Derek Garcia
Freshman quarterback on UNLV's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′4″ · 205 lb · Ventura, CA
Recruiting
QB recruit
No. 1263 nationally · Signed with UNLV
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 quarterback on UNLV's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to UNLV in 2026.
Derek Garcia
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with UNLV3-star out of Ventura
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Dan Mullen
Pass share
41.6%
87 pass / 122 run
Plays / game
69.7
3 games
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at quarterback for UNLV -- now projected as a quality contributor at quarterback.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
UNLV has produced 4 All-Conference quarterbacks.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
UNLV
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Quarterback · UNLV
Returning around him
- 15% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- Transfer portal: +1 net (16 in / 15 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
UNLV · Last season: 10-4 · Talent rank #56 · 2026 recruiting class #63