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March 28, 2024

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17 Renan Saint Preux

  • Wide receiver
  • Grade: Senior
  • Height: 6′1″
  • Weight: 185 lbs

2009 Season Statistics by Game

Game Rushing Receiving
Date Opp. W/L Score Att Yds Yds/Att TDs No. Yds Yds/Rec TDs
9/5 SACST W 38-3 1 40 40 - 1 9 9
Totals    1 40 40 1 9 9
Recent stories:
  • Saint Preux creating a buzz after redshirt season (08-10-09)

  • UNLV: A speedy but tough-nosed weapon who returns to the Rebel offense as a senior ... Looks to be part of the talented WR rotation after sitting out last year but turning in another strong spring performance ... A part of the Immokalee (FL) HS trio along with Rodelin Anthony and Wiselet Rouzard ... Name is pronounced "ruh-NON saint PRU."

    2008: Redshirted season.

    2007: Played in all 12 games as a reserve receiver and special teams performer ... Did not record a catch as a junior.

    2006: Played in all 12 games, including starting four ... Tied for fourth on team with 17 receptions for 115 yards with a long of 19 ... Also rushed three times for 12 yards with a long of eight ... Best game as a sophomore came at Utah when he brought in four balls for 29 yards, not including catching a two-point conversion pass from Rocky Hinds vs. the Utes ... Also caught a game-tying two-point conversion throw from Shane Steichen that sent the Rebels into overtime vs. New Mexico.

    2005: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in all 11 games, including starting three (SDSU, at TCU, CSU) ... Finished sixth on team with 18 catches as a rookie for 139 yards ... A versatile athlete who also rushed seven times for 39 yards.

    HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Immokalee HS ... Helped the Indians to an 11-2 final record and 2A Florida state championship as IHS downed Madison County 17-15 in Gainesville on Dec. 10, 2004 ... Named first team all-state as a senior punter after averaging 36 yards and dropping 14 inside opponents' 20-yard line for coach John Weber ... Recorded 123 tackles, four sacks and two interceptions at linebacker ... Also was on the basketball team and ran track for the Indians ... Was a 2A state triple jump champion after recording a 45 feet, 9.5 inches effort for gold.

    PERSONAL: Renan Saint Preux was born on Jan. 5, 1987 ... The son of Mercilia and Markinise Saint Preux ... Has five brothers: David, Daniel, Obenson, Ovince and Rene ... Has one sister, Onick ... Is the twin brother of Rene ... Ovince played LB at Tennessee ... Majoring in sociology.

    --Courtesy of UNLVrebels.com