University of Nevada Athletics

Nevada
2013: Moved into the linebacking corps and will compete for a spot on the depth chart as a sophomore.
2012: Played in all 13 games as a redshirt freshman, mostly on special teams ... Credited with three tackles and also broke up a pass.
2011: Enrolled at Nevada in the spring of 2011 and went through spring drills with the team.

High School
A graduate of Crespi High School in Encino, Calif. ... Was a four-year letterwinners in both football and basketball ... Named first-team all-league in football as a junior and senior ... Also earned all-league honors in basketball.

Personal
Born Reginald Theron Coates on Feb. 9, 1992 ... Son of Theresa Coates ... Has a younger brother, Ryan ... Has not yet decided on a major ... Chose Nevada over Washington, USC, San Diego State, Iowa State and Tulsa ... Picked Nevada because of the educational opportunities and the football program ... Sports heroes are Michael Jordan and LeBron James.