Top 5 Class of 2022 Running Backs in New Mexico
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The junior class in the state of New Mexico (2022 graduates) is filled with some talented running backs, some of whom should go on and play at the next level. They’ll play this spring and then finish their prep football…
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Continue ReadingThe junior class in the state of New Mexico (2022 graduates) is filled with some talented running backs, some of whom should go on and play at the next level. They’ll play this spring and then finish their prep football careers in the fall.
Zach Vigil Zach Vigil 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB Rio Rancho | 2022 State NM , Rio Rancho: Who’s the top junior running back in New Mexico? It’s Vigil. He rushed for 1,253 yards and 18 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2019, helping Rio Rancho reach the Class 6A championship game. He had 242 total carries, an average of 18.6 per game. Could the Rams rely on Vigil even more this spring to the tune of 22-25 carries per game? Don’t bet against it. After all, when you have a horse like Vigil, you ride ‘em as much as you can.
Martell Mora Martell Mora 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB Santa Fe High | 2022 State NM , Santa Fe: As we described in a recent story, Mora helping spearhead the revival at Santa Fe, which lost 30+ games in a row a few years back but finished 4-6 in 2019. He rushed for 851 yards and 7 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2019. The Demons have a dynamic offensive backfield with Mora and QB Luc Jaramillo, another intriguing 2022 prospect. We’ll see both in the fall when Santa Fe looks to make some serious noise in Class 6A.
Adrian Rodriguez Adrian Rodriguez 5'9" | RB Santa Teresa | 2022 State NM , Santa Teresa: The Desert Warriors (one of the best nicknames in New Mexico) won their first five games in 2019 and Rodriguez led the way as a sophomore, finishing the season with 1,028 rushing yards. He doesn’t get much publicity in the central and northern New Mexico, but Rodriguez is one of the state’s top 2022 prospects and another big year could generate serious interest on the recruiting trail.
Cayden Dunn, Moriarty: Moriarty finished with a 2-9 record in 2019, which explains why Dunn is practically unknown outside of his hometown heading into the spring season. Dunn rushed for 791 yards and averaged 7.1 yards per carry as a sophomore. If Moriarty climbs the 4A ladder in the spring, Dunn will carry them there, especially in the wake of the tragic passing of Pedro Sandoval in an automobile accident a few months ago.
Marco Ybarra Marco Ybarra 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB St. Pius X | 2022 State NM , St. Pius X: The junior isn’t just the top running back in Metro Albuquerque, he’s also one of the strongest. Of course, there’s probably a connection between the two. His sophomore season was cut short by injury, but there’s no mistaking Ybarra’s ability. If he stays healthy, Ybarra could put up some serious numbers in the spring and next fall. He’s one to watch on the recruiting trail. And he was just elected Junior Class President. Man of many talents.
Honorable Mention: Bracxton Hall (Ruidoso); Marino Rivera-Noblitt Marino Rivera-Noblitt 5'5" | RB Estancia | 2022 State NM (Estancia); Damian Gallegos (West Las Vegas); Dylan Green (Loving); Jordan Armijo (Socorro); Matthew Suazo (Taos); Jesse Murphy (Valley); Lucas Montoya Lucas Montoya 6'0" | LB St. Michael's | 2021 State NM (St. Michael’s).
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— Zach Vigil (@zacharyvigil21) December 22, 2020
Some Santa Fe Demons representing at the O/D All American Bowl in Arlington, TX. @martellmora32 @BenWhiteSFH Matt Maestas, Luc Jaramillo, Cameron Romero & Santiago Quintana. Let’s Go Demons! pic.twitter.com/WJx3Zhi76x
— SFHS Demons Football (@demons_football) January 27, 2021
Pleased to announce I've been elected Junior Class President, I can't wait to work on some new projects before the end of the year! Campaign for student body president commencing soon 🤫 https://t.co/V2KUkep61W
— Marco Ybarra; '22 (@marcoayb) January 20, 2021