University of Nevada Athletics

Nevada

2012: Will provide depth within the receiving corps after redshirting his first season at Nevada in 2011.

2011: Joined Nevada as a true freshman and redshirted his first season.

High School

A graduate of Cathedral Catholic High School in San Diego, Calif. ... Was a four-year letterwinner in football and part of four straight CIF championship teams ... Was part of a state championship team in 2008 ... Named second-team All-CIF in 2009 and 2010 in addition to all-league honors.

Personal

Born Chance Elliot Early on March 1, 1993 ... Son of Quinn and Casandra Early ... Has an older brother, Quinn Jr. ... Father starred at Iowa and played in the NFL for four different teams ... Has not yet decided on a major ... Received recruiting interest from Iowa, Arizona, Miami, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Cincinnati and San Jose State ... Lists his father as his sports hero ... Most memorable sports moment was a 70-yard touchdown reception in the final seconds of the CIF Championship.