Nevada star linebacker Daiyan Henley commits to new school

Former star Nevada linebacker Daiyan Henley announced his new school on Monday with a video where he selected from four cakes with different destinations. Henley has chosen to commit to Washington State, where he will join the Cougars as an immediate impact player.

Daiyan Henley transfers

Henley made his decision in an Instagram Live session on Monday where he was sitting in front of four cakes that represented the schools he was deciding between. Washington State won in the end over USC, Kansas State and Washington.

Daiyan Henley was named second-team All-Mountain West at Nevada this season with 103 tackles, four interceptions and two defensive touchdowns.

After eliminating the cakes representing USC and Kansas State, Henley finally moved Washington’s cake to the side and exclaimed “once a cougar, always a cougar!”

Nevada Linebacker Transfer DAIYAN HENLEY Commits to Washington St.❕@On3USC #GoCougs🐯 pic.twitter.com/JvVtnVlQbz

— Scott Schrader (@Scott_Schrader) December 21, 2021

Henley’s official statement

“Dear family and friends, this journey has been a wild one,” read the official release made by Henley. “For the most part it has been fun, and I’ve enjoyed it. Before I get to the news I would like to give thanks.

“Thank you Nevada for taking care of me for 4 years. The Reno community has had my back, and I could not have asked for more support than what you gave me. Thank you brothers my boys the soldiers I stepped on that field and went to war with every Saturday. I hope you guys understand that I’m with you boys forever. Thank you coaches for preparing me and guiding me along my football journey and to the coaches I’ve met during my recruitment you guys truly made me feel blessed I appreciate you all.

“Thank you mom and dad for making me the man I am today, without the two of you this day would not be possible.

“With all that being said I will be furthering my college career at Washington State University.

“Go Cougs #11.”