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Donovan McNabb Jr.
received a scholarship offer from Syracuse, but the son of the Eagles legend wont be following in his fathers footsteps.
McNabb Jr., a three-star receiver in the class of 2027, committed to UNLV on Friday.
The Brophy College Preparatory (Ariz.) star will play for Dan Mullen and the Rebels after being offered by Arizona, Iowa, Kansas, Kansas State, Maryland, Minnesota, Syracuse, Washington and others.
All the glory to the one above Im Home!!! Donovan McNabb Jr.
posted on X, along with a graphic announcing his commitment to UNLV.
McNabb Jr.
would love to have a career that is as successful as his fathers.
Donovan McNabb was named the Big East Offensive Player of the Year three times as the quarterback for the Orange before going on to star for the Eagles.
He was drafted by Philadelphia with the No.
2 overall pick in the 1999 NFL Draft.
McNabb led the Eagles to five NFC Championship games and one Super Bowl appearance.
He retired as the franchises all-time leader in passing yards (32,873), completions (2,801) and touchdowns (216).
McNabb made the Pro Bowl six times in his career.
He is a member of the Eagles Hall of Fame, and his No.
5 was retired by the franchise.
After spending the first 11 years of his career in Philadelphia, McNabb spent one season in Washington and another in Minnesota to close out his career..