Big, physical UNLV DL with blue-chip traits and rising upside
Covington enters 2026 as a redshirt freshman at UNLV, listed at 6-foot-4, 290 pounds, with a recruiting résumé that included a unanimous three-star grade and offers from programs like Michigan State, Missouri, TCU, Houston, and Kansas. He brings a strong base, inside-out versatility, and a nose for disruption, posting 71 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, nine sacks, and three forced fumbles in high school. The fit is obvious for a team wanting a power-built defensive lineman with room to develop into an impact run defender and pocket pusher.
