Las Vegas Sun

April 23, 2024

UNLV

15 Jarin Morikawa

  • Quarterback
  • Grade: Freshman
  • Height: 6′0″
  • Weight: 175 lbs
UNLV: A prolific prep quarterback with an accurate arm who walked onto the Rebels and adds depth to the position ... Earned a spot on the spring 2014 UNLV Dean's Honor List ... Last name is pronounced "more-ee-COW-ah."

2013: Redshirted season.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2013 graduate of Mililani HS ... Lettered three times for coach Rod York ... O'ahu Interscholastic Association Red West's Offensive Player of the Year in 2012 ... Named second team all-state and first team OIA Red West after passing for 3,570 yards and 37 touchdowns for an offense that averaged 32 points a game ... The Trojans finished 10-3 overall and advanced to the OIA title game and a state tournament berth during his senior campaign.

PERSONAL: Jarin H. Morikawa was born May 6, 1995, in Mililani, HI ... The son of Jon and Kris Morikawa ... Has one younger sister, Jayna ... Majoring in hospitality management.