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SENIOR (2018) – Had a breakout year offensively for Nevada, playing in 12 games and starting six of them … Served as Nevada’s primary tight end during the year … Excelled on special teams, earning the Wolf Pack’s Special Teams Hustle Award … Caught 11 passes for 73 yards on the season, including a career-long 24-yard reception at UNLV … Made three catches in the 2018 Arizona Bowl victory.
 
JUNIOR (2017) – Named Nevada’s Special Teams MVP … Earned a scholarship during fall camp … Earned three starts in the 12 games he played in … Got his first collegiate pass in the game at Fresno State (9/30) for two yards … Saw most of his playing time on special teams and made six tackles, including two against Idaho State (9/16) … Earned All-Mountain West academic team honors.
 
SOPHOMORE (2016) – Played in seven of Nevada’s 12 games as a sophomore … Made his collegiate debut during the win over Fresno State (10/8) … Recorded two tackles on the year, one at San Jose State (10/15) and one at New Mexico (11/5) … Played mostly on special teams coverage … Letter winner.
 
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2015) - Did not see action … Was named Nevada’s offensive scout team player of the week after a victory over Buffalo … Member of Nevada’s 2015 Arizona Bowl victory team.
 
FRESHMAN (2014) - Did not see action in his first season at Nevada … Redshirted.
 
HIGH SCHOOL - A graduate of Reed HS in Sparks, Nev. … First-team all-state, region and league as a senior … Was named Receiver of the Year by Silver State Preps … An American Family Insurance All-USA Nevada Football team selection … Was named Northern Nevada Player of the Year in basketball … A first-team all-state selection in hoops in 2013 … Earned varsity letters in football, basketball and track … Graduated with a 3.96 GPA.
 
PERSONAL - Born Trae Morrell Carter-Wells … Son of David Wells and Lesley Carter-Wells … Majoring in public health … Enjoys reading, working out and spending time with family … Does charity work through the Reno Fire Department.