Las Vegas Sun

March 28, 2024

UNLV

57 Kjelby Oiland

Kjelby Oiland
  • Defensive Line
  • Grade: Freshman
  • Height: 6′4″
  • Weight: 270 lbs
UNLV: An impressive two-way player in high school who projects as a defensive tackle for the Rebels ... Listed as the No. 113 guard prospect in the nation by Scout.com ... Name is pronounced "KELBY OY-lind."

HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year varsity letterwinner for Joel E. Ferris HS in Spokane ... Played on both sides of the line for coach Jim Sharkey ... Earned Associated Press second team 4A All-State as a defensive tackle in 2009 ... A first team All-Greater Spokane League honoree ... A team captain as a senior as the Saxons finished as WIAA state playoff runner-ups ... Finished 10-4 overall as FHS lost in the title game vs. Skyline HS ... Also a shot putter at the school and finished second in the state as a junior.

PERSONAL: Kjelby Michael Oiland was born on April 8, 1992, in Spokane ... The son of Lisa and Mike Oiland ... Has an older sister, Rachel.

--Courtesy of UNLVRebels.com