UNLV lands Big 12 receiver in reunion with offensive coordinator
UNLV is getting some receiving reinforcements.
Former Texas wideout Casey Cain announced on his social media Thursday that he will join the Rebels and coach Barry Odom.
#Committed #GoGoRebels pic.twitter.com/EcMN3tPHQU
— casey (@_caseycain1k) December 21, 2023
Cain, a 6-foot-3-inch receiver from New Orleans, arrived at Texas in 2021. He redshirted his first season with the Longhorns, then caught eight passes in 13 games for 201 yards, including a 108-yard performance against Washington in the 2022 Alamo Bowl. He appeared in nine games this season, catching one pass for 13 yards.
The commitment reunites Cain with UNLV offensive coordinator Brennan Marion, who coached wide receivers at Texas in 2022.
The Rebels can certainly benefit from more receiver help. Junior Ricky White recorded 1,386 receiving yards to set the single-season program record, but no other UNLV player had more than 511 yards this season.
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