High three-star LB Jordan Njoku flips commitment to UNLV

UNLV is putting together a strong recruiting class with Culver City (Calif.) linebacker Jordan Njoku being the latest impact player to announce for the Rebels. 

2021 was the last time UNLV finished with a top 75 national recruiting class. Before 2021, you have to go way back to 2004, when the Rebels had an all time best No. 50 ranked class. 

With the commitment from Njoku, the Rebels’ class is now ranked No. 64 nationally and No. 2 in the Mountain West. Njoku is a player we like a lot and currently have him rated much higher than the rest of the Industry, 

He’s a high three-star with an 89 Rating and the No. 26 linebacker nationally by Rivals.com. He was a previously committed to New Mexico but flipped to UNLV earlier today.

“I visited UNLV two weeks ago and really liked it there,” Njoku said. “A big thing was they’re giving me the option to play linebacker and that’s where I’m comfortable. 

“Coach (Dan) Mullen and his staff are world class and I’m very comfortable with them. They asked me questions outside of football and that meant a lot to me.”

UNLV is putting together a special season and are currently 9-2 on the year. They travel to play Nevada this weekend with a chance to win 10 games for the second year in a row.

“The team has real good chemistry on and off the field,” Njoku said. “The facilities are second to none and I love the location. I’m away from home but it’s close enough where I can home and see my family for a weekend any time. 

“New Mexico is doing great things and coach Eck and the team are word class as well. I have a lot of respect there and coach Eck turned that team around over night. I’m very thankful for this opportunity and I think UNLV is a great all around fit for me and my family.”

In just eight games this year, Njoku totaled 102 tackles, 16 for loss, three sacks and an interception. He’s a fun player to watch because of his non-stop motor and ability to make plays all over the field. 

We could see him playing inside or outside ‘backer and he flashes some pass rush ability as well. He has a hoops background and we really like the upside and overall skill set Njoku brings to the table. He should see plenty of game action early on in his college career.