City Series: Top Defensive Backs In Northern NM
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We conclude the final phase of our ‘City Series’ by taking a look at the Top 5 defensive backs in Northern New Mexico: Creed Chavez, St. Michael’s: A rising senior, Chavez has shown during the 7-on-7 season that he’s ready…
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Continue ReadingWe conclude the final phase of our ‘City Series’ by taking a look at the Top 5 defensive backs in Northern New Mexico:
Creed Chavez, St. Michael’s: A rising senior, Chavez has shown during the 7-on-7 season that he’s ready for a huge final season with the Horsemen. Chavez displays a knowledge of x’ and O’s that few players of his age possess.
Drew Perez Drew Perez 5'9" | 140 lbs | DB BLoomfield | 2024 State NM , Bloomfield: Perez had 34 tackles as a sophomore for Bloomfield last season as the Bobcats earned a top four seed in the Class 4A playoffs and reached the semifinals before seeing their season end.
W.D. Hyer W.D. Hyer 5'10" | 165 lbs | DB Raton | 2024 State NM , Raton: Another promising 2024 prospect, Hyer and the Raton defense flew under the radar last season. Hyer finished with 33 tackles in 9 games. Even though Raton lost several major contributors from last season’s 11-1 team, they have enough talent coming back to be a major contender again.
Adrian Rivera Adrian Rivera 5'9" | 170 lbs | DB Robertson | 2023 State NM , Robertson: The rising senior helped lead Robertson to the Class 3A title in 2021 with 78 tackles in 10 games. The Cardinals have been one of the most consistent program in Class 3A over the last decade with numerous appearances in the state championship game.
Avelino Trujillo, Capital: Trujillo was one of Capital’s top defensive players a season ago and he’ll help ease the Jaguars transition to Class 6A this season. He is one of many Capital players returning in 2022 after gaining valuable experience last season.
HONORABLE MENTION: Noah Washington Noah Washington 5'10" | 145 lbs | WR Taos | 2024 State NM (Taos); Dax Vigil Dax Vigil 6'2" | 155 lbs | DB Piedra Vista | 2023 State NM (Piedra Vista); Mario Saenz Mario Saenz 5'8" | 160 lbs | DB Raton | 2024 State NM (Raton); Israel Rodriguez (Santa Fe).
Honored to have coached @creedchavez since he was 9. He has been starter since his sophomore year at St. Michael's following our oppositions best receivers. Im not surprised to hear of the success he had in Phoenix. This kid can ball. #NextLevel #LockdownDB @nmpreps @NMrecruits https://t.co/xcIJiqe850
— CoachMateo (@CoachMateoRael) March 17, 2022
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— Creed Chavez (@creedchavez) January 6, 2022
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— Raton Football (@RatonFootball) June 8, 2022