McCullah broke out as one of the top playmakers in the state with over 1,100 receiving yards and 13 TDs on 55 catches as a sophomore. The seventh-ranked prospect in PRZ NV’s updated 2028 rankings is a highly explosive athlete with all the speed, twitch, and quickness of a future playmaker at the D-I level. He possesses elite start-stop speed, is a dangerous ball-handler in space, and a threat to take it the distance anytime he touches the ball. McCullah just added offers from Colorado St. and Weber St. this month and will continue to add to that list over the course of this offseason.

Sophomore athlete Justin McCullah Justin McCullah 5'9" | 150 lbs | WR Mater Academy East Las Vegas | 2028 State NV has emerged as one of Mater Academy East Las Vegas’ most dynamic playmakers. With 1,116 yards on 46 receptions and 13 touchdowns, McCullah shows advanced production for his age, pairing strong route instincts with natural separation ability. Despite being an underclassman, he already commands defensive attention and consistently creates explosive plays. As he continues to add size and strength, McCullah projects as a high-upside offensive weapon with the versatility to impact multiple positions at the next level.

McCullah made an impact on both sides of the ball catching two touchdown passes and recording two interceptions, one of which went for a pick-six in Mater East’s first-round victory over Sierra Vista. The standout sophomore was highlighted as a breakout performer ahead of the first round and continues to cement himself as one of the top playmakers in Nevada’s 2028 class. #5 Mater East faces #1 Sloan Canyon in the second round of the 4A Southern playoffs in a matchup that will feature some of Nevada’s biggest in-season stock risers this Friday.

McCullah was one of the biggest risers of the 2025 regular season and just picked up his first pair of offers from Georgia and Sacramento St. this month. The 5’9″/150 sophomore is among the state’s leaders in receiving yards with 924 and 9 TDs on 38 catches this season. He’s a flashy playmaker that can turn a sliver of space into a home-run play and offers a rare combination of speed, quickness, and elusiveness. He has advanced field vision, shows fast-twitch in his change-of-direction, and is a dangerous player in space. McCullah will be a major riser in the coming update to the 2028 NV rankings and is one of the most explosive playmakers in the 4A Southern bracket.

McCullah broke out in his varsity debut recording 8 catches for 159 yards and a TD and has two TDs as a returner through two games. The sophomore wideout is quickly establishing himself as one of the most explosive playmakers in his class with the D-I level speed and athleticism he’s shown early on. He packs elite traits in his WR skillset with his balance, burst/acceleration, and body control. McCullah is one of the top sophomore playmakers to watch the rest of this season.

McCullah caught 8 passes for 159 yards and totaled 2 TDs in Mater Academy’s 38-12 win over Chaparral on Friday. The sophomore playmaker showed his natural speed and twitch with the ball in his hands producing multiple explosive TDs over 50+ yards. McCullah is looking like a future D-I prospect with the natural athleticism he possesses.