2026 University of Nevada Depth Chart
Nevada’s QB situation entering 2026 is genuinely competitive and dynasty-relevant. Carter Jones returns after starting seven games as a true freshman, completing 64.3% of his passes for 1,019 yards, six TDs, and eight costly interceptions — working with one of the nation’s worst receiving corps. New offensive coordinator Brett Bartolone brings an Air Raid background and has publicly praised Jones’ ceiling, but UCLA transfer Luke Duncan (6’6″, solid accuracy, two years of eligibility) pushes hard for the job after showing composure in limited action against Ohio State. The program is banking on a new pass-friendly scheme and upgraded pass-catchers to finally unlock the offense; Jones holds the edge from spring buzz, but this is a true open battle. AJ Bianco remains the experienced safety valve at QB3 with a career of spot duty.
The skill position hierarchy is equally unsettled but shows real promise. Herschel Turner Jr. steps into the RB1 role vacated by graduated Caleb Ramseur — he has clear upside but fumbling concerns temper his dynasty ceiling for now. Dominic Kelley and Ky Woods provide depth behind him. The WR room is completely rebuilt around portal additions: Damien Morgan (53/607/3 TDs at Idaho State), Donnie Cheers III (44/585/5 TDs at SEMO), Gary Givens III (Northern Illinois), and Jaceon Doss (Towson) join top returner Marshaun Brown (16 receptions, best on the team in 2025). The FCS-to-FBS leap for all four portal WRs is the real question mark, but their volume stats suggest genuine producers. Isaiah Williams, the high school signee, slots in as the WR6 developmental piece. At TE, Nevada lost both Jace Henry (graduation) and Jett Carpenter (portal to Texas Tech), leaving the room thin. DJ Asiasi — a highly touted true freshman last year — and JUCO addition Benjamin Wheeler are the primary options, though this group needs more bodies. Kicker Joe McFadden returns after making 19-of-25 FGs and all 20 PATs for 77 points in 2025, despite briefly entering the portal before coming back.
Dynasty managers should monitor the QB competition closely through fall camp, as the Jones-vs.-Duncan outcome dramatically changes the passing game’s fantasy ceiling.