UNLV's Legendary Late-Game Clutch QB from the Rebels' Golden Era
Omar Clayton, the No. 2 all-time passing leader for UNLV with 6,560 career yards, 48 TDs, and 30 INTs, etched his name in Rebels lore as a comeback king—most famously hitting Phillip Payne for a 15-yard game-winning TD with 32 seconds left to stun Hawaii 34-33 in 2009. His ice-in-the-veins poise under pressure and gunslinger arm made him a fan favorite, ranking him ahead of all but Randall Cunningham in program history. Though a former player (class of 1989-born), his differentiator was pure heart in crunch time—ideal for teams craving a proven winner with swagger.
