Breaking Down The Top Class of 2018 Prospects in New Mexico
By: Kyle Henderson
Manzano's Jordan Byrd (left) catches a pass during the NMPreps.com 2015 Elite Combine. He holds an offer from the University of New Mexico.
Moises Anaya - Estancia - Fullback - Has rushed for 717-yards and 13 touchdowns through 7 games this season.
Taylor Null - Artesia - Quarterback - Has started two games for the Artesia Bulldogs after starter Justin Houghtaling went down with a midseason leg injury. Threw for 264-yards and 1 touchdown to lead the Bulldogs past Alamogordo 34-30 in week 7.
Cameron Stevenson - Goddard - Quarterback/Safety - Has started 7 games at quarterback and at safety for the Goddard Rockets. Over 10 touchdowns this year.
Brandon Baeza - Las Cruces - Receiver - Started for the Dawgs as a freshman, this year he has caught 51 balls for 864-yards and scored 10 touchdowns.
Payton Ball - Las Cruces - Running Back - In his first year as a starter, Ball has been a great addition to the Bulldawgs line up. He ran for 100-yards and 3 touchdowns recently against Gadsden. On the season he has rushed for 266-yards and 11-touchdowns.
Monroe Young - Onate - Defensive Back - Sophomore defensive back that has a total 41 tackles on the season, already receiving interest from Arizona. 4.4 40-type guy.
Cade Barnard - Melrose - Quarterback - 6-foot-3, 205 pound two-year starter at Melrose and another member of the Barnard family that looks to be a next level player.
Derrick Reyes - Rio Rancho - Receiver - Has caught 25 passes this year, including a game winning hail mary against Volcano Vista in week 8.
Cody Smith - Aztec - Quarterback - Sophomore Quarterback at Aztec with good size at 6-foot-2, 215 pounds. Has thrown for 2,016-yards and 18 touchdowns.
Bryson Dowdy - Kirtland Central - Quarterback - Starting Quarterback for the Kirtland Central Broncos this year.
Keyshawn Banks - Rio Rancho - Defensive End - Has played multiple games this year for the Rams.
Damian Admire - Rio Rancho - Running Back - Has seen varsity action this year, also seen time on special teams returning punts.
Derek Loidolt - La Cueva - Linebacker - Leading tackler for the La Cueva Bears this year, tremendous aggression towards the football.
Lucas McNatt - Capital - Linebacker/Defensive End/Slot - 4.5 sacks this year, 3 interceptions, 2 receiving touchdowns, and 2 forced fumbles.
Jordan Byrd - Manzano - Receiver/Quarterback/Athlete - The fastest man in New Mexico (4.3 40-time/10.7 100M Dash) and already holds offer from New Mexico.
Gabe Trujillo - West Mesa - Safety - Second in tackles at West Mesa, on offense he has 29 carries for 239-yards and 3 touchdowns, also has a kick return for a touchdown.
Joey Fernandez Jr. - St. Michael’s - 5-foot-10, 165 pound running back that has seen action this year for the Horsemen. Father is Head Coach Joey Fernandez.
Christian Chavez - Piedra Vista - Kicker - Has kicked three field goals on the year, one from 50-yards and another 40-yards out.
Logan Cooper - Piedra Vista - Athlete - Starter on Piedra Vista’s offensive line this year at tackle
Talon Ball - Piedra Vista - Defensive End - 500 pound squat, starts for the Panthers
Thomas Wisneski - Belen - Quarterback - Yes, another Wisneski coming up, had three touchdowns against Valencia in week 8.
Angelo Trujillo - Cleveland - Quarterback - Next in line at Cleveland following Gabe Ortega, very good ball, super athletic
Chris Mar-yuen - Mayfield - Defensive Back - Very good athlete, jumped 10-feet-2 inches on broad jump this summer
Nate Arrington - Carlsbad - Quarterback - Youngest of the three Arrington boys, very good athlete, quarterback
Joren Dickey - Volcano Vista - Defensive End - Leads the team with 8 sacks this season.
Cameron Herrera - Manzano - Linebacker - Top sophomore linebacker, who is starting at Manzano
Seth Lopez - Clovis - Running Back - Ran for 100-yards and a touchdown against Grants this year
By: Kyle Henderson
Manzano's Jordan Byrd (left) catches a pass during the NMPreps.com 2015 Elite Combine. He holds an offer from the University of New Mexico.
Moises Anaya - Estancia - Fullback - Has rushed for 717-yards and 13 touchdowns through 7 games this season.
Taylor Null - Artesia - Quarterback - Has started two games for the Artesia Bulldogs after starter Justin Houghtaling went down with a midseason leg injury. Threw for 264-yards and 1 touchdown to lead the Bulldogs past Alamogordo 34-30 in week 7.
Cameron Stevenson - Goddard - Quarterback/Safety - Has started 7 games at quarterback and at safety for the Goddard Rockets. Over 10 touchdowns this year.
Brandon Baeza - Las Cruces - Receiver - Started for the Dawgs as a freshman, this year he has caught 51 balls for 864-yards and scored 10 touchdowns.
Payton Ball - Las Cruces - Running Back - In his first year as a starter, Ball has been a great addition to the Bulldawgs line up. He ran for 100-yards and 3 touchdowns recently against Gadsden. On the season he has rushed for 266-yards and 11-touchdowns.
Monroe Young - Onate - Defensive Back - Sophomore defensive back that has a total 41 tackles on the season, already receiving interest from Arizona. 4.4 40-type guy.
Cade Barnard - Melrose - Quarterback - 6-foot-3, 205 pound two-year starter at Melrose and another member of the Barnard family that looks to be a next level player.
Derrick Reyes - Rio Rancho - Receiver - Has caught 25 passes this year, including a game winning hail mary against Volcano Vista in week 8.
Cody Smith - Aztec - Quarterback - Sophomore Quarterback at Aztec with good size at 6-foot-2, 215 pounds. Has thrown for 2,016-yards and 18 touchdowns.
Bryson Dowdy - Kirtland Central - Quarterback - Starting Quarterback for the Kirtland Central Broncos this year.
Keyshawn Banks - Rio Rancho - Defensive End - Has played multiple games this year for the Rams.
Damian Admire - Rio Rancho - Running Back - Has seen varsity action this year, also seen time on special teams returning punts.
Derek Loidolt - La Cueva - Linebacker - Leading tackler for the La Cueva Bears this year, tremendous aggression towards the football.
Lucas McNatt - Capital - Linebacker/Defensive End/Slot - 4.5 sacks this year, 3 interceptions, 2 receiving touchdowns, and 2 forced fumbles.
Jordan Byrd - Manzano - Receiver/Quarterback/Athlete - The fastest man in New Mexico (4.3 40-time/10.7 100M Dash) and already holds offer from New Mexico.
Gabe Trujillo - West Mesa - Safety - Second in tackles at West Mesa, on offense he has 29 carries for 239-yards and 3 touchdowns, also has a kick return for a touchdown.
Joey Fernandez Jr. - St. Michael’s - 5-foot-10, 165 pound running back that has seen action this year for the Horsemen. Father is Head Coach Joey Fernandez.
Christian Chavez - Piedra Vista - Kicker - Has kicked three field goals on the year, one from 50-yards and another 40-yards out.
Logan Cooper - Piedra Vista - Athlete - Starter on Piedra Vista’s offensive line this year at tackle
Talon Ball - Piedra Vista - Defensive End - 500 pound squat, starts for the Panthers
Thomas Wisneski - Belen - Quarterback - Yes, another Wisneski coming up, had three touchdowns against Valencia in week 8.
Angelo Trujillo - Cleveland - Quarterback - Next in line at Cleveland following Gabe Ortega, very good ball, super athletic
Chris Mar-yuen - Mayfield - Defensive Back - Very good athlete, jumped 10-feet-2 inches on broad jump this summer
Nate Arrington - Carlsbad - Quarterback - Youngest of the three Arrington boys, very good athlete, quarterback
Joren Dickey - Volcano Vista - Defensive End - Leads the team with 8 sacks this season.
Cameron Herrera - Manzano - Linebacker - Top sophomore linebacker, who is starting at Manzano
Seth Lopez - Clovis - Running Back - Ran for 100-yards and a touchdown against Grants this year
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