Ricky White III became the first UNLV football player drafted into the NFL in 15 years when the Seattle Seahawks selected the standout wide receiver and special teams ace today in the

The Seattle Seahawks selected UNLV two-time All-American wide receiver Ricky White III in the seventh round of the NFL draft Saturday, making him the first Rebel to be drafted since 2010.

The Seattle Seahawks have added yet another weapon to their offense. With the No. 238th pick in the 2025 NFL draft - and their final selection - the Seahawks picked wide receiver Ricky White III from UNLV. White is the first player in UNLV history to have multiple 1,000+ yard receiving seasons.