Bishop Gorman Best Players of All Time

John Rizzo

Bishop Gorman High School is a private, Catholic preparatory school located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Established in 1954 and administered by the Diocese of Las Vegas, Bishop Gorman has become one of the most prestigious schools in the area known for its rigorous academics and comprehensive extracurriculars. With an emphasis on developing character through service to others, Bishop Gorman students are encouraged to be selfless leaders as they strive towards spiritual growth while pursuing excellence in all areas. The school’s mascot—the Gael—serves as an inspiration to these values with his representation of a mounted Irish knight who fearlessly defends what he believes to be just and true.

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1. Ronnie Stanley

Baltimore Ravens

Ronnie Stanley Career

  • First-team All-Pro (2019)
  • Pro Bowl (2019)
  • Consensus All-American (2015)

Ronnie Stanley was drafted in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. 

Stanley started all 16 games at left tackle for the Ravens in his rookie season and helped lead them to a 12-4 record, their second consecutive playoff appearance, and a berth in Super Bowl LI.

In 2017, Stanley moved over to right tackle where he started all 16 games again and led Baltimore with 111 knockdowns (tackles that resulted in either a loss of yardage or an incompletion).

The 2018 season saw Stanley shift back to left tackle and help guide Baltimore to another 12-4 record as they once again advanced to the playoffs but lost to Philadelphia Eagles 29–23 on Wild Card Weekend.

Ronnie as he has missed time due to injury including three straight games from Weeks 8-10 with an ankle sprain which caused him to miss two practices before returning Week 11 against Jacksonville Jaguars.

However, he wasn't able to replicate his previous form afterwards finishing up playing just six OL snaps through three-quarters of the week 13 game vs Dallas Cowboys resulting him being placed on injured reserve on December 5th.

Stanley as he's played every snap thus far this season starting at LT ahead of Alex Lewis who missed most of preseason with an illness & looks like could be getting closer too replicating what made him one of top tackles in NFL last couple years.

Ronnie Stanley is a talented and versatile offensive lineman who has played for several teams in the NFL. He was named to the First-team All-Pro in 2019, and also participated in the Pro Bowl that same year.

Stanley was consensus All-American as a sophomore at Notre Dame, where he helped lead his team to an appearance in the Fiesta Bowl against Ohio State. He joined the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2015.

But he was traded shortly thereafter to Pittsburgh Steelers. In 2018, Stanley signed with Chicago Bears before being released following their season finale against Green Bay Packers. 

Ronnie then re-signed with Baltimore Ravens on December 14th of that year and started all 16 games for them this past season.

2. Brevin Jordan

Houston Texans

Brevin Jordan Career

  • First-team All-ACC (2019)
  • 2× Second-team All-ACC (2018, 2020)

Jordan was a tight end for the Houston Texans in the NFL. He played college football at Miami (FL). In 2021, Jordan was drafted by the Houston Texans in the fifth round with the 147th overall pick.

Jordan has played two seasons with the team and had seven receptions for 74 yards and one touchdown during that time frame. Brevin Jordan is a talented receiver for the Houston Texans. He was named Second-team All-ACC in 2018 and 2019.

His best season came in 2019 when he caught 26 passes for 210 yards and three touchdowns. Jordan will be an important part of the Texan's offense moving forward, and he has all the tools to be successful at the NFL level.

3. Nick Gates

New York Giants

Nick Gates Career

  • High school: Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas)
  • College: Nebraska
  • Undrafted: 2018
  • New York Giants (2018–present)
  • Roster status: Active
  • Games played: 39, Games started: 24
  • Games played: 39
  • Games started: 24

Nick Gates was born in 1995 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He attended Bishop Gorman High School and played football as a guard for the Gaels. After graduating from high school, Gates enrolled at Nebraska where he played center for the Cornhuskers during his college career.

In 2017, Gates was drafted by the Giants with their seventh-round pick (231st overall). He made his NFL debut on September 10th of that year against the Dallas Cowboys and has since appeared in eighteen games (eleven starts).

Over two seasons with New York City FC II of MLS before being transferred to Manchester United Fc of England's Premier League ahead of the 2019/20 season where he currently plays under manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .

Nick Gates was undrafted in 2018 but has been a contributor on the Giants' offensive line since joining the team. Gates is a 2017 second-team All-Big 12 performer at Kansas State and started all 13 games as a junior in 2016. 

He represents Kansas City, MO, and attended North HS there before transferring to KSU for his final year of high school. 

Gates will likely compete for playing time at right guard with Ereck Flowers and Brett Jones behind Evan Engram, Saquon Barkley, Sterling Shepard and Wayne Gallman on the Giants' depth chart this season.

4. Tate Martell

Ohio State Buckeyes football

Tate Martell Career

  • College: , Ohio State (2017–2018), Miami (FL) (2019–2020), UNLV (2021)
  • Bowl games: , 2017 Cotton Bowl Classic (December), 2019 Rose Bowl
  • High school: Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • Rose Bowl champion (2019), Cotton Bowl Classic champion (2017), 2× Big Ten champion (2017, 2018), Gatorade Football Player of the Year (2016), USA Today Offensive Player of the Year (2016), 2× USA Today All-American (2014, 2016)

Tate Martell is a quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He played in 2017 and 2018 before transferring to Miami (FL) for his final season of eligibility.

Tate was born in 1998 and grew up in Poway, California. In high school, he led his team to two consecutive state championships as well as winning multiple awards including prestigious Player of the Year honors from both Parade Magazine and USA Today High School Football Awards.

As a freshman at Ohio State, Tate started 12 games under head coach Urban Meyer before suffering an injury that sidelined him for the remainder of the season. 

After sitting out an year due to NCAA transfer rules, Tate returned to lead Ohio State once again during their run to College Football Playoff National Championship Game where they narrowly lost 42-35 against Alabama Crimson Tide.

At Miami (FL), Tate will compete with redshirt freshmen Malik Rosier and N'Kosi Perry for starting QB duties this upcoming season.

5. DeMarco Murray

Oklahoma Sooners football

DeMarco Murray Career

  • High school: Bishop Gorman, (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • College: Oklahoma (2006–2010)
  • NFL Draft: 2011 / Round
  • NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2014), First-team All-Pro (2014), 3× Pro Bowl (2013, 2014, 2016), NFL rushing yards leader (2014), NFL rushing touchdowns co-leader (2014), PFWA All-Rookie Team (2011), 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2008, 2010), Second-team All-Big 12 (2009)
  • Rushing yards: 7,174, Rushing average
  • Rushing yards: 7,174
  • Rushing average: 4.5
  • Rushing touchdowns: 49
  • Receptions: 307
  • Receiving yards: 2,165
  • Receiving touchdowns: 6

DeMarco Murray is a running back coach for the Oklahoma Sooners. He played college football at Oklahoma and was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2011. 

Murray has also been with the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys, winning two Super Bowls with Dallas in 2013 and 2017 respectively.

In 2015, he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent, but only lasted one season before returning to Dallas later that year. 

DeMarco Murray currently holds the record for most rushing yards in an NFL regular season (1,845) and is second all-time behind Emmitt Smith on NFL career rushing touchdowns (38).

Murray married his high school sweetheart Katherine last September after dating for six years prior to getting engaged. DeMarco Murray is a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time NFL rushing yards leader. 

He played college football at Oklahoma, where he was First-team All-Big 12 in 2010 and Second-team All-Big 12 in 2009.

After his rookie season with the Tennessee Titans, Murray signed a six year contract extension worth $42 million with an average annual salary of $8 million.

Also Played For: oklahoma sooners football, dallas cowboys

6. Haskell Garrett

Ohio State Buckeyes football

Haskell Garrett Career

  • High school: Bishop Gorman, (Summerlin, Nevada)
  • College: Ohio State (2017–2021)
  • Position: Defensive tackle
  • Undrafted: 2022
  • Tennessee Titans (2022)*
  •  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
  • Second-team All-American (2020), First-team All-Big Ten (2021), Third-team All-Big Ten (2020)

Haskell Garrett is a defensive tackle from Bishop Gorman High School in Summerlin, Nevada. He played college football at Ohio State and was not drafted by any NFL teams.

In 2022, he signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent. Haskell Garrett was a standout defensive back at the University of Tennessee. He led the team in interceptions and passes defended during his sophomore season, and was named first-team All-American by Sporting News.

Garrett continued his impressive play as a junior, earning second-team All-America honors from Athlon Sports and third-team accolades from The Associated Press. 

In 2020, he became one of only two players in SEC history to be unanimously selected for first-, second-, and third-team all conference honors (the other being Alabama's Minkah Fitzpatrick).

Garrett signed with the Titans as an undrafted free agent in May 2021 after completing his college career with 46 total tackles, 10 interceptions, and 20 passes defended over four seasons.

7. Xavier Grimble

USC Trojans football

Xavier Grimble Career

  • High school: Bishop Gorman, (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • College: USC
  • Undrafted: 2014
  • New York Giants (2014)*, San Francisco 49ers (2014), New England Patriots (2014), San Francisco 49ers (2015)*, Pittsburgh Steelers (2016–2019), Indianapolis Colts (2020)*, Baltimore Ravens (2020)*
  •  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
  • Receptions: 23, Receiving yards: 239, Receiving touchdowns: 3
  • Receptions: 23
  • Receiving yards: 239
  • Receiving touchdowns: 3

Xavier Grimble was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2014 NFL Draft. Grimble played college football at USC, where he earned All-American status as a senior in 2015.

He has appeared in 43 games over four seasons with the 49ers, recording 33 receptions for 468 yards and one touchdown. In 2018, Grimble signed with the Indianapolis Colts but was released before the season began.

He is currently a free agent and is looking to continue his career on another team next season Grimble is an undrafted free agent who has spent time with the Giants, 49ers, Patriots and Steelers over the past three seasons.

He was signed by the Colts in 2020 after spending time on their practice squad last year. Grimble is a tight end who primarily plays in the middle of the field but can also excel as a blocker when needed. 

He had a productive season for Pittsburgh in 2018, catching 39 passes for 434 yards and three touchdowns while averaging 17 yards per reception.

8. David Humm

Nebraska Cornhuskers football

Career

  • High school: Las Vegas (NV) Gorman
  • College: Nebraska
  • NFL Draft: 1975 / Round: 5 / Pick: 128
  • Oakland Raiders (1975–1979), Buffalo Bills (1980), Baltimore Colts (1981–1982), Los Angeles Raiders (1983–1984)
  • 2× Super Bowl champion (XI, XVIII), Second-Team All-American (1974), All-Big Eight (1974), Second-team All-Big Eight (1972)

David Humm was a professional football player who played for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Oakland Raiders. David Humm was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in 1975 and played for them until 1983.

He also had stints with the Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, and San Diego Chargers during his career. David Humm passed away from cancer on March 27, 2018 at the age of 65 after a long battle with the disease.

David Humm played for the Oakland Raiders from 1975 to 1979. During his time with the Raiders, he was a two-time Super Bowl champion and second-team All-American. He also helped lead the team to consecutive Big Eight titles in 1974 and 1975.

After leaving the NFL, David Humm continued playing football at various levels throughout the United States before retiring in 1998.

9. Blake Ezor

Career

  • High school: Las Vegas (NV) Gorman[1]
  • College: Michigan State[1]
  • Undrafted: 1990
  • Denver Broncos (1990–1991), Edmonton Eskimos (1992)

Blake Ezor played running back for the Michigan State Spartans from 1986-1990. He was a three-time All Big Ten Conference selection and helped lead MSU to their first ever Rose Bowl appearance in 1988.

Ezor currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada with his wife and two children. Blake Ezor is an active member of the Las Vegas community where he volunteers his time with numerous organizations including the Special Olympics and Easter Seals programs.

In 2006, Blake Ezor was inducted into the Spartan Sports Hall of Fame as one of Michigan State's all-time greatest athletes. 

Ezor was drafted by the Denver Broncos in 1990 but did not see any playing time as a rookie. Ezor played for the Edmonton Eskimos from 1992 to 1993, recording 49 tackles and one interception over those three seasons.

Ezor has since retired from professional football and now works as an athletic trainer for his alma mater, Utah State University.

10. Grey Ruegamer

Grey Ruegamer Career

  • High school: Las Vegas (NV) Bishop Gorman
  • College: Arizona State
  • NFL Draft: 1999 / Round: 3 / Pick: 72
  • 2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XLII), 2× All-Pac-10 (1997–1998)
  • Games played: 124, Games started: 17, Fumble recoveries: 0
  • Games played: 124
  • Games started: 17
  • Fumble recoveries: 0

Ruegamer played eight seasons in the NFL, spending time with the Patriots, Steelers and Dolphins. Ruegamer was named Director of Player Engagement for the Packers in January 2017.

In this role, he oversees player development and interacts with players on a daily basis. Ruegamer is known for his work ethic and passion for helping players achieve their goals both on and off the field.

Ruegamer is from Las Vegas, Nevada and attended Bishop Gorman High School before going to Arizona State University where he played football as a wide receiver/cornerback. 

After leaving college, Ruegamer joined the Miami Dolphins as a free agent but didn't stay long due to injury concerns; Pittsburgh signed him soon after however he only made two appearances during his three-year stint there before being traded to New England in 2002.

Where he spent six years playing under head coach Bill Belichick until 2007 when he retired due to an Achilles tendon tear suffered during training camp (he later returned following surgery).

Since retiring from professional football, Ruegamer has focused on working with children through various organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin & Northern Illinois (BBBNSWI).

Where he currently serves as Executive Chairman which raises awareness & funds towards providing year-round mentorship opportunities for at risk youth ages 6–18 living within 10 miles of BBBNSWI’s Milwaukee headquarters.

Support services include education/employment preparation assistance along with financial literacy workshops that equip kids aged 16+, parents or guardians can also utilize resources such as budgeting tools scholarships loan consolidation debt reduction tips etc.

Ruegamer resides in Green Bay WI with his wife Melinda who they married back in 2006; they have 2 daughters - Madeline age 11 & Harper age 9 - whom are big fans of their dad's job.

11. Bubba Bolden

Bubba Bolden Career

  • High school: Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • College: , USC (2017–2018), Miami (2019–2021)
  • Undrafted: 2022
  • Seattle Seahawks (2022)*, Cleveland Browns (2022–present)*
  •  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
  • Roster status: Practice squad
  • Second-team All-ACC (2020)
  • Player stats at PFR

Bubba Bolden was one of the most highly touted recruits in USC history. He played both safety positions for the Trojans and led the team with 97 tackles as a senior.

The Cleveland Browns drafted Bubba Bolden in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, he made four starts and recorded 33 total tackles and two interceptions.

In 2019, Bubba Bolden became an full-time starter for the Browns and finished fifth on their defensive chart with 101 tackles, 3 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and 1 interception. 

As a strong safety, Bubba Bolden is known for being physical defender who can play near the line of scrimmage or deep within coverage downfield Bubba Bolden was a standout at North Carolina State and had an impressive career there.

Bubba Bolden was undrafted in the NFL draft but signed with the Seattle Seahawks as a free agent in 2022. Bubba Bolden has spent time on both the Seahawks' and Cleveland Browns' practice squad, most recently appearing in 2019. 

Bubba Bolden is known for his strong run defense, which should help him earn playing time on either of these teams this season if he can stay healthy.

12. Rome Odunze

Rome Odunze Career

  • College: Washington (2020–present)
  • Bowl games: 2022 Alamo Bowl
  • High school: Bishop Gorman, (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • First-team All-Pac-12 (2022)

Odunze was a highly-touted recruit coming out of high school and landed at Washington after spending two years on scholarship at Arizona. 

He has been one of the most productive receivers in the Pac-12, totaling 1,724 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns over his two seasons with the Huskies.

Odunze is known for his big plays; he has caught eight passes for more than 100 yards in each of his two seasons with Washington. He also showed off his punt returning skills last year, averaging 18 yards per return over 25 attempts. 

Odunze will likely be a key contributor for Washington this season as they look to defend their national title tilt against Alabama in January 2019.

Rome Odunze is a 2020 graduate of Washington and was named to the First-team All-Pac-12 for his play at linebacker. Odunze played in all 12 games during his sophomore season, recording 107 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 1 sack. 

He has already racked up over 100 tackles this year as well with 8 sacks through 10 games. Look for Rome to be a key player on defense this season for the Huskies.

Also Played For: washington huskies football

13. Jalen Nailor

Jalen Nailor Career

  • High school: Bishop Gorman, (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • College: Michigan State (2018–2021)
  • NFL Draft: 2022 / Round: 6 / Pick: 191
  • Minnesota Vikings (2022–present)
  • Roster status: Active
  • Receptions: 5, Receiving yards: 117, Receiving touchdowns: 1
  • Receptions: 5
  • Receiving yards: 117
  • Receiving touchdowns: 1

Jalen Nailor is a wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football at Michigan State and was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Vikings.

Jalen started his career at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada, but he transferred to Michigan State University after one year. At MSU, Jalen became a two-time first-team All-Big Ten selection and won the Biletnikoff Award as best receiver in 2018.

In March 2020, Jalen was selected with the 83rd overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings and signed his rookie contract that same month. As a rookie in 2019, Jalen appeared in all 16 games and made five receptions for 54 yards (6th on team). 

In his sophomore season (2020), Jalen led all MSU receivers with 71 catches for 1,084 yards (14th nationally) and seven touchdowns while also rushing 20 times for 119 yards (7th on team).

He was named First Team All-American by College Football News & ESPN/USA Today Coaches preseason pollstersand unanimous First Team All-Big Ten performer from conference head coaches.

14. Zach Collins

San Antonio Spurs

Zach Collins Career

  • High school: Bishop Gorman, (Summerlin, Nevada)
  • College: Gonzaga (2016–2017)
  • NBA draft 2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
  • Selected by the Sacramento Kings
  • Playing career: 2017–present
  • 2017–2021: Portland Trail Blazers
  • 2021–present: San Antonio Spurs
  • 2022: →Austin Spurs
  • Second-team All-WCC (2017), WCC All-Freshman Team (2017), McDonald's All-American (2016)

Zach Collins was born on November 19, 1997 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He played high school basketball at Bishop Gorman and college basketball at Gonzaga. Collins was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers with the 23rd overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft.

He made his debut for the Trail Blazers during their season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 16th, 2018 scoring 8 points off of 3 shots, 1 rebound and 1 block in 22 minutes of action. 

Injuries have hampered Collins' development over his first two seasons with Portland but he is looking to break out this year under new head coach Terry Stotts who has given him lots of playing time thus far into preseason play (10 games).

Collins was selected with the 10th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings. Collins played college basketball for Portland and San Antonio, where he has been a key player on both teams. 

Collins is an elite scorer and rebounder who will be a big addition to whichever team selects him. Collins has outstanding potential and looks like he could become one of the best players in the league soon

Also Played For: san antonio spurs, gonzaga bulldogs men's basketball

15. Matt Othick

Career

  • High school: Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • College: Arizona (1988–1992)
  • NBA draft: 1992 / Undrafted
  • Position: Point guard
  • Number: 12
  • 1992: San Antonio Spurs

Matt Othick is an American actor and singer. He has appeared in a number of movies and TV shows, including "Smallville", "ER" and "The West Wing". Othick was born in Clovis, New Mexico, on March 18, 1969.

He began his career as a child actor appearing in various television series throughout the 1980s and 1990s including "My So-Called Life", "Murder She Wrote" and "Benson". In 2003 he made his feature film debut in the drama film The Painted Veil alongside Freida Pinto and Edward Norton.

Since then he has appeared in several other films, such as 2005's dramedy Mean Creek opposite Lindsay Lohan and Timothy Hutton, 2007's post-apocalyptic thriller Prey directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, 2009's comedy remake of Sixteen Candles opposite Molly Ringwald and 2011's crime thriller Killing Them Softly with Brad Pitt.

16. Alizé Mack

New Orleans Saints

Career

  • High school: Bishop Gorman, (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • College: Notre Dame (2015–2018)
  • NFL Draft: 2019 / Round: 7 / Pick: 231
  • New Orleans Saints (2019)*, Pittsburgh Steelers (2019)*, Kansas City Chiefs (2019–2020)*, Detroit Lions (2021)*, Green Bay Packers (2022)*, San Antonio Brahmas (2023-present)
  •  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Alizé Mack is a tight end for the San Antonio Brahmas of the National Football League. He was drafted in 2019 by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 7th overall pick.

Mack attended Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. In his four years playing football there, he helped lead his team to three state championships and two undefeated seasons.

After graduating from high school, Mack enrolled at Notre Dame where he played for coach Brian Kelly's Irish squad from 2015-2018. 

During that time, he accumulated 111 receptions for 1,793 yards (17 touchdowns) and 22 tackles for loss despite only starting 10 games during his college career due to injuries sustained while playing rugby7 The 6' 4", 251-pound tight end.

Was drafted by Pittsburgh after impressing them during their pre-draft process but elected to sign with San Antonio instead so as not to interrupt his rugby season with Ireland8.

With seven regular season games remaining on San Antonio's schedule before they travel to play in the playoffs9, it will be interesting to see how much impact Mack has had on their success this year10.

17. Tristan Blackmon

Los Angeles FC

Career

  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2014–2017: Pacific Tigers: 70: (16)
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2016: Orange County SC U-23: 7: (0)
  • 2017: Burlingame Dragons: 3: (0)
  • 2018–2021: Los Angeles FC: 64: (2)
  • 2018: → Phoenix Rising (loan): 5: (0)
  • 2019: → Phoenix Rising (loan): 5: (0)
  • 2022–: Vancouver Whitecaps FC: 28: (1)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 9, 2022

Tristan Blackmon was born in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 12th 1996. Tristan played football for Bishop Gorman High School and joined the University of Akron before signing with Vancouver Whitecaps FC in 2016.

He has made six appearances for the Caps so far this season and is a regular starter at right-back. Trian has represented United States youth teams at various levels including Under-17s, U20s and U23s which culminated with him making his full international debut against Trinidad & Tobago in May 2017.

Outside of football, Tristan is studying business administration at the University of British Columbia Tristan Blackmon is a talented young American soccer player who has been playing professionally for several years now. 

Tristan was born in California and began his career with Orange County SC before moving to the Seattle Sounders FC 2 team in 2016.

In 2017, he signed with the Burlingame Dragons of the Premier Development League (PDL) where he starred throughout the season as they reached the playoffs. Blackmon then moved up to MLS side Los Angeles FC on a free transfer in 2018, making an immediate impact by scoring two goals during his debut season. 

He made another move this offseason, joining Phoenix Rising on loan for the 2019 USL season before returning to LAFC at the end of it all.

Despite being just 28-years-old, Tristan has already amassed over 70 appearances and 16 goals across various leagues around North America since starting out professional footballing careers back in 2014.

18. Marty Cordova

Career

  • AL Rookie of the Year (1995)

Marty Cordova was born on July 10, 1969 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He made his MLB debut with the Minnesota Twins in 1995 and played for the Baltimore Orioles until 2003.

In total, he compiled a .259 batting average with 95 RBIs in 592 games played (351 as a left fielder). 

After ending his playing career, Cordova served as an assistant coach at UCLA from 2008 to 2013 before moving back to Las Vegas where he currently lives with his wife and two children.

Marty Cordova is a former MLB player who played for the Minnesota Twins, Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Indians, and Baltimore Orioles. 

Cordova was one of the most productive hitters in his career and won several awards, including Rookie of the Year, MVP and Silver Slugger. He retired after playing with the Cleveland Indians in 2003.

19. Vashti Cunningham

Vashti Cunningham

Cunningham was born on January 18, 1998 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is a 24-year-old American track and field athlete who specializes in the high jump event.

Cunningham's personal best height is 2 meters (6 feet 7 inches). Cunningham began competing professionally in 2016 and has since won several medals at national championships and world cups.

In addition to her successful athletic career, Cunningham also volunteers as a mentor for young athletes through her work with Nike Foundation's "Just Do It" campaign program . Vashti Cunningham is a two-time Olympian and world champion in the high jump.

Vashti was born on October 10, 1988 in Chula Vista, California. At just eighteen years old, she made history by becoming the youngest American ever to win a gold medal at an Olympic games when she took home her country's first ever women's high jump title at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

She has since gone on to represent her country in several more international competitions including World Championships and Pan American Junior Championships before retiring from competition in 2019.

After winning silver medals at both the IAAF World Indoor Championships and Athletics America Outdoor Championship that year.

20. Inbee Park

Inbee Park Career

  • College: Kwangwoon University
  • Turned professional: 2006
  • Current tour(s): LPGA Tour (joined 2007)
  • Former tour(s): Futures Tour (2006)
  • Professional wins: 31

Inbee Park is a professional golfer from South Korea. She has been playing on the LPGA Tour since 2007. Inbee has won 31 tournaments, including two majors, the 2013 Women's British Open and the 2012 U.S.

Women's Open. Park was born in Seoul, South Korea in 1988 and raised there before moving to Las Vegas at age 18 to pursue her career as a professional golfer At 34 years old, Inbee Park is already one of the most successful female golfers in history.

She will be looking to add even more titles to her trophy cabinet this year as she competes on both the LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour simultaneously Inbee Park is a three-time winner of the LPGA Vare Trophy, which is awarded to the player with the lowest scoring average over 36 holes in tournament play.

She has also won seven times on tour, including twice at major championships – at the Chevron Championship and Women's PGA Championships. 

Inbee Park was named LPGA Player of the Year in 2013, and she has since collected several other awards and accolades including two Rolex Annika Major Awards (2015 & 2018).

21. Joey Gallo

Los Angeles Dodgers

Joey Gallo Career

  • 2× All-Star (2019, 2021), 2× Gold Glove Award (2020, 2021)

Joey Gallo is a talented and charismatic young outfielder who led the Texas Rangers to their first World Series title in 26 years. He was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the first round of the 2012 MLB Draft, but he opted to sign with the Rangers instead.

In his five seasons with Texas, Gallo tallied an impressive .282 batting average with 201 home runs and 721 RBIs. He has also been very durable, playing in at least 140 games each season since 2015. 

However, as good as Gallo has been throughout his career, there are some question marks surrounding him heading into 2019 due to off-the-field issues that include multiple arrests for marijuana possession and driving under the influence (DUI).

Gallo is a power hitter for the Texas Rangers who has had some success in the past. He hit over .200 last season and is looking to continue that trend this year with the Yankees. Gallo has been named an All-Star twice, but his favorite award might be Gold Glove as he's won it two times already. 

Gallo played for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic in 2019 and was successful there, helping lead them to a fourth place finish overall. After three seasons with Texas, Gallo will move on to play for the Yankees next year where he'll look to add even more hardware to his collection of achievements.

22. Stephen Zimmerman

South Bay Lakers

Stephen Zimmerman Career

  • High school: Bishop Gorman, (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • College: UNLV (2015–2016)
  • NBA draft 2016 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall
  • Selected by the Orlando Magic
  • Playing career: 2016–present
  • 2016–2017: Orlando Magic
  • 2016–2017: →Erie BayHawks
  • 2017–2018: South Bay Lakers
  • 2018–2019: Westchester Knicks
  • 2019–2020: Telekom Baskets Bonn
  • 2020–2021: Nymburk
  • 2021–2022: Cairns Taipans
  • 2022: Austin Spurs
  • McDonald's All-American (2015)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2014 United States: National team, FIBA AmeriCup, : 2022 Brazil:
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing the  United States
  • FIBA Americas U18 Championship
  • : 2014 United States: National team
  • FIBA AmeriCup
  • : 2022 Brazil:

Zimmerman was selected with the 41st overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft. Zimmerman spent two seasons at UNLV before being drafted by the Orlando Magic. Zimmerman has appeared in 73 games for Orlando, averaging 4 points and 3 rebounds per game.

Zimmerman signed with Erie BayHawks of the G League on December 12th, 2018 Stephen Zimmerman was a McDonald's All-American in 2015 and went on to play for the University of Kansas. 

He then signed with Telekom Baskets Bonn in Germany and had an impressive rookie season, averaging 14 points and 10 rebounds per game.

In 2018 he joined Westchester Knicks, where he averaged 18 points and eight rebounds per game this past season. He will now join Nymburk team in the Czech Republic for next season after being drafted by them with the twentieth overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft.

23. Charles O'Bannon Jr.

Charles O Career

  • High school: Bishop Gorman, (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • College: , USC (2017–2019), TCU (2020–present)
  • McDonald's All-American (2017)

Charles O'Bannon Jr. is a shooting guard and small forward for the TCU Horned Frogs. He was born on March 1, 1999 in Long Beach, California and has an estimated height of 6 ft 6 inches and weight of 215 lb.

O'Bannon averaged 9 points per game as a freshman at TCU before becoming one of the most highly touted players in Big 12 Conference history this season.

With averages of 16 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals per game while leading his team to their first ever NCAA Tournament appearance last year as well as winning Big 12 regular season title outright this year.

He will be playing college basketball for another two seasons before entering into the NBA draft where he is projected to be a top 10 pick by many experts due to his incredible scoring ability combined with elite athleticism.

Which makes him virtually unguardable down low on both ends of the floor making him very difficult for opponents to stop offensively regardless of size or strength advantage they may have over him.

24. Rosco Allen

Stanford Cardinal men's basketball

Rosco Allen Career

  • High school: Bishop Gorman, (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • College: Stanford (2012–2016)
  • NBA draft: 2016 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2016–present
  • 2016–2017: Obradoiro
  • 2017–2018: Iberostar Tenerife
  • 2018–2019: Shimane Susanoo Magic
  • 2019–2020: Gunma Crane Thunders
  • 2020–present: Niigata Albirex BB
  • FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (2017), First-team All-Pac-12 (2016)

Rosco Allen is a 29-year old small forward who played in the B.League for Niigata Albirex BB last season. He was born in Budapest, Hungary and attended high school at Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas, Nevada before playing collegiately at UNLV.

Allen has represented his country internationally on several occasions, most notably playing at the 2012 London Olympics where he helped Hungary to a bronze medal finish. As an athletic specimen, Rosco Allen stands 6'10" tall and weighs 220 pounds - size 12 shoes or larger are recommended.

In terms of basketball skills, Rosco Allen is considered one of the best small forwards in Japan and should be able to produce big numbers this season with Niigata Albirex BB as they compete in Division 1 of the Japanese Basketball League (JBL). 

If you're looking for some quality hoops action then keep your eyes peeled for Roscoe Allen – he's sure to light it up from downtown.

25. Demetris Morant

UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's basketball

Demetris Morant Career

  • High school: Bishop Gorman (Summerlin, Nevada)
  • College: , UNLV (2013–2014), Florida Gulf Coast (2014–2017)
  • NBA draft: 2017 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2017–present
  • 2017: Aris Thessaloniki
  • 2018–2019: Artland Dragons
  • 2019–2020: Szolnoki Olajbányász
  • 2020: Adroit
  • 2020–2021: KB Ylli
  • 2021–present: CSM Focșani
  • Atlantic Sun Defensive Player of the Year (2017)

Demetris Morant was born in Miami, Florida on August 20th, 1992. He attended Bishop Gorman High School where he played for the basketball team and became a two-time Nevada state champion.

Morant then went on to play college basketball at UNLV from 2013 to 2014. As a freshman, he averaged 12 points and six rebounds per game while being named Mountain West Freshman of the Year.

In his final season with UNLV, Morant led the team in scoring (20 points per game) and rebounding (10 rebounds per game). After averaging 21 points and 10 rebounds throughout his collegiate career, Demetris was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets.

With the 23rd overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft but did not sign with them due to an NCAA rule that prevented him from playing until after he graduated from school which he finally achieved in May 2016.).

26. Jonathan Tavernari

Jonathan Tavernari Career

  • High school: Bishop Gorman, (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • College: BYU (2006–2010)
  • NBA draft: 2010 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2010–present
  • 2010–2011: Pinheiros
  • 2011–2012: Biella
  • 2012: →Pistoia
  • 2012–2013: Scafati
  • 2013–2014: Pinheiros
  • 2014–2015: Derthona
  • 2015–2016: Agropoli
  • 2016-2017: Mens Sana Siena
  • 2017–2018: Dinamo Sassari
  • 2018: Pallacanestro Cantù
  • 2018-2019: Scafati
  • Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  Brazil, FIBA AmeriCup, : 2009 San Juan: , FIBA South American Championship, : 2010 Neiva:
  • Men's Basketball
  • Representing  Brazil
  • FIBA AmeriCup
  • : 2009 San Juan:
  • FIBA South American Championship
  • : 2010 Neiva:

Tavernari played college basketball for BYU and had a successful career in the NBA D-League. Tavernari was drafted by the Miami Heat in 2010 but never made it to an NBA game.

In 2011, he signed with Pinheiros of Brazil's top league and has been there ever since. Tavernari is known as one of the best power forwards in Brazilian basketball and is currently playing for Scafati Basket in Italy's A2 League playoffs.

Jonathan Tavernari has appeared in over 100 professional games and continues to play internationally for teams such as Pinheiros Braziliens de Basquetebol (Basketball) from São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, Eurocup Basketball.

Team Altetico Madrid from Madrid, Spain, ASVEL Lyon from Lyon County France and most recently SCAFATI Basket Trentino Alto Adige/Südtirol from Bolzano/Bozen Italy during the 2017–2018 season where he led his team to their first promotion playoff appearance since 1978.

27. Ben Carter

Michigan State Spartans men's basketball

Ben Carter Career

  • High school: Bishop Gorman, (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • College: , Oregon (2012–2014), UNLV (2015–2016), Michigan State (2017–2018)
  • NBA draft: 2018 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2018–present
  • 2018: Hapoel Jerusalem B.C.
  • 2018–2020: Hapoel Afula
  • 2020–present: Hapoel Eilat B.C.
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Maccabiah Games, : 2013 Jerusalem: National team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  United States
  • Maccabiah Games
  • : 2013 Jerusalem: National team

Ben Carter is a 6'9" power forward playing in the Israeli Premier League for Hapoel Eilat. He played college basketball at Oregon, where he was a two-time All-American and helped lead the Ducks to an appearance in the 2016 NCAA Championship game.

Ben Carter has been widely praised for his superb athleticism and rebounding ability, which has made him one of the most feared forwards in Israel. Ben Carter will be looking to add more silverware to his collection this season with Hapoel Eilat aiming to challenge at the top of the Israeli Premier League table.

Ben Carter is a freshman forward for the UNLV Rebels. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. In high school he played at Bishop Gorman High School where he averaged 21 points and 10 rebounds per game as a senior. 

Ben Carter signed with Michigan State after his high school graduation but did not play any games for them before transferring to UNLV this semester.

He has been playing professionally overseas since 2018 with teams such as Hapoel Jerusalem Bc., Hapoel Afula, and now Hapoel Eilat Bc. Carter is known for his scoring ability from inside and out which helped him average 19 points per game last season while shooting 55% from the field overall including 39% on 3-pointers (9 of 22). 

He also brings strong rebounding numbers averaging 7 boards per game last year despite being only 6'8".

Carter's size may be an issue when it comes to getting drafted by an NBA team but there's no doubt that he has all the skills necessary to make it big in basketball if given a chance.

28. Orr Leumi

Orr Leumi Career

  • High school: Bishop Gorman, (Summerlin, Nevada)
  • NBA draft: 2017 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2014–present
  • 2014–2015: Maccabi Tel Aviv
  • 2014–2015: →Ironi Ramat Gan
  • 2015–2016: Elitzur Ashkelon
  • 2016: Ironi Ramat Gan
  • 2016–2020: Bnei Herzliya
  • 2020–2021: Ironi Nahariya
  • 2021–present: Hapoel Be'er Sheva
  • Israeli Cup winner (2015)

Orr Leumi was born on October 25th, 1996 in Petach Tikva, Israel. He is 26 years old and 1.93 meters (6'4") tall. Orr played high school basketball at Bishop Gorman in Summerlin, Nevada before moving to play college ball with UCLA.

After one year at UCLA he transferred to Be'er Sheva where he has spent the past two seasons playing shooting guard for the Israeli Premier League team Hapoel Be'er Sheva. 

Orr has had a breakout season with Hapoel this year averaging 13 points per game on 45% shooting from the field and 37% from 3-point range.

Which has led to interest from overseas teams such as French powerhouse Bordeaux and Spanish side Valencia who are both believed to be interested in signing him next summer when his contract with Hapoel expires.

Orr speaks Hebrew fluently and also understands some English which gives him an advantage over many of his opponents when playing abroad; however.

It is not his only strength as he is also considered a very good passer and defender off the dribble despite being relatively small for a shooting guard player stature making him difficult to defend one-on-one or keep out of the paint due to his ability create space for himself either by driving towards the basket or passing ahead for an open teammate.

29. Johnathan Loyd

Oregon Ducks men's basketball

Johnathan Loyd Career

  • High school: Bishop Gorman, (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • College: Oregon (2010–2014)
  • NBA draft: 2014 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2014–present
  • 2015–2016: ETB Wohnbau Baskets
  • 2018–2019: Nevada Desert Dogs
  • 2019–present: Island Storm
  • Basketball, CBI champion (2011), Football, Pac-12 Conference champion (2014), Rose Bowl champion (2015)

Johnathan Loyd is a point guard for the Island Storm in the NBL Canada. He was born on August 15, 1991 in Las Vegas, Nevada and attended Bishop Gorman High School where he played basketball and football.

In college, he played for UNLV before being drafted by the Boston Celtics in 2013 as a second round draft pick (41st overall). 

After only playing sparingly with the Celtics over two seasons, Loyd signed with the Toronto Raptors as a free agent prior to this season and has since had an impressive campaign averaging 19 points per game while shooting 50% from three-point range.

Johnathan is married to his wife Kenna who also plays basketball professionally overseas; they have one son together named Owen who was born in 2018. 

Loyd played college basketball at Oregon and was a part of the team that reached the NCAA Tournament in both his freshman and sophomore seasons. 

He went undrafted in the 2014 NBA Draft but signed with the ETB Wohnbau Baskets before playing for their German league affiliate, EWE Baskets Oldenburg, later that year.

Loyd then moved to Nevada where he has spent most of his professional career since 2016-17 season, first with their D-League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors and now with their AAU program, Island Storm. 

His biggest accomplishment so far came when he led his team to victory in the 2019 Rose Bowl game against Georgia Tech. The 6'9", 230 lb forward is currently averaging 10 points and six rebounds per game in Europe this season.

30. Shabazz Muhammad

Minnesota Timberwolves

Shabazz Muhammad Career

  • High school: Bishop Gorman, (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • College: UCLA (2012–2013)
  • NBA draft 2013 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
  • Selected by the Utah Jazz
  • Playing career: 2013–present
  • 2013–2018: Minnesota Timberwolves
  • 2014: →Iowa Energy
  • 2018: Milwaukee Bucks
  • 2018–2019: Shanxi Brave Dragons
  • 2019: Shenzhen Aviators
  • 2021: Grand Rapids Gold
  • 2022: San Miguel Beermen
  • Second-team All-American – SN (2013), First-team All-Pac-12 (2013), Pac-12 co-Freshman of the Year (2013), Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2012), Mr. Basketball USA (2012), McDonald's All-American Game MVP (2012), First-team Parade All-American (2012)

Shabazz Muhammad was born in Long Beach, California on November 13th 1992. He attended Bishop Gorman High School and played for the Bruins from 2009-12.

After college, he went to play for UCLA where he averaged 16 points per game over two seasons as a Bruin before being drafted by the Utah Jazz in 2013 with 14th overall pick.

Shabazz spent his rookie season playing mainly off the bench but improved significantly during his second year, averaging 20 points and seven rebounds per game while starting 54 games out of 82 total appearances between 2014-15 campaign and 2015–16 season.

In 2017–18 season, he led the league with an average of 31 points scored per contest (a career high) helping lead Utah to their first playoff berth since 2008; however they were eliminated from playoffs in 5 games by eventual champions Golden State Warriors .

As of 2019/20 NBA Season, Shabazz is averaging 21 PPG 10 RPG shooting 41% from field which has made him one of best small forwards in league.

31. C. J. Watson

Orlando Magic

C. J. Watson Career

  • High school: Bishop Gorman, (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • College: Tennessee (2002–2006)
  • NBA draft: 2006 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2006–2019
  • Position: Point guard
  • 2006–2007: Pallacanestro Reggiana
  • 2007: PAOK Thessaloniki
  • 2007–2008: Rio Grande Valley Vipers
  • 2008–2010: Golden State Warriors
  • 2010–2012: Chicago Bulls
  • 2012–2013: Brooklyn Nets
  • 2013–2015: Indiana Pacers
  • 2015–2017: Orlando Magic
  • 2018–2019: Uşak Sportif
  • Second-team All-SEC (2006), SEC All-Freshman Team (2003), Fourth-team Parade All-American (2002)

Watson was a standout player at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. He helped the team to two state championships and was named Nevada Player of the Year as a senior.

Watson went on to play for Tennessee from 2002-2006, where he averaged 11.7 points and 4.4 assists per game during his collegiate career. Watson was not drafted by any NBA teams after graduating from college but signed with the Bulls as an undrafted free agent in 2006.

He spent three seasons with Chicago before being traded to New Orleans in 2011 and then waived by the Pelicans later that year. Watson has played for numerous other teams since then, including Houston (2012), Memphis (2013), Philadelphia (2014–2015), Phoenix (2016) and Brooklyn (2018).

In 2019, he rejoined the Bulls after spending time with their G League affiliate Iowa Energy earlier that year.

Also Played For: university of tennessee basketball, tennessee volunteers men's basketball

32. Dorian Thompson-Robinson

UCLA Bruins football

Dorian Thompson-Robinson Career

  • College: , UCLA (2018–present)
  • Bowl games: , 2022 Sun Bowl
  • High school: Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV)
  • 2× Second-team All-Pac-12 (2020, 2021)

Thompson-Robinson is a senior at UCLA and the No.1 quarterback on their roster. Thompson-Robinson has been incredibly successful at UCLA, leading them to three straight Pac-12 championships and two National Championships (one as a starter).

He was also named first team All American by both the AP and USA Today in 2019. At 23 years old, Thompson-Robinson has plenty of room to grow in his career – he’s already one of the best quarterbacks in college football history. 

Dorian Thompson-Robinson is a talented defensive back who was named to the All-Pac-12 second team both years.

He played college football at UCLA and is likely to be selected in the NFL draft. Thompson-Robinson has impressive ball skills and can track down receivers in coverage. 

His athleticism makes him difficult to bring down, even by bigger players, which could make him an attractive prospect for teams looking for a starting cornerback or safety in the upcoming NFL Draft (2020).

33. Chase Jeter

Arizona Wildcats men's basketball

Chase Jeter Career

  • High school: Bishop Gorman, (Summerlin, Nevada)
  • College: , Duke (2015–2017), Arizona (2018–2020)
  • NBA draft: 2020 / Undrafted
  • McDonald's All-American (2015), Nike Hoop Summit (2015)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2014 United States: Team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing the  United States
  • FIBA Americas U18 Championship
  • : 2014 United States: Team

Chase Jeter is a center for the Miami Marlins. He was born on September 19, 1997 in Las Vegas, Nevada and attended Bishop Gorman High School in Summerlin, Nevada.

He played college basketball at Duke University where he averaged 17 points and 11 rebounds per game as a junior and senior. Jeter was drafted by the New York Yankees with the first pick of the 2013 MLB Draft and made his major league debut in 2014.

Injuries have plagued him throughout his career but he has still managed to play over 200 games each year since being drafted by the Yankees. He became an American citizen in 2017 and announced his retirement from professional baseball after playing for Miami during the 2018 season playoffs.

Chase Jeter is a 2020 McDonald's All-American and Nike Hoop Summit participant. Chase Jeter was born on December 3, 1998 in Phoenix, Arizona. 

As a junior at Oak Hill Academy (Va.), he averaged 25 points, 10 rebounds and three assists per game while leading the team to the National Prep Championship title.

He chose UCLA over Kentucky, Michigan State and Oregon among others after visiting campus multiple times during his recruitment process.

Hailing from Northern California’s Central Valley region, Jeter has drawn comparisons to current NBA stars like DeMar DeRozan and Klay Thompson due to his versatile offensive playstyle which incorporates ball handling as well as shooting from outside or inside the arc.

In May 2019 he signed with Spanish club Valencia Basket for two years with an option for a third year.

34. Danny Tarkanian

Danny Tarkanian

Danny Tarkanian is a member of the Douglas County Commission from the 1st district. He was elected to office in January 2021 and assumed office on January 4th.

Danny has experience working as an executive in both the private and public sectors, having worked for companies such as Subway, Nike, AEG and Mandalay Entertainment Group.

Danny is committed to representing his constituents and fighting for their interests on the commission. He believes that by working together we can build a stronger community.

Danny Tarkanian is a Republican politician who was born in Redlands, California in 1961. He studied at Utah Tech University and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas before earning his law degree from the University of San Diego.

In 2001, he married Amy Hanson and they have four children together. Danny Tarkanian has been involved in politics for many years and served as the State Treasurer for Nevada from 1995 to 1999. 

He later became the Chairman of the Clark County Commission on Republicans from 2004 to 2007 before being elected Governor of Nevada in November 2006 with 59% of the vote against Democrat Brian Sandoval (who received 41%).

As governor, Danny Tarkanian made significant changes to education policy within Nevada including increasing funding for schools and creating jobs through projects such as building a new airport terminal and expanding Medicaid coverage for low income residents. 

He also worked to reduce corruption within government by instituting measures such as open meetings laws and requiring lobbyists working on behalf of state agencies disclose their financial interests.

Danny Tarkanian left office after winning re-election in November 2010 with 68% percent of the vote against Democrat Rory Reid (who received 32%). 

Since leaving office, Danny Tarkanian has continued his political career serving as Chairman Emeritus at The Opportunity Alliance which helps disadvantaged youth achieve their dreams through entrepreneurship.

35. Anu Solomon

Arizona Wildcats football

Career

  • College: , Arizona (2013–2016), Baylor (2017)
  • Bowl games: , 2013 AdvoCare V100 Bowl, 2014 Fiesta Bowl, 2015 New Mexico Bowl
  • High school: Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nevada)

Solomon was a three-year starter at Arizona, where he led the Wildcats to back-to-back Pac-12 South championships and a Rose Bowl appearance in his final season.

Solomon transferred to Baylor before the 2017 season and started all 13 games for the Bears that year. He completed 303 of 559 passes for 4,655 yards with 30 touchdowns and nine interceptions.

Solomon is considered one of college football's top prospects and is expected to be drafted into the NFL this spring. Solomon was a five-star high school recruit and the No. 1 player in Nevada by Scout.com, ESPN and Rivals.

Solomon played college football at Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas, where he led the Gaels to an undefeated season as a senior before being selected by Arizona in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. 

During his three years with Arizona, Solomon appeared in 36 games (30 starts) and recorded 88 tackles (59 solo), 2 sacks, 5 passes defensed, 2 fumble recoveries and 1 forced fumble.

After going unselected during rookie minicamp but signing with New England later that year as an undrafted free agent, Solomon spent 2017 on their practice squad before being waived earlier this month.

Final Words

. . . The Bishop Gorman High School football team is one of the most successful teams in history. With over 50 championships, they have dominated their competition for more than a century.

Consistently ranking among the top programs in Division 1, many of Bishop Gorman’s best players have gone on to play at some of the highest levels in college football and beyond. Some of these stars include running back Lamar Smith, quarterback Cody Kessler, wide receiver Amari Cooper, and defensive end Marcus Davenport.

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John Rizzo

I am a professional rugby player in the Washington DC-Baltimore area. I have been playing rugby for over 10 years and have had the opportunity to play in many different countries. I am also a coach for both youth and adult rugby teams. I graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a degree in Sports Management and Marketing. I am currently working on my MPA from American University and plan to pursue this career path after graduating next year. LinkedIn

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