Quarterback Standouts After Two Weeks in New Mexico HS Football
We will track the top quarterbacks in the state each week. This will lead to the NMPreps Top-20 Quarterback Rankings. #nmpreps
TOP TEN BY THE NUMBERS
Aden Chavez, Cibola HS (2023)
Scoop: The preseason number one ranked quarterback in New Mexico has 533-yards in two games for the 1-1 Cougars.
Andres Rivera, Albuquerque Academy (2023)
Scoop: We know Rivera would be solid entering the season, his third as QB-1, but the junior is outplaying that prediction. Rivera has thrown for 385-yards and 6-touchdowns for the 2-0 Chargers.
Brandon Furbee, Farmington HS (2022)
Scoop: The senior quarterback has 417-yards and 4-touchdowns in two games (6-quarters) leading the Scorpions to a 2-0 start; they extended their win streak to 7-games, dating back to last season.
CJ Perea, West Las Vegas HS (2025)
Scoop: Welcome the top rated freshman quarterback in the state at this point. Perea has hit the ground running with 397-yards passing and four touchdowns.
Dylan Quartieri, Raton HS (2022)
Scoop: The Raton Tigers have come out with two quality wins to open their season. Quartieri has 372-yards passing and 7-touchdowns.
Colton Graham, Hobbs HS (2022)
Scoop: Graham is one of the top five quarterbacks in the state. Graham has the Eagles at 1-1 on the season with 298-yards passing.
Josh Gerardo, Volcano Vista HS (2022)
Scoop: The senior quarterback is having a stellar start to his season. Gerardo has thrown for 716-yards and 7-TDs for the 1-1 Hawks.
Maverick Contreras, Lordsburg HS (2022)
Scoop: Contreras is a small school quarterback with big numbers. Contreras has 574-yards and an eye-popping 11-touchdowns through a pair of games.
Milo Acosta, Clovis HS (2022)
Scoop: Acosta has 432-yards and 3-touchdowns for the Wildcats this season. Acosta also has 10 rushing yards for the Cats.
Wyatt Gomez, Lovington HS (2024)
Scoop: The sophomore quarterback got the nod last week as he led the Wildcats to a win and improve their record to 2-0. Gomez was named player of the week after throwing for 432-yards and five touchdowns.
KEEP AN EYE ON THIS GROUP
Aidan Armenta, La Cueva HS (2023)
Beto Garcia, Organ Mountain HS (2022)
Dallas Boyd, Las Cruces HS (2022)
Dominick Priddy, Rio Rancho HS (2022)
Elias Franco, Eldorado HS (2022)
Evan Wysong, Cleveland HS (2023)
Caeden Jojola, Valley HS (2023)
Conagher Pierce, Eunice HS (2022)
Gerald Lujan, Sandia HS (2023)
Griffin Hooker, Ruidoso HS (2022)
Ja'brae Boyer, Estancia HS (2022)
Jacob Pino, Bernalillo HS (2024)
Jared Melfi, Manzano HS (2022)
Kaidyn Lanham, Hot Springs HS (2024)
Luc Jaramillo, Santa Fe (2022)
Lucas Coriz, St. Michael's (2022)
Marcus Armijo, Socorro HS (2023)
Matthew Gonzales, Robertson HS (2022)
Ryan Sharpe, Bloomfield HS (2023)
Paul Cieremans, Los Lunas HS (2023)
Tomas Herrera, Gadsden HS (2023)
Note: Continue to update us with game information and stats. Send nominations to grinejosh@yahoo.com/505-414-4313.
We will track the top quarterbacks in the state each week. This will lead to the NMPreps Top-20 Quarterback Rankings. #nmpreps
TOP TEN BY THE NUMBERS
Aden Chavez, Cibola HS (2023)
Scoop: The preseason number one ranked quarterback in New Mexico has 533-yards in two games for the 1-1 Cougars.
Andres Rivera, Albuquerque Academy (2023)
Scoop: We know Rivera would be solid entering the season, his third as QB-1, but the junior is outplaying that prediction. Rivera has thrown for 385-yards and 6-touchdowns for the 2-0 Chargers.
Brandon Furbee, Farmington HS (2022)
Scoop: The senior quarterback has 417-yards and 4-touchdowns in two games (6-quarters) leading the Scorpions to a 2-0 start; they extended their win streak to 7-games, dating back to last season.
CJ Perea, West Las Vegas HS (2025)
Scoop: Welcome the top rated freshman quarterback in the state at this point. Perea has hit the ground running with 397-yards passing and four touchdowns.
Dylan Quartieri, Raton HS (2022)
Scoop: The Raton Tigers have come out with two quality wins to open their season. Quartieri has 372-yards passing and 7-touchdowns.
Colton Graham, Hobbs HS (2022)
Scoop: Graham is one of the top five quarterbacks in the state. Graham has the Eagles at 1-1 on the season with 298-yards passing.
Josh Gerardo, Volcano Vista HS (2022)
Scoop: The senior quarterback is having a stellar start to his season. Gerardo has thrown for 716-yards and 7-TDs for the 1-1 Hawks.
Maverick Contreras, Lordsburg HS (2022)
Scoop: Contreras is a small school quarterback with big numbers. Contreras has 574-yards and an eye-popping 11-touchdowns through a pair of games.
Milo Acosta, Clovis HS (2022)
Scoop: Acosta has 432-yards and 3-touchdowns for the Wildcats this season. Acosta also has 10 rushing yards for the Cats.
Wyatt Gomez, Lovington HS (2024)
Scoop: The sophomore quarterback got the nod last week as he led the Wildcats to a win and improve their record to 2-0. Gomez was named player of the week after throwing for 432-yards and five touchdowns.
KEEP AN EYE ON THIS GROUP
Aidan Armenta, La Cueva HS (2023)
Beto Garcia, Organ Mountain HS (2022)
Dallas Boyd, Las Cruces HS (2022)
Dominick Priddy, Rio Rancho HS (2022)
Elias Franco, Eldorado HS (2022)
Evan Wysong, Cleveland HS (2023)
Caeden Jojola, Valley HS (2023)
Conagher Pierce, Eunice HS (2022)
Gerald Lujan, Sandia HS (2023)
Griffin Hooker, Ruidoso HS (2022)
Ja'brae Boyer, Estancia HS (2022)
Jacob Pino, Bernalillo HS (2024)
Jared Melfi, Manzano HS (2022)
Kaidyn Lanham, Hot Springs HS (2024)
Luc Jaramillo, Santa Fe (2022)
Lucas Coriz, St. Michael's (2022)
Marcus Armijo, Socorro HS (2023)
Matthew Gonzales, Robertson HS (2022)
Ryan Sharpe, Bloomfield HS (2023)
Paul Cieremans, Los Lunas HS (2023)
Tomas Herrera, Gadsden HS (2023)
Note: Continue to update us with game information and stats. Send nominations to grinejosh@yahoo.com/505-414-4313.
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