University of Nevada Athletics

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REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2016) – Played in four games before suffering a career-ending injury … Made six total tackles in his four games played, including five at Notre Dame (9/10).

FRESHMAN (2015) - Did not see action in the regular season … Joined the Wolf Pack for fall camp as a true freshman … Was named Nevada’s defensive scout team player of the week after the Pack’s win against Fresno State.

HIGH SCHOOL - Graduated from Orange Lutheran High School in Orange, Calif. ... Was a three-year letter winner in football under head coach Chuck Peterson ... Posted 48 tackles for the Lancers with 23 solo stops and two tackles for loss as a junior ... Participated in the 2015 West Coast Bowl ... Was a member of the National Honor Society and the National League of Young Men.

PERSONAL - Born Riley Patrick Brand on Sept. 24, 1996 ... Son of Craig and Patty Smith ... Academic major is undecided ... Has one sister, Dylan ... Chose to attend Nevada because it felt like home and the right fit ... Also shown interest from Colorado, Colorado State, Fresno State, Washington and Boston College ... Hobbies include snowboarding, playing Madden and watching the ESPN 30 for 30 series.