APRIL 27 • LASVEGASSUN.COM
Seahawks draft UNLV's Ricky White III; first Rebel selected in 15 years Ricky White III became the first UNLV football player drafted into the NFL in 15 years when the Seattle Seahawks selected the standout wide...
Dan Mullen, awed by UNLV facilities, says timing felt right to make return to coaching
Dan Mullen could’ve returned to coaching soonerMARCH 31 • Associated Press
UNLV star WR gets chance to improve on 40 time at Pro Day on Monday Wide receiver Ricky White will join 13 of his former teammates at UNLV’s Pro Day on Monday, and for the first time in program history, all 3...
MARCH 24 • REVIEWJOURNAL.COM
Out for bowl game White isn't suited up for UNLV's bowl game against California, Anthony De Leon of the LA Times.
Impact White reeled in 79 catches for 1,041 and 11 touchdowns this fall. His absence is a big loss for the Runnin' Rebels, and White will likely now looks towards the NFL.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Contained in conference title game White reeled in 4 of 12 targets for 21 yards during Friday's 21-7 loss versus Boise State.
Impact White only managed to reel in 33.3 percent of his targets, as the Broncos secondary did an excellent job blanketing the dynamic wideout who'd already topped 1,000 yards on the season. White now must decide if he's going to suit up i the bowl game against California on Dec. 18.
DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Finds end zone in finale White recorded five receptions (on eight targets) for 55 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 38-14 victory over Nevada.
Impact White capped UNLV's scoring with a 17-yard touchdown grab in the fourth quarter, his 11th of the season though just his second in his last five games. The senior White now has back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons -- he'll head into the Mountain West championship game with 1,020 yards on 75 receptions through 12 games this year.
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Seven grabs in win White hauled in 7 of 10 targets for 98 yards during Friday's 27-16 victory over San Jose State.
Impact It was a solid performance from White, who came two yards shy of topping 100 for the fifth time this year. The senior wideout will head into next week's regular-season finale with 70 receptions for 965 yards and 10 touchdowns through 11 games.
NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Quiet vs. SDSU White recorded five receptions (on nine targets) for 68 yards during Saturday's 41-20 win against San Diego State.
Impact While White did see at least nine targets for the seventh time this season, the senior wideout ultimately wasn't needed much in a comfortable UNLV victory. White now has 63 receptions for 867 yards and 10 touchdowns through 10 games this year.
NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Strong showing vs. Hawaii White logged seven receptions (on 11 targets) for 128 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 29-27 victory over Hawaii.
Impact It was a nice bounce-back effort from White, who was held to 57 yards on five receptions last week against Boise State. The senior wideout capped the outing with a 37-yard touchdown grab in the third quarter, his 10th of the season. Overall, White's up to 799 yards on 58 grabs through nine games this year.
NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Quiet vs. Broncos White compiled five receptions (on seven targets) for 57 yards during Friday's 29-24 defeat to Boise State.
Impact While no other UNLV receiver had more than two grabs Friday, it was a down game overall for White, who logged 488 yards and six touchdowns on 36 receptions in his previous four contests. The senior figures to bounce back when the Rebels take on Hawaii following a bye week.
OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Nine more grabs White posted nine receptions (on 13 targets) for 88 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 33-25 victory against Oregon State.
Impact White continues to roll after a slow start to the season. He has at least one touchdown in his last four games, totaling 36 grabs for 488 yards and six scores in that span.
OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Adds two more touchdowns White caught 7 of 9 targets for 138 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 50-34 win over Utah State.
Impact White extended the Rebels' lead to 14-0 in the first quarter with an 18-yard touchdown grab before adding a 31-yard score to cap UNLV's 41-point first half. The senior wideout has been on a tear since Hajj-Malik Williams took over at quarterback -- White now has 27 grabs for 400 yards and five touchdowns in his last three games. He's up to 37 receptions for 526 yards and eight scores on the season.
OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Another big day White recorded 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 135 yards and a touchdown during Friday's 44-41 overtime loss to Syracuse.
Impact After logging just 126 yards on 10 receptions in his first three games this year, White's now posted consecutive 10-catch outings while totaling 262 yards with three touchdowns since Hajj-Malik Williams took over at quarterback.
OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Two scores in win White accrued 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 127 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 59-14 win over Fresno State. He'd also add a touchdown on a blocked punt.
Impact White had a huge game in the Rebels' conference opener, returning a blocked punt for a touchdown in the first quarter before hauling in two more scores through the air. It appears that White could actually be in for a boost in production with Hajj-Malik Williams taking over for Matthew Sluka (redshirt) under center -- the senior wideout logged season highs in catches, targets and yardage Saturday. Overall, White's up to 253 yards and five touchdowns on 20 receptions through four games this year.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Minimal output in Week 3 White notched three receptions (on nine targets) for four yards during Friday's 23-20 victory against Kansas.
Impact The UNLV offense as a whole failed to get much going through the air Friday -- they amassed just 86 passing yards while White was the lone receiver to log more than one reception. While it's certainly a disappointing result for White managers, his nine targets were by far the most on the team. Expect better games from the senior wideout going forward as he continues to develop chemistry with quarterback Matthew Sluka.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Three scores in Week 2 White tallied five receptions (on six targets) for 111 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 72-14 win over Utah Tech.
Impact After a disappointing showing in Week 1, White returned to his 2023 form in Week 2 with a three-touchdown performance, including a 55-yard score in the first quarter. The senior wideout now has 122 yards on seven receptions through two games this year after breaking out with 1,483 yards and eight touchdowns last season.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Matthew Sluka, Ricky White III spark UNLV to 72-14 romp over Utah Tech in home opener
Matthew Sluka and Ricky White III teamed up for three first-quarter touchdowns and UNLV breezed to a 72-14 victory over Utah Tech in the Rebels’ home openerSEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • Associated Press
Quiet in opener White gathered in 2 of 5 targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 27-7 win over Houston.
Impact It was a disappointing start to the year for White after he exploded for a conference-leading 1,483 yards and eight touchdowns on 88 receptions last season. However, UNLV only logged 113 passing yards as a team in the defensive-led effort. Expect better things ahead for White, starting next week when the Rebels host Utah Tech.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Bond between stars Ricky White, Jackson Woodard drives UNLV into big season The tight-knit pair is more than comfortable with being tasked as the shepherds to what might be the most anticipated season in UNLV footbal...
JULY 12, 2024 • LASVEGASSUN.COM
Ricky White returning to UNLV for senior year Ricky White’s assault on the UNLV record book will continue for another year. After shattering the program’s all-time mark in receiving yard...
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • LASVEGASSUN.COM
Will remain with UNLV White has decided to skip the 2024 NFL Draft and stay with UNLV for the 2024 season, Mike Grimala of The Las Vegas Sun reports.
Impact White shattered the program's all-time mark in receiving yards in 2023, but the junior wideout confirmed on Sunday he intends to return to college for his senior season. The star receiver caught 81 passes for 1,386 yards and seven touchdowns while finishing with 100 or more yards in five of his last six contests.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Another 100-yard game in finale White reeled in 5 of 11 targets for 111 yards during Saturday's 37-31 loss to San Jose State.
Impact White surpassed 100 yards in seven of his last eight games, totaling 53 receptions for 989 yards and seven touchdowns in that span. UNLV's star receiver will head into next week's MWC championship game with 1,308 yards, sixth-most in the nation, and seven touchdowns on 76 receptions across 12 contests this season.
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fourth straight 100-yard day White caught 8 of 10 targets for 169 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 31-27 win over Air Force.
Impact White's outstanding season continued Saturday -- he opened the scoring with a 78-yard touchdown grab in the first quarter en route to a fourth consecutive game with over 140 yards. Over his last six games, White has 48 receptions for 878 yards and seven touchdowns. Overall, he's up to 1,197 receiving yards, sixth-most in the nation, on 71 grabs heading into next week's regular-season finale vs. San Jose State.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Game day: Maiava to White touchdown gives UNLV early lead at Air Force It only took two offensive plays for UNLV to announce its intentions today, as Jayden Maiava launched a 78-yard touchdown pass to Ricky Whit...
NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • LASVEGASSUN.COM
