Upland’s Jaden Dedman makes verbal commitment to Nevada

Upland defensive back Jaden Dedman like the communication he has had from the University of Nevada coaches all along. That was enough to convince him that is the place he would like to play college football.

Dedman, a 5-foot-11, 170-pounder, committed to that school today. He plans to make an official visit during the upcoming season.

“They showed me a lot of love. I text them or talk to them almost every day,” he said. “It’s not always about football stuff. I really had the feel that they wanted me there.”

Dedman also had offers from Hawaii and San Jose State and made unofficial trips to USC and San Diego State.

He managed 36 solo tackles, 17 assisted tackles and 15 passes defended last year in his first season at Upland. He transferred there from Oaks Hills where he played his first two high school seasons.

Dedman also liked the idea of going and competing for playing time right away.

“I really don;t want to red shirt. I want to play,” he said. “They told me I will have that chance.”

Dedman plans to major in engineering or business.

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