NFL Legend Donovan McNabb's Son Commits to UNLV Over Dad's Alma Mater Syracuse
Summary
Donovan McNabb Jr., son of NFL star Donovan McNabb, has decided to play college football at UNLV instead of his father's college, Syracuse. McNabb Jr. is a highly ranked wide receiver who recently completed a strong high school season and will join a UNLV team coached by Dan Mullen.Key Facts
- Donovan McNabb Jr. is ranked as the 107th best wide receiver in the 2027 recruiting class.
- He had 23 catches for 280 yards and five touchdowns in the 2025 high school season.
- Donovan McNabb Sr. played college football at Syracuse from 1995 to 1998, gaining 8,389 passing yards and 77 touchdowns.
- The elder McNabb had an 11-year NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles, including six Pro Bowl appearances.
- Syracuse offered McNabb Jr. a spot, but he chose to commit to UNLV.
- UNLV’s new head coach Dan Mullen led the team to a 10-2 record in his first season there.
- Mullen has 113 wins in 14 seasons coaching at the Division I college level.
- Mullen was once a graduate assistant at Syracuse when McNabb Sr. was a star player.
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