NEVADA
Will compete for a starting job for the Wolf Pack defense and could also see playing time on special teams as a long snapper.

2008: Converted from linebacker to defensive end prior to the season … Played in eight games with five starts … Missed five games down the stretch due to injury but returned to play in the Roady’s Humanitarian Bowl against Maryland … Was credited with 11 tackles on the year … First career tackle for a loss came in a four-tackle performance against Grambling State … Notched first career sack with an assist against Idaho.

2007: Played 11 of Nevada’s 13 games, mostly on special teams but also as a reserve linebacker … Recorded six tackles on the year.

2006: Redshirted his first year at Nevada.

HIGH SCHOOL
A graduate of Elk Grove High School in Elk Grove, Calif. … Was named the Defensive MVP of the Delta League in each of his last two years … Earned third-team all-state honors … Was also a second-team All-NorCal selection … Had 152 total tackles as a senior and 358 tackles in his prep career.

PERSONAL
Born Ryan Keith Coulson on Oct. 23, 1987 … Son of Susan and Brian Coulson … Has a younger brother, Travis … Majoring in general studies.