2022 Rankings: Fastest Stock Risers
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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 10 players turned it up a notch and made the biggest jumps up the rankings:…
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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 10 players turned it up a notch and made the biggest jumps up the rankings:
Kieran Cordova Kieran Cordova 5'10" | 145 lbs | WR Volcano Vista | 2022 State NM , WR (Volcano Vista): Cordova is off to a phenomenal start to the 2021 season with 15 receptions for 363 yards and 2 touchdowns. In Volcano Vista’s last game against Manzano, Cordova showcased his speed in getting separation from the Monarchs secondary. According to MaxPreps, Cordova ranks second in the state in receiving yardage going into Week 4.
Highlights: https://youtu.be/XMMsoMIRGYA
Joseph Perez Joseph Perez 6'0" | 195 lbs | LB Lovington | 2022 State NM , LB (Lovington): Yeah, Lovington is 3-0 in part because of a prolific offense led by a stellar receiving corps. But the Wildcats also possess a strong defense. Perez is fourth in the state in tackles with 32, an average of more than 10 tackles for game, with 6.0 tackles for loss.
Highlights: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11368939/6133ce45664be206ac126f67
Ian Lopez Ian Lopez QB Centennial | 2022 State NM , QB (Centennial): Lopez has demonstrated the dual threat skills that had Hawks coach Aaron Ocampo giddy before the season. Against West Mesa, Lopez raced 89 yards for a touchdown on Centennial first offensive play from scrimmage before throwing a 50-yardTD pass later in the contest.
Highlights: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/10371791/60beb9ab15f5e10e10c16212
Hunter Haemaker Hunter Haemaker 6'3" | 215 lbs | LB La Cueva | 2022 State NM , LB (La Cueva): Watching Haemker roam all over the field making plays, you’re reminded why New Mexico offered. The 6-foot-3 Haemker committed to the Lobos, and he’s backed up that commitment with his play on the field. Last week Haemker and the Bears defense held Las Cruces to 10 points on the Bulldawgs’ home field.
Highlights: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11889919/61350ca9f5699d08c4641733
Martell Mora Martell Mora 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB Santa Fe High | 2022 State NM , RB/DB (Santa Fe): Is there a more exciting player in the state? Probably not. Mora has rocketed up the rankings with a sensational start to the season: 456 rushing yards and 7 TDs on 38 carries, 2 receptions for 55 yards and 1 punt return for TD. He’s also a college prospect after running a sub-4.5 in the 40 in July. Eastern New Mexico has expressed interest.
Highlights: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11538452/61357a4d3448e70998df1f47
Colton Graham Colton Graham 5'10" | 165 lbs | QB Hobbs | 2022 State NM , QB (Hobbs): Graham has emerged as one of the top senior quarterbacks in the state this season. So far this season he’s thrown for 369 yards and two touchdowns in leading Hobbs to a 2-1 record. His encouraging start come son the heel of a spring campaign in which he threw for 649 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Highlights: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/10098958/6071ffca0dc00019c0d74a8c
Josh Gerardo Josh Gerardo 6'1" | QB Volcano Vista | 2022 State NM , QB (Volcano Vista): Few players rose higher up the rankings than Gerardo. He won a quarterback battle during the summer and preseason camp and so far he’s made head coach Chad Wallin look like a genius. In two games he’s already thrown for 716 yards and 7 TDs, including 443 yards and six TDs in the rout of Manzano. He’s second in the state in passing yardage.
Highlights: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12422583/6138363cd225130edc60c179
Tristen Ludi-Herrera Tristen Ludi-Herrera 5'11" | 150 lbs | WR Bernalillo | 2022 State NM , WR Bernalillo: Who’s the leading receiver in terms of yardage in the entire state? Ludi-Herrera. He has 12 receptions for 390 yards and 4 touchdowns. Bernalillo is know for its stout (3 shutouts in 3 games) defense, but Ludi-Herrera gives them an elite offensive threat as well.
Highlights: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12309377/5f43c811b023830bf4514fa5
Matthew Quartieri Matthew Quartieri 6'3" | 215 lbs | WR Raton | 2022 State NM , TE/DL (Raton): The 6-foot-3 Quartieri is a major reason Raton is ranked No. 2 in Class 3 by MaxPreps. He excels on both sides of the ball, catching passes from his brother Dylan Quartieri Dylan Quartieri 6'1" | QB Raton | 2022 State NM (15 receptions for 249 yards) and leading the Raton defense with a team-high 25 tackles. He already holds college offers and will certainly play at the next level.
Highlights: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/10318837/6137796c0c53750e94788b07
James Jenkins James Jenkins 6'0" | WR Hope Christian | 2022 State NM , QB/WR (Hope Christian): Everything you want to know about Jenkins came early in last week’s game at Albuquerque Academy. After Hope Christian stopped Academy on fourth down inside the 5-yard line, Jenkins raced 96 yards for a touchdown on the next play. Jenkins is one of the most dynamic players in Class 3A.
Highlights: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13120028/613526043448e70998dec33f