If Part 1 was about proven experience and instant-impact transfers, Part 2 is about patience, redshirts, projects, and long-term investments. These are the guys UNLV is betting on for 2026 and beyond. Some might sneak into the two-deep this fall. Others are still learning what it means to play college football at this level.

But collectively, this group is massive, young, and physically gifted. Make no mistake, Dan Mullen and offensive line coach Ryan Pugh didn’t build this group by accident. The big room is full. Now it’s about who rises.

2024: 18 snaps | PFF Grades: 63.9 OFF | 62.7 RBLK | 66.0 PBLK

A fifth-year senior with size (6’5”, 325) and program familiarity, Ahboah quietly carved out a few snaps last season and made the most of them. He graded out in the low-to-mid 60s across the board, showing solid pad level and a smooth vertical set in pass pro.

He’s not flashy, but he’s assignment-sound and brings real weight to the interior. The biggest obstacle for him has always been consistency in practice and durability. But with his experience and ability to play guard or tackle, he’s the type of veteran depth piece you want in the room.

If he stays healthy, Ahboah could absolutely factor into the two-deep — especially early in the year when rotations are still fluid.

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2024: 15 snaps | PFF Grades: 52.1 OFF | 51.3 RBLK | 66.9 PBLK

Haynes was one of Barry Odom’s late-cycle high school pickups out of Liberty (NV), and he’s starting to find his footing. He logged only 15 snaps last year, but showed promise in pass protection, earning a 66.9 PFF grade in limited action.

At 6’4”, 285, he’s not the biggest guy in the room, but he’s quick-footed and plays with a natural low center of gravity. His run-blocking is still a work in progress — he tends to lose leverage when he over-extends, but the base tools are there.

He likely opens 2025 buried behind veterans at guard, but he’s a guy the staff likes in the long run. Don’t be surprised if he carves out a special teams or backup role by midseason.

No FBS snaps recorded

Neubauer is one of two Diablo Valley JUCO products in the room, and he brings a ton of size at 6’5”, 325. He hasn’t played an FBS snap yet, but he’s battle-tested with two years of JUCO experience, and his tape shows a heavy-handed, high-effort interior guy who finishes blocks.

His game leans more brute than polish, but he’s not stiff, and that gives him a chance to develop into a usable guard. He’s probably a depth piece early, but if injuries pile up or someone falters, Neubauer is built like a guy who can step in and hold his own in a phone booth.

No FBS snaps recorded

Hernandez is entering year two in the program after redshirting in 2023. He’s 6’4”, 300, and has worked primarily at center since arriving on campus. During spring and fall camp last year, he repped with the scout team and occasionally rotated in during second-team drills.

His frame is solid, and he snaps cleanly, but he’s still learning to anchor and redirect against stronger interior defenders. He’ll continue developing behind Reid Williams and Toby Moore and could be a name to watch in 2026 if he makes a strength jump.

True freshman | No snaps recorded

The name’s unforgettable. So is the size. Fetokakis checks in at 6’5”, 345, and is probably one of the strongest freshmen UNLV has ever signed out of high school. He was an under-the-radar recruit out of Houston who played tackle and guard, but he profiles long-term as a mauling interior lineman.

He’s raw, no question. But the physicality and motor are already there. His punch is violent, and he consistently drives defenders off the ball at the prep level. The key will be conditioning and foot speed. If the staff can shape his frame and refine his angles, “Big Feta” could be a multi-year starter down the road.

Redshirted 2024 | No FBS snaps

Drummond was part of the 2023 signing class and redshirted last year while adjusting to the college game. He’s 6’4”, 295 with a thick lower half and decent flexibility, but right now, he’s a developmental piece.

The coaching staff likes his mental makeup and work ethic. He’s been described as “reliable” in the weight room and has repped across multiple interior spots. He likely stays on the scout team this year unless attrition opens the door.

Redshirted 2024 | No FBS snaps

Taase is a unique build: 6’4”, 330 with long arms and natural power. He’s been in the system for over a year now, redshirting last fall while reshaping his body and cleaning up his movement skills.

Coming out of Arizona, Taase was seen as a developmental tackle-to-guard conversion, and that’s still the path. He’s got a mean streak and finishes through the whistle, but the footwork is still raw. He’s on track for another developmental season but has starter potential in 1–2 years if things click.

True freshman | No FBS snaps

One of the youngest linemen on the roster, Robinson is a project in the best way. He played at powerhouse De La Salle in Northern California and comes in at 6’4”, 265 — noticeably lighter than his peers but significantly quicker.

He’s got a wrestling background and understands leverage well, which helps him compensate for size. If he adds the right weight and maintains his movement skills, Robinson could evolve into a center or athletic pulling guard down the line. Redshirt seems inevitable, but there’s clear long-term upside.

Career Snaps: 412 | 2024 PFF Grades: 61.5 OFF | 85.4 PBLK | 57.1 RBLK

This is the most battle-tested of the second-half group. Boyd played over 400 snaps the last two seasons and made a noticeable leap in 2024. His 85.4 pass-blocking grade was the best on the team, and he did it across 273 reps, not just in garbage time.

Where he still needs work is in the run game. His 57.1 run-block grade shows occasional pad-level and balance issues, but he’s shown he can hold up in protection and keep the pocket clean. That makes him incredibly valuable in Mullen’s tempo/RPO scheme.

Boyd enters the fall as one of the top interior starters. He is reliable, experienced, and scheme-versatile.

That’s the full 18. UNLV hasn’t just stockpiled size, they’ve built out a room with defined tiers: high-floor transfers, proven returners, and raw-but-intriguing young guys all working under a staff that’s known for developing OL talent.

It might take time to get the full return on investment, but this is what a sustainable O-line foundation looks like.

Based on what we’ve seen so far from the depth chart to spring reps to individual film, there’s a strong early five taking shape. Reid Williams is the anchor at center, no debate there. He’s the most proven guy in the room and a clear tone-setter for the whole unit. Malik McGowan looks poised to take the left guard spot with his Power Five strength and balance, while Donavan Manson is the frontrunner at right guard thanks to his pass pro consistency and nearly 900 career snaps. At tackle, James Faminu is listed with the ones on the left, and Austin Boyd, who quietly put up the best pass-blocking grade on the team last year, has edged into the RT1 slot for now. That said, this group is deep, and it’s going to be a battle all throughout fall camp. Makihele, Moore, Haynes, and Scalise, there are real challengers behind the front line. I’m excited to see who ultimately locks it down by Week 1.

Projected Starting Five (for now):

UNLV hasn’t always had the luxury of competition in the trenches, but this fall, it does. And if Mullen’s Maulers can come together the way this staff hopes, the Rebels won’t just have a serviceable offensive line… they’ll have a difference-maker.