🔴 UNLV Football just added a certified difference-maker. Yasir Muhammad—a 6’2” defensive back out of Tennessee powerhouse Germantown High—isn’t just another freshman. He’s a former wide receiver turned elite lockdown corner, a ball-hawking defender who flipped the script on his career and never looked back.

🎯 Now represented by Supreme Athletics Inc., a rising brand committed to elevating athletes and amplifying their narratives, Yasir is building a powerful story rooted in value, discipline, and undeniable potential. With the backing of a brand that sees his long-term worth—and a skill set built for Saturdays under the lights—Muhammad arrives in Las Vegas ready to lock in, level up, and make his name known across the Mountain West.

📈 Recruited by SEC schools like Arkansas and Vanderbilt, and courted by programs across the South, Yasir chose UNLV with vision: to make his name, not follow someone else’s. He brings SEC-level athleticism to the desert and could emerge as one of the Mountain West’s most impactful young defenders.

🧠 But it’s not just about stats. Yasir’s story is one of self-made transformation. From offensive weapon to defensive nightmare, he embodies the word versatility—and thrives in chaos. Quarterbacks test him once. Then they learn.

🏈 With instincts you can’t teach, a fearless mindset, and a polished coverage skill set, Muhammad walks into Las Vegas as a ready-made contributor for Zach Arnett’s defensive system. His high school tape reads like a warning sign—breakups, interceptions, lockdown matchups, and a quiet confidence that plays louder than words.

🌟 In a city built on betting big, UNLV may have just landed a jackpot.

Player Profile & Scouting Breakdown

• Name: Yasir Muhammad
• Hometown: Memphis, TN
• High School: Germantown High School (TSSAA Region Champions)
• Position: Defensive Back (converted from WR)
• Height/Weight: 6’2” / ~170 lbs
• Recruiting Rankings: Unanimous 3-star recruit (On3, 247Sports, ESPN, Rivals)
• Offers: Arkansas, Vanderbilt, Temple, UAB, Charlotte, and more
• Committed To: UNLV

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Skill Set Evaluation

• Size & Athleticism: Lean, agile frame with room to add muscle. Former WR with smooth hips, quick feet, and excellent recovery speed.
• Coverage: Strong man and zone coverage skills, confident in press man with tight hip turns and quick breaks.
• Ball Skills: 4 interceptions junior year highlight natural ballhawking ability and excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Tackling & Run Support: 33 tackles showing aggressiveness in run defense, sound fundamentals but will bulk up in college.
• Versatility: Can play outside corner or nickel. Brings offensive route knowledge for advanced coverage reads.
• Intangibles: High football IQ, coachable, focused, and a team-first mindset.

🧨 Closing Statement from Unit 1 Hoop Source:

At Unit 1 Hoop Source, we’ve followed countless athletes from the ground up—and Yasir Muhammad stands out as a player whose story is just getting started. What sets him apart isn’t just his speed, his instincts, or the star ratings—it’s his mindset. He made a selfless position switch, developed into a true technician at cornerback, and showed maturity beyond his years throughout the recruiting process.

📌 If he locks in the mental reps, sharpens his body through college strength and conditioning, and continues to study the game like he has so far—Yasir Muhammad has the tools to be special. Special in the kind of way where his name is being called on third downs. Special in the kind of way that changes momentum with a timely pick or a lockdown sequence against a WR1.

🔥 UNLV didn’t just add a defender—they added a builder. A program piece. A culture guy. Someone who shows up, works in silence, and lets the game speak.

So Rebel fans—bookmark the name Yasir Muhammad. If he keeps ascending like this, you’re looking at one of the future anchors of the UNLV secondary and potentially a name NFL scouts will know well by the time his college chapter ends.

—Kim Muhammad

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