Mohamed Altayeb holds the DT · Backup spot in UNLV Rebels’s defensive tackle room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Mohamed Altayeb is a 6'4", 290-pound defensive tackle for the UNLV Rebels, wearing number 16. A native of Castle Rock, Colorado, Altayeb attended Denver East High School before joining the program. Currently a senior in 2026, he recorded 2 total tackles and 1 quarterback hurry during the 2025 season.