‘UNM was the best fit’: 2021 La Cueva DE/OLB commits to Lobos
When first-year New Mexico head coach Danny Gonzales, a native of Albuquerque, was hired in December, he vowed to boost the Lobos’ in-state recruiting efforts after the previous staff all but ignored the talent in the state. So far, Gonzales…
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Continue ReadingWhen first-year New Mexico head coach Danny Gonzales, a native of Albuquerque, was hired in December, he vowed to boost the Lobos’ in-state recruiting efforts after the previous staff all but ignored the talent in the state.
So far, Gonzales is making good on his promise.
Late Saturday night, 2021 Albuquerque (NM) La Cueva DE/OLB Ja’Shon Lowery Ja’Shon Lowery 6'5" | DL La Cueva | 2021 State NM committed to the Lobos, becoming the fourth Top 10 prospect in our 2021 player rankings to pledge to UNM. The 6-foot-5, 235-pound Lowery joins Clovis DL Jaden Phillips Jaden Phillips 6'2" | DL Clovis | 2021 State NM (#5), Cleveland WR Luke Wysong Luke Wysong 5'10" | WR Cleveland | 2021 State NM (#6) and Goddard OL Larry Luna Larry Luna 6'5" | OL Goddard | 2021 State NM (#7) in committing to the Lobos.
“UNM was the best fit for me in that all the coaches made me feel like I was wanted and needed,” Lowery told Prep Redzone New Mexico. “I’m being recruited as an athlete. I want to play on both sides of the ball. When I told the coach that I was coming there, he sounded very happy and excited.”
The early signing signing for the 2021 class begins in mid-December.
As a sophomore, Lowery helped lead La Cueva to the 2018 Class 6A state championship. Last season, Lowery finished with 51 tackles, 6 sacks and 2 forced fumbles as the Bears reached the 6A quarterfinals.
“As a football player, I would say I’m explosive and have lots of energy,” Lowery said. “I’m a leader and willing to do anything to come out with a win.”
New Mexico State also offered Lowery.
After a GREAT talk with @CoachGonzUNM I’m 100% COMMITTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO!! 🔴⚪️ 🐺 @JamesDYodice @bangulo @adamgorney @JHaywoodUNM @CoachLongUNM @DavidHowes5 @LoboRecruiting @UNMLoboFB pic.twitter.com/cveBAB4Igb
— Ja’Shon Lowery (@JashonLowery1) July 12, 2020
Yes sir.. 🔥🔥🐺🐺👀@UNMLoboFB @LoboRecruiting @JHaywoodUNM @LaCuevaFootball pic.twitter.com/vuqRLwfCaz
— Ja’Shon Lowery (@JashonLowery1) June 19, 2020