday. It was great to see the campus and meet the coaching staff! Go Aggs! <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachATaylor3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachATaylor3</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_CoombsUCD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_CoombsUCD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJerryBrady?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJerryBrady</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheCoachHicks5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheCoachHicks5</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/thompsonsctg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@thompsonsctg</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/grind_hp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@grind_hp</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/d1bound?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#d1bound</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/classof26?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#classof26</a> <a href="https://t.co/S5btO1EmGQ">pic.twitter.com/S5btO1EmGQ</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1578255' first='Isaiah' last='Blinkinsop'] (@Blink_011908) <a href="https://twitter.com/Blink_011908/status/1916632020266160178?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1032956"],"_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-680f60b6ceb99"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">DePaepe took visits to Nevada, UC Davis and Southern Utah in April. The top LB prospect in PRZ NV's 2026 rankings is one of the top unoffered defenders in his class and has finished among the state's top tacklers in each of the past two seasons. DePaepe is a sure-fire offer now candidate for FCS programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/UCDfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UCDfootball</a> for a great Junior Day visit! Loved learning about the program! <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachATaylor3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachATaylor3</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_CoombsUCD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_CoombsUCD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachChapatte?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachChapatte</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/treyshima?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@treyshima</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/VintagePlough?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VintagePlough</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WyattGardner23?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WyattGardner23</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ttherzog?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ttherzog</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/thompsonsctg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@thompsonsctg</a> <a href="https://t.co/B3hcDmvL3m">pic.twitter.com/B3hcDmvL3m</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1032956' first='Kyler' last='DePaepe'] (@DepaepeKyler) <a href="https://twitter.com/DepaepeKyler/status/1916607264129192351?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1584952"],"_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-680f60b6cebf9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson took a visit to Nevada for the Wolfpack's junior day this month. The RB/DB out of Douglas put his name on the northern Nevada radar with his productive junior season on both sides of the ball. He offers promising size, athleticism, and physicality that project him as a SS at the next level. Jackson's an underrated prospect to keep an eye on out northern Nevada. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had a great time at the <a href="https://twitter.com/NevadaFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NevadaFootball</a> Junior day! Thanks <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLynch?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachLynch</a> for the invite and the rest of the staff for showing me around campus! <a href="https://t.co/nxcKRdkHN8">pic.twitter.com/nxcKRdkHN8</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1584952' first='Zack' last='Jackson'] (@ZackJackson007) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZackJackson007/status/1909431329428733993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1579317"],"_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-680fd6f4ea7f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Leary was on campus for the UC Davis junior day this past weekend. The 6'1"/230 LB and TE is an under-the-radar prospect out of Reno that showed promising traits as Reno's leading tackler a season ago (82 total, 4 TFLs). Good length, athleticism, and range on defense and showed some flashes at TE as a junior. Leary's an intriguing prospect watch for at the FCS to D-II levels. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/UCDfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UCDfootball</a> for having me out today to tour the stadium and facilities!! <a href="https://twitter.com/RenoHuskieFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RenoHuskieFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachATaylor3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachATaylor3</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WyattGardner23?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WyattGardner23</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JRichterNCSA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JRichterNCSA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNV</a> <a href="https://t.co/3f72fl2Wb4">pic.twitter.com/3f72fl2Wb4</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1579317' first='Caellum' last='Leary'] (@LearyCaellum) <a href="https://twitter.com/LearyCaellum/status/1916295576460923255?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->