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Cleveland favorite to win loaded District 1-6A
- By kyle h
- New Mexico High School Football
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Cleveland favorite to win loaded District 1-6A
By Kyle Henderson of NMPreps.com
1. Cleveland
Login to view embedded media It’s obvious that this year’s Cleveland Storm team has giant potential. Of course saying it and doing it are two different things. Speaking with Head Coach Heath Ridenour on Tuesday, June 16th he knows just like everyone else that they have the horses to run the show, but they still haven’t won any games on their schedule. In-fact, Cleveland enters the 2015 season riding a two-game losing streak following an ugly 1st round playoff loss to district rival Cibola. I will say this:I strongly doubt there is a team in New Mexico that has better skill position players and linemen that this group. Their linemen remind me of Las Cruces’ 2012 team when the Dawgs had Rudy Guerra, Lane Cummings, Taylor Tisby, Jacob Banegas, and Oscar Guzman. This Cleveland Team has 3, maybe 4 D-1 prospects. Henry Hattis one of the best linemen in the west and Quarterback Gabe Ortega who was just offered by UNM. The other two are Marcus Williams a 6-foot-4 receiver and 6-foot-4 junior receiver Adam Cook. Continue reading this preseason preview of the Cleveland Storm Here
3. Rio Rancho
Login to view embedded media Today, we kicked off the 2015 NMPreps.com High School Football Tour Powered by Tate Branch Auto Group at Rio Rancho High School. It was only right to start where the 2014 season ended. Last year the Rams finished 13-0 defeating Mayfield 33-31 in an epic state championship game. There is no way to spin it heading into 2015, Rio Rancho graduated a ton of talent. They must replace a quarterback who threw for 4,500-yards, a running back who had over 1,800 all-purpose yards, a receiver that caught for 1,300-yards, two linebackers that accounted for nearly 200 tackles, a defensive linemen that racked up 11.0 sacks, and defensive back that record 8 interceptions. All those guys are gone. “We had a great spring and we are really looking forward to seeing how these younger guys step in. We got some seniors that want to prove themselves and we’re excited for the challenge.” said Head Rio Rancho Football Coach David Howes. Continue reading this preseason preview of the Rio Rancho Rams Here
10. Volcano Vista
Login to view embedded media Last year Volcano Vista missed the 2014 New Mexico High School Football Playoffs going 3-7 on the year after an impressive opening season 18-14 victory over Sandia. Volcano Vista then lost their first 4 out of 5 games, and finally finished 1-3 in district with their only victory coming against Santa Fe. Last year was last year and this year is this year, so with that said, Volcano Vista has been waiting for this group to be seniors for a while now. These current seniors are the young guns that have been brought up in the program, a few players have seen more than two years on varsity. Head Coach Chad Wallin enters his 9th season as Head Coach making the playoffs three times since the 2008 season. Volcano Vista is big up-front, has some very good skill position players, and it would be an absolute shocker if this team misses the playoffs in 2015. “It's been a good summer to start, the attitude is a lot better and the kids are just working hard. It’s a very senior dominate group and that is where the leadership starts for us," said Head Volcano Vista Coach Chad Wallin. Continue reading this preseason preview of the Volcano Vista Hawks Here
17. Cibola
The Bears are now in year three of Head Coach Rod Williams system and it’s likely many forget that it was this program that took down the Mighty Cleveland Storm in the playoffs last year. While many of those seniors from Cibola have graduated, Cibola has a lot to continue to build on as a program. This team has made the playoffs in each of the last two-years and return some guys that can make big plays. The headliner is Jacob Smith who is one of the state’s top special teams players and receivers. Jeremiah Bell is a 5-11, 195 pound linebacker that will turn heads and make big plays as well Benny James another 200 pound backer. Brandon Cordova returns up front on the offensive line. They’ll be a district dark horse heading in, but they likely don’t mind one bit.
32. Santa Fe
The Santa Fe Demons are a tough team to rank because of their recent move into Class 6A. Before district Santa Fe beat teams like Grants, Capital, Los Alamos, and Gallup. However, when the district season hit the Demons were beaten by Rio Rancho 63-7, Cleveland 47-0, Volcano Vista 46-8, and Cibola 50-0. Good news is they return Junior Quarterback Adrian Blea and Bailey Lozada-Cabbage who is 6-foot-2, 215 pound Tight End out of the Class of 2017.
By Kyle Henderson of NMPreps.com
1. Cleveland
Login to view embedded media It’s obvious that this year’s Cleveland Storm team has giant potential. Of course saying it and doing it are two different things. Speaking with Head Coach Heath Ridenour on Tuesday, June 16th he knows just like everyone else that they have the horses to run the show, but they still haven’t won any games on their schedule. In-fact, Cleveland enters the 2015 season riding a two-game losing streak following an ugly 1st round playoff loss to district rival Cibola. I will say this:I strongly doubt there is a team in New Mexico that has better skill position players and linemen that this group. Their linemen remind me of Las Cruces’ 2012 team when the Dawgs had Rudy Guerra, Lane Cummings, Taylor Tisby, Jacob Banegas, and Oscar Guzman. This Cleveland Team has 3, maybe 4 D-1 prospects. Henry Hattis one of the best linemen in the west and Quarterback Gabe Ortega who was just offered by UNM. The other two are Marcus Williams a 6-foot-4 receiver and 6-foot-4 junior receiver Adam Cook. Continue reading this preseason preview of the Cleveland Storm Here
3. Rio Rancho
Login to view embedded media Today, we kicked off the 2015 NMPreps.com High School Football Tour Powered by Tate Branch Auto Group at Rio Rancho High School. It was only right to start where the 2014 season ended. Last year the Rams finished 13-0 defeating Mayfield 33-31 in an epic state championship game. There is no way to spin it heading into 2015, Rio Rancho graduated a ton of talent. They must replace a quarterback who threw for 4,500-yards, a running back who had over 1,800 all-purpose yards, a receiver that caught for 1,300-yards, two linebackers that accounted for nearly 200 tackles, a defensive linemen that racked up 11.0 sacks, and defensive back that record 8 interceptions. All those guys are gone. “We had a great spring and we are really looking forward to seeing how these younger guys step in. We got some seniors that want to prove themselves and we’re excited for the challenge.” said Head Rio Rancho Football Coach David Howes. Continue reading this preseason preview of the Rio Rancho Rams Here
10. Volcano Vista
Login to view embedded media Last year Volcano Vista missed the 2014 New Mexico High School Football Playoffs going 3-7 on the year after an impressive opening season 18-14 victory over Sandia. Volcano Vista then lost their first 4 out of 5 games, and finally finished 1-3 in district with their only victory coming against Santa Fe. Last year was last year and this year is this year, so with that said, Volcano Vista has been waiting for this group to be seniors for a while now. These current seniors are the young guns that have been brought up in the program, a few players have seen more than two years on varsity. Head Coach Chad Wallin enters his 9th season as Head Coach making the playoffs three times since the 2008 season. Volcano Vista is big up-front, has some very good skill position players, and it would be an absolute shocker if this team misses the playoffs in 2015. “It's been a good summer to start, the attitude is a lot better and the kids are just working hard. It’s a very senior dominate group and that is where the leadership starts for us," said Head Volcano Vista Coach Chad Wallin. Continue reading this preseason preview of the Volcano Vista Hawks Here
17. Cibola
The Bears are now in year three of Head Coach Rod Williams system and it’s likely many forget that it was this program that took down the Mighty Cleveland Storm in the playoffs last year. While many of those seniors from Cibola have graduated, Cibola has a lot to continue to build on as a program. This team has made the playoffs in each of the last two-years and return some guys that can make big plays. The headliner is Jacob Smith who is one of the state’s top special teams players and receivers. Jeremiah Bell is a 5-11, 195 pound linebacker that will turn heads and make big plays as well Benny James another 200 pound backer. Brandon Cordova returns up front on the offensive line. They’ll be a district dark horse heading in, but they likely don’t mind one bit.
32. Santa Fe
The Santa Fe Demons are a tough team to rank because of their recent move into Class 6A. Before district Santa Fe beat teams like Grants, Capital, Los Alamos, and Gallup. However, when the district season hit the Demons were beaten by Rio Rancho 63-7, Cleveland 47-0, Volcano Vista 46-8, and Cibola 50-0. Good news is they return Junior Quarterback Adrian Blea and Bailey Lozada-Cabbage who is 6-foot-2, 215 pound Tight End out of the Class of 2017.
Recruiting News Ranking The Recruits 1-19
- By kyle h
- New Mexico High School Football
- 4 Replies
Today we rank the current prospects that hold either D-1 or D-2 Offers
1. Henry Hattis - Cleveland - Offensive Linemen - Class of 2016
Offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Missouri, New Mexico, New Mexico State, San Diego State, Texas Tech, UCLA, Washington State, and Stanford
Complete Ranking List Here
1. Henry Hattis - Cleveland - Offensive Linemen - Class of 2016
Offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Missouri, New Mexico, New Mexico State, San Diego State, Texas Tech, UCLA, Washington State, and Stanford
Complete Ranking List Here
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Artesia & Goddard front runners yet again in District 4-5A
- By kyle h
- New Mexico High School Football
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Artesia & Goddard front runners yet again in District 4-5A
By Kyle Henderson of NMPreps.com
Rankings based off our Preseason Top 100
6. Artesia
The defending Class 5A State Champ will look once again to reload into the 2015 season. Winning 12 games in 2014 and beating Belen 49-21 in the finals, could they be even better this year? They do graduate All-State Players: Travis Wilkinson (RB) and Joey Lopez (LB), but plenty return. The Bulldogs are headlined in the summer time by 6-foot-5, 180 pound quarterback Justin Houghtaling who threw for 3,436-yards and 38 touchdowns as a junior (60% completion percentage). Besides the next level pro-style quarterback, the Bulldogs return Chaz Matthews, Carlos Carrasco, Caleb Brewer, Grady Frost, stud linemen Jacob Rivera, and a host of underclassmen that are pretty slaty. Codey Scott is one were eager to see as a defensive linemen, Jharyss Granger is a 265 pound junior, and 6-foot-4, 237 pound Marcus Bramwell who just blew up at the Combine. Their first two games are against Belen and Hobbs, two games which everyone will have their eye on.
9. Goddard
The departure of legendary Head Coach Sam Jernigan before the 2014 season was one of the biggest coaching changes we've had in the last 10-years in New Mexico. Goddard's administration kept it in-house naturally and hired Jernigan's long time assistant Mike Whalen and what we saw in 2014 was simply Goddard Rocket Football. The Rockets beat Clovis by 20, beat Piedra Vista by nearly 50, and then 50 pointed Los Lunas (those were all playoff teams last year). Their three season losses came against Belen in over-time and their other two losses came against Artesia losing 20-13 and 42-41. For the last 9-seasons we've Goddard graduate some phenomenal players like David Vega, David Anaya, Chayse Kyler, Omar Castillo, etc. and again they graduate top tier talent losing Cameron Neff and Dean McDaniel. Just like year's past guys will step up: Lukas Gutierrez is a name that you'll know soon enough as is Devon Quiroz, Ethan Featherstone, and 300 pound defensive tackle Omar Sosa. Who knows exactly how many games these guys are going to win: But we know that they are going to hit you in the mouth and play some excellent football every Friday Night. Get the Siren Ready Rocket Nation.
35. Roswell
In 2013 under Jeff Lynn the Coyotes went 6-5, in 2014 the Coyotes went 2-8 missing the playoffs. They did beat Silver 45-12 early in the season, Silver was a final 4 team in Class 4A. However, they lost close games against Moriarty, Ruidoso, and played Goddard close late in the year losing only 21-10. The Coyotes return Dominic Anaya who was an All-State Corner, return Jacob Miley at quarterback who is 6-foot-3, 180, but other than that it's tough to gage these guys early on.
36. Lovington
The Lovington Wildcats missed the playoffs in their first year in Class 6A going 5-5 under Jaime Quinones. The Wildcats also lost their last 4-games of the season falling to Hobbs, Goddard, Roswell, and Artesia. Look for Dallas Sterns to take over at quarterback, and big boys like Matthew Granger at 245 pounds, Eric Gonzales at 243-pounds, and AJ Ochoa at 240 pounds. Tough district for these guys, but Lovington isn't just going to roll over, ever.
By Kyle Henderson of NMPreps.com
Rankings based off our Preseason Top 100
6. Artesia
The defending Class 5A State Champ will look once again to reload into the 2015 season. Winning 12 games in 2014 and beating Belen 49-21 in the finals, could they be even better this year? They do graduate All-State Players: Travis Wilkinson (RB) and Joey Lopez (LB), but plenty return. The Bulldogs are headlined in the summer time by 6-foot-5, 180 pound quarterback Justin Houghtaling who threw for 3,436-yards and 38 touchdowns as a junior (60% completion percentage). Besides the next level pro-style quarterback, the Bulldogs return Chaz Matthews, Carlos Carrasco, Caleb Brewer, Grady Frost, stud linemen Jacob Rivera, and a host of underclassmen that are pretty slaty. Codey Scott is one were eager to see as a defensive linemen, Jharyss Granger is a 265 pound junior, and 6-foot-4, 237 pound Marcus Bramwell who just blew up at the Combine. Their first two games are against Belen and Hobbs, two games which everyone will have their eye on.
9. Goddard
The departure of legendary Head Coach Sam Jernigan before the 2014 season was one of the biggest coaching changes we've had in the last 10-years in New Mexico. Goddard's administration kept it in-house naturally and hired Jernigan's long time assistant Mike Whalen and what we saw in 2014 was simply Goddard Rocket Football. The Rockets beat Clovis by 20, beat Piedra Vista by nearly 50, and then 50 pointed Los Lunas (those were all playoff teams last year). Their three season losses came against Belen in over-time and their other two losses came against Artesia losing 20-13 and 42-41. For the last 9-seasons we've Goddard graduate some phenomenal players like David Vega, David Anaya, Chayse Kyler, Omar Castillo, etc. and again they graduate top tier talent losing Cameron Neff and Dean McDaniel. Just like year's past guys will step up: Lukas Gutierrez is a name that you'll know soon enough as is Devon Quiroz, Ethan Featherstone, and 300 pound defensive tackle Omar Sosa. Who knows exactly how many games these guys are going to win: But we know that they are going to hit you in the mouth and play some excellent football every Friday Night. Get the Siren Ready Rocket Nation.
35. Roswell
In 2013 under Jeff Lynn the Coyotes went 6-5, in 2014 the Coyotes went 2-8 missing the playoffs. They did beat Silver 45-12 early in the season, Silver was a final 4 team in Class 4A. However, they lost close games against Moriarty, Ruidoso, and played Goddard close late in the year losing only 21-10. The Coyotes return Dominic Anaya who was an All-State Corner, return Jacob Miley at quarterback who is 6-foot-3, 180, but other than that it's tough to gage these guys early on.
36. Lovington
The Lovington Wildcats missed the playoffs in their first year in Class 6A going 5-5 under Jaime Quinones. The Wildcats also lost their last 4-games of the season falling to Hobbs, Goddard, Roswell, and Artesia. Look for Dallas Sterns to take over at quarterback, and big boys like Matthew Granger at 245 pounds, Eric Gonzales at 243-pounds, and AJ Ochoa at 240 pounds. Tough district for these guys, but Lovington isn't just going to roll over, ever.
Team Rankings Post The Top 5 Teams You've Seen This Summer
- By kyle h
- New Mexico High School Basketball - Boys
- 11 Replies
What would your response be?
- By kyle h
- New Mexico High School Football
- 56 Replies
This very nice woman contacted me last night via facebook. I cannot believe how many people message me on facebook rather than my e-mail. Anyways, what would your response be to this message?
All-Combine 1st Team Offense
- By kyle h
- New Mexico High School Football
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Our All-Combine selections are based off athlete testing numbers as well as how the athletes fared during a one-hour coaching period and also One-On-One's -
Quarterbacks
Kameron Miller - Las Cruces - 6-2, 185
What a performance Miller put on at the combine, great leader, other players vibe off his leadership, 22 reps of 185 pounds, 4.56 40-time, 4.12 pro-agility, 9-feet-6 inch broad, his 4-testing numbers were top 10’s in each division, also made a ton of big time throws down field
Kaleb Hatch - EP Franklin - 6-2, 171
Named the QB MVP after making a ton of big throws on the night, 4.68 40-time, 4.22 pro-agility, 8-feet-3 inch broad, will be starter this year
Running Backs
Isaac Vance - Mayfield - 5-8, 152
Running Back MVP, killed it during the individual period and the one-on-one’s, 4.06 pro-agility, 9-9 broad jump, scored 18 touchdowns as a just a sophomore last year
Josh Foley - Rio Rancho - 5-10, 180
Is hearing from Boise State and after the combine we know why: 7 reps of 185 pounds, 4.41 40-time (fastest on the day), 4.06 pro-agility, 9-2 broad jump.
O’Maury Samuels - Los Lunas - 5-10, 190
He looks like an NFL player when he’s running 40-times, great athleticism posting some of the best numbers at the combine: 14 reps of 185, 4.53 40-time, 4.37 pro-agility, 10-1 broad, holds offer from New Mexico State
Receivers & Tight Ends
Josh Barton - Volcano Vista - 6-2, 214
One of the top tight ends in New Mexico, caught for a ton of yards in 2014, 12 reps of 185 pounds, 8-feet-9 inch broad, next level type guy
Augustine Pena - Centennial - 5-7, 131
The 2015 WR MVP for making some insane grabs during the event. Kid that is not afraid to go up and get the rock, 4.63 40-time, 4.4 pro-agility, 8-feet-8 inch broad jump
Jeremiah Burke - Silver - 5-11, 176
Next level guy easy. 16 reps at 185 pounds, 4.48 40-time, 4.42 pro-agility, 9-feet-4 inch broad, can also play some football, similar to a Parker Johnson
Jordan Byrd - Manzano - 5-9, 154
Incredible athlete for being just a sophomore (Class of 2018). Showed well in one-on-one’s, 4.43 40-time, 4.18 pro-agility, 9-feet-8 broad jump, holds offer from New Mexico
Orlando Perez - Manzano - 5-7, 156
One of the top football players in Metro, 9 reps of 185 pounds, 4.54 40-time, 4.25 pro-agility, 8-feet-6 inch broad jump, will actually play quarterback for the Monarchs in 2015
Offensive Linemen
Cameron Burkley - Centennial - 5-11, 275
One of the top offensive linemen at the event for a second straight year, can move his feet with quick DL, strong posting 25 reps of 185 pounds, strong physical presence
Isaiah Lowery - Sandia - 6-4, 284
Was excited to see how he would fare at the combine, did great reaching the offensive linemen showcase, lots of upside here
Marcus Bramwell - Artesia - 6-4, 237
Looks like Artesia has a D-1 hopefully up front. Bramwell posted 19 reps of 185 pounds, 4.93 40-time, 4.87 pro-agility, 7-8 broad, new name on our top prospect list
Colton Evans - Mayfield - 6-1, 225
Won the OL MVP Award in a very good OL group. Few got past him in the one-on-one’s, strong, moved feet well, technically sound
Tristan Olson - Las Cruces - 6-2, 266
Outstanding performance at the combine, killed it during the one-on-one’s, 22 reps of 185 pounds, 7-1 broad jump, only a junior
George Nino - Centennial - 6-0, 320
One of the top overall linemen yet again at the combine, will be a 4-year starter, dominating physical presence, 21 reps of 185 pounds, killed it in the one-on-one’s
Antonio Padilla - Manzano - 5-9, 281
He is going to be one of the top OL in the Metro Area this year, 25 reps of 185 pounds, great in pass rush
Quarterbacks
Kameron Miller - Las Cruces - 6-2, 185
What a performance Miller put on at the combine, great leader, other players vibe off his leadership, 22 reps of 185 pounds, 4.56 40-time, 4.12 pro-agility, 9-feet-6 inch broad, his 4-testing numbers were top 10’s in each division, also made a ton of big time throws down field
Kaleb Hatch - EP Franklin - 6-2, 171
Named the QB MVP after making a ton of big throws on the night, 4.68 40-time, 4.22 pro-agility, 8-feet-3 inch broad, will be starter this year
Running Backs
Isaac Vance - Mayfield - 5-8, 152
Running Back MVP, killed it during the individual period and the one-on-one’s, 4.06 pro-agility, 9-9 broad jump, scored 18 touchdowns as a just a sophomore last year
Josh Foley - Rio Rancho - 5-10, 180
Is hearing from Boise State and after the combine we know why: 7 reps of 185 pounds, 4.41 40-time (fastest on the day), 4.06 pro-agility, 9-2 broad jump.
O’Maury Samuels - Los Lunas - 5-10, 190
He looks like an NFL player when he’s running 40-times, great athleticism posting some of the best numbers at the combine: 14 reps of 185, 4.53 40-time, 4.37 pro-agility, 10-1 broad, holds offer from New Mexico State
Receivers & Tight Ends
Josh Barton - Volcano Vista - 6-2, 214
One of the top tight ends in New Mexico, caught for a ton of yards in 2014, 12 reps of 185 pounds, 8-feet-9 inch broad, next level type guy
Augustine Pena - Centennial - 5-7, 131
The 2015 WR MVP for making some insane grabs during the event. Kid that is not afraid to go up and get the rock, 4.63 40-time, 4.4 pro-agility, 8-feet-8 inch broad jump
Jeremiah Burke - Silver - 5-11, 176
Next level guy easy. 16 reps at 185 pounds, 4.48 40-time, 4.42 pro-agility, 9-feet-4 inch broad, can also play some football, similar to a Parker Johnson
Jordan Byrd - Manzano - 5-9, 154
Incredible athlete for being just a sophomore (Class of 2018). Showed well in one-on-one’s, 4.43 40-time, 4.18 pro-agility, 9-feet-8 broad jump, holds offer from New Mexico
Orlando Perez - Manzano - 5-7, 156
One of the top football players in Metro, 9 reps of 185 pounds, 4.54 40-time, 4.25 pro-agility, 8-feet-6 inch broad jump, will actually play quarterback for the Monarchs in 2015
Offensive Linemen
Cameron Burkley - Centennial - 5-11, 275
One of the top offensive linemen at the event for a second straight year, can move his feet with quick DL, strong posting 25 reps of 185 pounds, strong physical presence
Isaiah Lowery - Sandia - 6-4, 284
Was excited to see how he would fare at the combine, did great reaching the offensive linemen showcase, lots of upside here
Marcus Bramwell - Artesia - 6-4, 237
Looks like Artesia has a D-1 hopefully up front. Bramwell posted 19 reps of 185 pounds, 4.93 40-time, 4.87 pro-agility, 7-8 broad, new name on our top prospect list
Colton Evans - Mayfield - 6-1, 225
Won the OL MVP Award in a very good OL group. Few got past him in the one-on-one’s, strong, moved feet well, technically sound
Tristan Olson - Las Cruces - 6-2, 266
Outstanding performance at the combine, killed it during the one-on-one’s, 22 reps of 185 pounds, 7-1 broad jump, only a junior
George Nino - Centennial - 6-0, 320
One of the top overall linemen yet again at the combine, will be a 4-year starter, dominating physical presence, 21 reps of 185 pounds, killed it in the one-on-one’s
Antonio Padilla - Manzano - 5-9, 281
He is going to be one of the top OL in the Metro Area this year, 25 reps of 185 pounds, great in pass rush
All-Combine 1st Team Defense
- By kyle h
- New Mexico High School Football
- 2 Replies
Our All-Combine selections are based off athlete testing numbers as well as how the athletes fared during a one-hour coaching period and also One-On-One's
Defensive Linemen
Idan Urrutia - West Mesa - 5-11, 201
Stole the show at the combine, ran a blazing 4.49 40-time, 4.41 pro-agility, 8-feet-11 broad and shined in the one-on-one’s, won the DL MVP
Ben Betran - Sandia - 6-1, 209
Really like Ben and think he’s going to have a huge senior year, 4.65 40-time, 9-feet-5 inch broad jump
Bradley Hatten - Grants - 6-6, 337
Biggest prospect at the combine, faired very well in the one-on-one’s, 9 reps of 185 pounds, just a massive kid
Adrian Mackey - Hobbs
Got to the event late after attending the Eastern NM 7-On, 16 reps of 185 pounds, showed out in the one-on-one’s, 8-feet-4 broad, going to be a nightmare to prepare for offensively
Jerry Gurrola - Centennial - 6-0, 236
What a terrific young man and athlete. Has been one of the top defensive linemen at the event the last two-years, shined in the one-on-one’s again, 20 reps of 185 pounds, 7-feet-9 inch broad
Linebackers
Louie Lombardi - Mayfield - 5-11, 202
Very aggressive linebacker with a ton of natural football instincts, 19 reps of 185 pounds, 8-feet-1 inch broad jump, next level guy
Michael Barboa - Valley - 5-9, 188
Continues to impress each time we see him, one of the top overall linebackers in Albuquerque and will play RB this year as well. 13 reps of 185 pounds, 8-2 broad jump
Vincent Palmeri - Rio Rancho - 5-11, 210
Hard to believe he is only going to be a junior this year, 9 reps of 185 pounds, 4.59 40-time, 4.45 pro agility, 8-7 broad, another next level guy from Rio Rancho
Xavier Vigil - St. Mike's - 6-0, 205
Another next level linebacker, we had a ton of big time guys at this position, just a junior, 12 reps of 185 pounds, 4.78 40-time, 4.53 pro-agility, 8-5 broad
Mason Golden - Texico - 5-10, 215
Every year there is one guy from the small school rankings who just shines and this year it was Golden. 17 reps of 185 pounds, 8-3 broad jump, tremendous upside - Only a junior
Forest McKee - Onate - 6-0, 215
His testing numbers were off the charts: 22 reps of 185 pounds, 4.69 40-time, 4.10 pro-agility, 8-10 broad jump, has been molded to be a big time player since he was little, technically sounds on all fronts
Avery See - Del Norte - 6-0, 241
Next level guy for sure, 17 reps of 185 pounds, 4.82 40-time, 4.37 pro-agility, 8-1 broad jump (think of a guy 214 pounds jumping 8 feet...
Defensive Backs
Allan Rodriguez - Volcano Vista - 6-2, 175
Won Defensive Back MVP Award, great in coverage, very physical, great presence for the football. 9-feet-1 broad jump and 4.39 pro-agility
Ryan Moore - Manzano - 5-11, 159
Has a ton of room to grow, only a 2017 prospect, 4.59 40-time, 4.25 pro-agility, 8-feet-11 broad, likely a next level guy
Lucas Silver - La Cueva - 5-9, 162
Took on the best receivers the Elite had to offer all night, great competitor, 4.49 pro-agility
Dante Urrea - Deming - 5-10, 170
One of the best overall defensive backs at the event, super athletic, 4.56 40-time, 4.15 shuttle, 9-feet-6 inch broad, Eastern has already offered
Kevin Brown - Capital - 5-8, 166
Had a excellent showing at the event, one of the better defensive backs in pass coverage, 4.4 pro-agility, 8-feet-8 inch broad jump
Defensive Linemen
Idan Urrutia - West Mesa - 5-11, 201
Stole the show at the combine, ran a blazing 4.49 40-time, 4.41 pro-agility, 8-feet-11 broad and shined in the one-on-one’s, won the DL MVP
Ben Betran - Sandia - 6-1, 209
Really like Ben and think he’s going to have a huge senior year, 4.65 40-time, 9-feet-5 inch broad jump
Bradley Hatten - Grants - 6-6, 337
Biggest prospect at the combine, faired very well in the one-on-one’s, 9 reps of 185 pounds, just a massive kid
Adrian Mackey - Hobbs
Got to the event late after attending the Eastern NM 7-On, 16 reps of 185 pounds, showed out in the one-on-one’s, 8-feet-4 broad, going to be a nightmare to prepare for offensively
Jerry Gurrola - Centennial - 6-0, 236
What a terrific young man and athlete. Has been one of the top defensive linemen at the event the last two-years, shined in the one-on-one’s again, 20 reps of 185 pounds, 7-feet-9 inch broad
Linebackers
Louie Lombardi - Mayfield - 5-11, 202
Very aggressive linebacker with a ton of natural football instincts, 19 reps of 185 pounds, 8-feet-1 inch broad jump, next level guy
Michael Barboa - Valley - 5-9, 188
Continues to impress each time we see him, one of the top overall linebackers in Albuquerque and will play RB this year as well. 13 reps of 185 pounds, 8-2 broad jump
Vincent Palmeri - Rio Rancho - 5-11, 210
Hard to believe he is only going to be a junior this year, 9 reps of 185 pounds, 4.59 40-time, 4.45 pro agility, 8-7 broad, another next level guy from Rio Rancho
Xavier Vigil - St. Mike's - 6-0, 205
Another next level linebacker, we had a ton of big time guys at this position, just a junior, 12 reps of 185 pounds, 4.78 40-time, 4.53 pro-agility, 8-5 broad
Mason Golden - Texico - 5-10, 215
Every year there is one guy from the small school rankings who just shines and this year it was Golden. 17 reps of 185 pounds, 8-3 broad jump, tremendous upside - Only a junior
Forest McKee - Onate - 6-0, 215
His testing numbers were off the charts: 22 reps of 185 pounds, 4.69 40-time, 4.10 pro-agility, 8-10 broad jump, has been molded to be a big time player since he was little, technically sounds on all fronts
Avery See - Del Norte - 6-0, 241
Next level guy for sure, 17 reps of 185 pounds, 4.82 40-time, 4.37 pro-agility, 8-1 broad jump (think of a guy 214 pounds jumping 8 feet...
Defensive Backs
Allan Rodriguez - Volcano Vista - 6-2, 175
Won Defensive Back MVP Award, great in coverage, very physical, great presence for the football. 9-feet-1 broad jump and 4.39 pro-agility
Ryan Moore - Manzano - 5-11, 159
Has a ton of room to grow, only a 2017 prospect, 4.59 40-time, 4.25 pro-agility, 8-feet-11 broad, likely a next level guy
Lucas Silver - La Cueva - 5-9, 162
Took on the best receivers the Elite had to offer all night, great competitor, 4.49 pro-agility
Dante Urrea - Deming - 5-10, 170
One of the best overall defensive backs at the event, super athletic, 4.56 40-time, 4.15 shuttle, 9-feet-6 inch broad, Eastern has already offered
Kevin Brown - Capital - 5-8, 166
Had a excellent showing at the event, one of the better defensive backs in pass coverage, 4.4 pro-agility, 8-feet-8 inch broad jump
St. Pius X the team to beat in District 5-5A
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St. Pius X the team to beat in District 5-5A
By Kyle Henderson of NMPreps.com
Rankings based off our Preseason Top 100
21. St. Pius X
Pictured is St. Pius X Quarterback Drew Ortiz
The Sartans are coming off an 8-4 season which was impressive as they were super young. That could only mean good things for the next few years right? Returning for the Sartans is Quarterback Drew Ortiz who threw for over 2,000-yards and 28 touchdowns as just a sophomore in 2014. They Sartans also return Miles Hilton who caught for 743-yards and 11 touchdowns. Also returning is Alex Sais a 200 pound linebacker and Jacob Carpenter who is listed at 6-foot-4 and 317 pounds.
46. Moriarty
The Pintos finished the season 5-5 missing the playoffs despite winning their last two games of the season beating Grants and Academy. You should expect a blue collar type team that is cable of pulling off weekend upsets under Head Coach Joe Anaya who has kept the Moriarty program light shining after Bob Allcorn took the Bloomfield Job. Watch for linebacker Allen Michel who will be a three year starter.
51. Grants
Pictured is 6-foot-6, 317 pound Bradley Hatten
Head Football Coach Rio Thompson enters his second year as Head Coach at Grants, last year the Pirates missed the playoffs going 4-7 on the season. They return two-year starting quarterback Brandon Hernandez and 6-foot-6, 317 pound offensive linemen/defensive linemen Bradley Hatten.
By Kyle Henderson of NMPreps.com
Rankings based off our Preseason Top 100
21. St. Pius X
Pictured is St. Pius X Quarterback Drew Ortiz
The Sartans are coming off an 8-4 season which was impressive as they were super young. That could only mean good things for the next few years right? Returning for the Sartans is Quarterback Drew Ortiz who threw for over 2,000-yards and 28 touchdowns as just a sophomore in 2014. They Sartans also return Miles Hilton who caught for 743-yards and 11 touchdowns. Also returning is Alex Sais a 200 pound linebacker and Jacob Carpenter who is listed at 6-foot-4 and 317 pounds.
46. Moriarty
The Pintos finished the season 5-5 missing the playoffs despite winning their last two games of the season beating Grants and Academy. You should expect a blue collar type team that is cable of pulling off weekend upsets under Head Coach Joe Anaya who has kept the Moriarty program light shining after Bob Allcorn took the Bloomfield Job. Watch for linebacker Allen Michel who will be a three year starter.
51. Grants
Pictured is 6-foot-6, 317 pound Bradley Hatten
Head Football Coach Rio Thompson enters his second year as Head Coach at Grants, last year the Pirates missed the playoffs going 4-7 on the season. They return two-year starting quarterback Brandon Hernandez and 6-foot-6, 317 pound offensive linemen/defensive linemen Bradley Hatten.