Feature Vote: New Mexico High School Football Linebacker of the Year Finalists

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Vote: New Mexico High School Football Linebacker of the Year Finalists

The time has come to crown the 2024 New Mexico High School Football Linebacker of the Year! These elite players have been nominated by coaches, NMPreps staff, and premium members for their outstanding performances this season. Who will take home this prestigious honor? Cast your vote today!

Finalists​

Tristan Davis, 2025, Hobbs High School

• 158 total tackles, 86 solo
• 6 sacks, 20 tackles for loss (TFL)

Dalin Walter, 2025, Las Cruces High School

• Premier LB in New Mexico
• All-District, All-State honoree

Sebastian Acuna, 2025, Deming High School

• All-district, All-State, and All-Star player
• Key leader for the Wildcats

Nick Mertz, 2025, La Cueva High School

• 86 total tackles (70 solo, 16 assists)
• 2 sacks, 1 INT, 20 TFL
• 4 fumble recoveries, 1 defensive touchdown

Mason Posa, 2025, La Cueva High School

• 85 tackles, 7 sacks, 18 TFL
• 3 interceptions, 3 forced fumbles, 3 touchdowns
• Helped La Cueva finish 12-1

Joele Griego, 2025, St. Michael's High School

• All-District, All-Star
• Top linebacker for the Horsemen

David Chavez, 2025, Santa Rosa High School

• 100 total tackles, 65 TFL
• 12.5 sacks
• Top 2A linebacker

Brendan Cochrane, 2025, Cleveland High School

• 24 solo tackles, 28 assists
• 8 TFL, 2 sacks
• Played limited minutes due to dominant team performances

McKell Colbert, 2025, Bloomfield High School

• 110 total tackles
• 5 sacks

Daniel Rios, 2025, Volcano Vista High School

• 94 total tackles
• 3 sacks, 9 TFL

 

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