UNLV: One of two midyear junior-college signees to join the Rebels this season along with James Boyd ... A highly recruited defensive lineman who should challenge for immediate playing time ... Listed No. 1 at one DE spot heading into the fall ... A three-star recruit according to Rivals.com ... Chose UNLV over interest from North Carolina, Syracuse, Memphis and Arkansas State, among others.

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played two seasons at Trinity Valley Community College located in Athens, TX ... Helped coach Brad Smiley's Cardinals finish 8-3 in his sophomore season ... In eight games played, he had four sacks for a loss of 25 yards.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, TX ... Played defensive end, tight end and slot receiver for coach Mike Helmer ... Also competed in track, baseball and basketball for the Tigers.

PERSONAL: Parker Kristian Holloway was born on Jan. 29, 1992, in DeSoto, TX ... The son of Perry and Darlene Holloway ... Has two older brothers, Preston and Javiar, and a younger sister, Stephanie ... His uncle, Cornell Holloway, played football at Pitt and then three seasons for the Indianapolis Colts as a defensive back ... Majoring in interdisciplinary studies.

--Courtesy of UNLVRebels.com