Wolf Pack's season opener is Saturday at newly renovated Memorial Stadium in Berkeley.
Nevada
2012: Should compete for playing time, both in the receiving corps and on special teams.
2011: Transferred to Nevada from Maryland ... Saw limited playing time in two games on special teams.
Maryland
Attended the University of Maryland during the 2010 season and redshirted.
High School
A graduate of Torrey Pines High School in San Diego, Calif. ... Was a two-time letterwinner in football ... Caught 73 passes for 526 yards in his career ... Was also a three-time letterman in track and field who reached the CIF section finals in the long jump.
Personal
Born Parker Cosby Vail on Oct. 1, 1991 ... Son of Warren and Kerry Vail ... Has a younger brother, Mac ... Is majoring in business ... Transferred to Nevada for the opportunities available both academically and athletically ... Was able to dunk a basketball in eighth grade ... Enjoys playing guitar in his free time.