2022 Rankings: Top 10 Newcomers
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With three weeks in the books, we have updated our 2022 rankings. As always, there was plenty of movement up and down the rankings. These are the Top 10 newcomers: Landon Williams Landon Williams 6'3" | 225 lbs | DL…
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Continue ReadingWith three weeks in the books, we have updated our 2022 rankings. As always, there was plenty of movement up and down the rankings. These are the Top 10 newcomers:
Landon Williams Landon Williams 6'3" | 225 lbs | DL Albuquerque | 2022 State NM , DE (Albuquerque): Nobody in the Albuquerque Metro Area is more underrated than the 6-foot-3, 215 pound Williams. But he now holds offers from New Mexico Highlands and Southwestern Assemblies of God University.
Mario Lozano Mario Lozano 6'1" | 260 lbs | OL Hobbs | 2022 State NM , OL (Hobbs): Lozano has become one of the best 2022 offensive linemen in the state. He committed to FCS Valparaiso in August.
Dominic Esquibel Dominic Esquibel 6'2" | 225 lbs | RB Pojoaque Valley | 2022 State NM , RB (Pojoaque Valley): After relocating from Colorado, Esquibel has emerged as one of the top 2022 running backs in the state. He had 524 rushing yards in the first two games ahead of Thursday night’s home contest against Highland.
Kragen Cadman Kragen Cadman 5'11" | 175 lbs | QB Kirtland Central | 2022 State NM , QB (Kirtland Central): Cadman earned the starting QB job at Kirtland Central before the season and has been a catalyst for the Broncos’ high-scoring offense.
Julian Cobos Julian Cobos 6'2" | 175 lbs | QB Santa Teresa | 2022 State NM , QB (Santa Teresa): Cobos has taken his basketball talents and applied them to the football field. He has rushed for 302 yards and thrown for 176 as the Desert Warriors have started the campaign with a 2-1 mark.
Aidan St. John Aidan St. John 6'1" | 195 lbs | RB Eldorado | 2022 State NM , RB (Eldorado): After injuries to other players thrust him into the spotlight, St. John has emerged as one of the top running backs in Class 6A. He has 355 yards on 80 carries in the first three games.
John Fahey John Fahey 6'5" | 300 lbs | OL Eldorado | 2022 State NM , OL (Eldorado): Who has been opening the holes for St. John? Fahey is listed at 6-foot-5, 298 pounds.
Joshua Sanchez Joshua Sanchez 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB Alamogordo | 2022 State NM , RB (Alamogordo): The Tigers hoped somebody would step up and replace Sean Hays Sean Hays 6'0" | 205 lbs | RB Alamogordo | 2021 State NM at running back. Sanchez has 223 yards in the first three games.
Diego Snell-Martinez Diego Snell-Martinez 170 lbs | RB Bloomfield | 2022 State NM , RB (Bloomfield): Snell-Martinez, who doubles as both running back and linebacker, is one of the leaders for a Bloomfield team that’s off to a 3-0 start.
Devin Rice Devin Rice 5'9" | 160 lbs | RB Rio Rancho | 2022 State NM , Rio Rancho: Rice exploded out of obscurity a couple of weeks ago when he broke off a 90-yardTD run against La Cueva. He’s the No. 2 RB for the Rams behind Zach Vigil Zach Vigil 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB Rio Rancho | 2022 State NM , but acts like a No. 1.
Extremely excited to announce I have earned my very first first offer to play football at New Mexico Highlands University!! #grateful @coach_asuega @NMHUCoachKirk @PrepRedzoneNM @smallsadventure @OldSchool_TJ @TrustMyEyesO pic.twitter.com/tExquGkSHV
— Landon Williams (@iamlandoo) June 28, 2021
1000% commited🟡🟤 @valpoufootball @CoachLFox pic.twitter.com/LAVCq40WZs
— Mario Lozano (@23_dodgerblue) August 15, 2021