Embree was a four-year letterman as a halfback and a flanker after playing as a quarterback and free safety in high school.
He played at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2010 during his true freshman season, but was ultimately redshirted.
[2] Embree began his coaching career in 2014 at his alma mater, Blue Valley West High School where he was hired as their offensive coordinator.
[3] Embree was hired as a wide receivers coach at Fairview High School in Boulder, Colorado in 2017.
[6] He primarily worked with the wide receivers including, Tyreek Hill, who made a career-high 111 receptions for 1,239 yards leading to his sixth Pro Bowl nomination and Mecole Hardman, who ranked third on the team, recording career-high records of 59 catches and 693 yards.