Donovan McNabb Jr. commits to UNLV as college football wide receiver
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 6:24 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Donovan McNabb Jr., son of Eagles legend Donovan McNabb, has committed to play college football at UNLV. Unlike his father, who played quarterback, McNabb Jr. will be a wide receiver. He had offers from several schools including Kansas State and Iowa before deciding on the Running Rebels. McNabb Jr. plays for Brophy College Prep in Phoenix, Arizona, and had a productive junior season with 23 catches for 280 yards and five touchdowns. His commitment comes as he aims to establish his own legacy in college football.
- •McNabb Jr. is a wide receiver, not a quarterback like his father.
- •He turned down offers from teams in the Midwest and West.
- •He had 23 catches for 280 yards and five touchdowns last season.
- •UNLV competes in the Mountain West Conference.
- •The transfer portal influences recruitment dynamics for high school athletes.
- 6:24 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles legend Donovan McNabb's son makes D1 college football commitment
"He plays a different position than his QB father did, too.
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