Nevada
Will compete for playing time in a crowded backfield and should also see time on special teams.
2006: Selected to All-WAC Academic squad...Played in all 13 games with no starts...Majority of playing time came on special teams...Averaged 6.8 yards per carry and was fifth on the team in rushing with 108 yards and one touchdown...First collegiate touchdown was a 1-yard plunge in a 42-0 rout of Utah State.
2005: Redshirted in his first year at Nevada.

High School
A graduate of Spanish Springs High School in Sparks, Nev....Was the 2004 Offensive Player of the Year at Spanish Springs...Earned all-state selection at running back...Two-time All-High Desert League and all-region honoree...Holds the state single-game rushing record with 533 yards against South Tahoe High School in 2004...Earned two letters in football and three in track and field as a sprinter.

Personal
Born Jan. 20, 1987...Parents are Jed and Gail Kanellis...Is interested in a career as a dentist...Enjoys camping and playing his guitar in his spare time...Lists Jim Brown as his sports hero...Was a member of the National Honor Society in high school.