Dionza Bradford

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Class: Sophomore Hometown: Phelan, CA High School: Serrano HS

Height / Weight: 6-0 / 230 Position: RB Experience: 1L

UNLV: A sturdy, well-built runner who was one of three grayshirts to join the Rebels in January and will be a true freshman this fall ... Turned in outstanding spring practice and is expected to challenge for starting spot with returning sophomore Tim Cornett ... Was one of two backs signed by the Rebels in 2010 along with Cornett ... Listed as a three-star recruit by Rivals ... Ranked the No. 70 RB recruit in the nation by Rivals and No. 148 by Scouts, Inc. ... First name is pronounced "dee-ON-zay." 2010: Grayshirted season after signing with UNLV in February.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Serrano HS ... Earned three letters playing under coach Ray Maholchic ... Played running back and defensive back for the Diamondbacks ... Helped SHS post an 11-3 record in 2009 that included a run to the CIF finals ... Rushed for 1,347 yards and 17 touchdowns on 191 carries as a senior despite missing three games due to an ankle injury ... Exploded for 260 yards and six touchdowns in the CIF semifinals against Norte Vista HS ... Earned All-CIF, all-area and all-league honors as a senior ... Contributed 75 tackles on the defensive side of the ball ... Rushed for more than 1,500 yards as a junior and earned All-CIF, all-area and all-league honors.

PERSONAL: Dionza Antwoine Bradford was born on April 15, 1992, in Los Angeles, CA ... The son of Elicia Bradford and Victor Jones ... Has a sister, Nastachia Jones ... Chose UNLV over San Diego State ... Has not declared a major.