Joshua Tuchek brings length, recruiting pedigree, and upside to UNLV’s secondary
Joshua Tuchek enters the 2026 season as a redshirt freshman DB at UNLV with legit Power-4-caliber recruiting heat: he was a unanimous three-star prospect, ranked by Rivals as California’s No. 8 cornerback and No. 66 prospect, and chose the Rebels over offers including Arizona State, Cal, Michigan State, Minnesota, and Washington. UNLV lists him at 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds, and his high school résumé included 53 tackles and 2 interceptions as a senior, plus kick-return work—so the appeal is range, versatility, and a competitive edge that suggests he’s more than just a body in the depth chart.
