The Top Offensive Standouts So Far In NM
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Zach Vigil Zach Vigil 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB Rio Rancho | 2022 State NM – 5’10 “Rio Rancho” Class of 2022 Running Back Zach Vigil Zach Vigil 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB Rio Rancho | 2022 State…
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Continue ReadingZach Vigil Zach Vigil 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB Rio Rancho | 2022 State NM – 5’10 “Rio Rancho” Class of 2022
Running Back Zach Vigil Zach Vigil 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB Rio Rancho | 2022 State NM and the Rio Rancho Rams raised some eyebrows with their 65-35 win vs Cibola High School Friday, October 1st. This was the game where he rushed for 331 yards and totaled 4 touchdowns. His stellar play this season has helped the Rio Rancho Rams remain undefeated at 6-0 and the top ranked football program in the New Mexico 6A Class according to MaxPreps. Through six games his season statistics are 914 rushing yards on 105 carries, 14 total touchdowns (12 rushing), he leads the state with 152.3 rushing yards per game and is currently tied for second in rushing touchdowns. Vigil is without a doubt the top running back prospect in New Mexico right now.
Josh Gerardo Josh Gerardo 6'1" | QB Volcano Vista | 2022 State NM – 6’1 “Volcano Vista” Class of 2022
Quarterback Josh Gerardo Josh Gerardo 6'1" | QB Volcano Vista | 2022 State NM of the Volcano Vista Hawks currently leads the New Mexico 6A class in passing yards and is 2nd in passing touchdowns through the first 8 games of the season. He has threw 1,962 passing yards and 19 touchdowns to help lead the Volcano Vista Hawks to a 5-3 record and currently ranks 7th in the latest MaxPreps rankings. Josh throws the deep ball just as good as anyone in the state of New Mexico and recently led his school to a four game winning streak heading into district play. If the Volcano Vista Hawks want to compete for that 6A State Championship, they’ll need their Quarterback Josh Gerardo Josh Gerardo 6'1" | QB Volcano Vista | 2022 State NM to continue his play.
Kieran Cordova Kieran Cordova 5'10" | 145 lbs | WR Volcano Vista | 2022 State NM – 5’8 “Volcano Vista” Class of 2022
Wide Receiver Kieran Cordova Kieran Cordova 5'10" | 145 lbs | WR Volcano Vista | 2022 State NM is one of the best at his position in New Mexico. He is not the biggest Wide Receiver but he makes up for it with his speed and catching ability. His 890 receiving yards, 49 catches and 8 touchdowns all rank 2nd in the 6A Class. Many of his receiving touchdowns this year have been big plays down the field from Quarterback Josh Gerardo Josh Gerardo 6'1" | QB Volcano Vista | 2022 State NM , those two are one of the best QB-WR connections in the state of New Mexico. Kieran is also a captain of the Volcano Vista Hawks in his senior year, and is a big reason why his school has the chance to beat any football program any given night.
Aidan Armenta Aidan Armenta 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB La Cueva | 2023 State NM – 6’2 “La Cueva” Class of 2023
Quarterback Aidan Armenta Aidan Armenta 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB La Cueva | 2023 State NM is having a strong junior year campaign currently leading the La Cueva Bears to a 7-1 record, 1st place in their respective district and the 3rd overall best ream in the 6A class. His 1st 4 games he totaled 812 passing yards and 6 total touchdowns. As the season has gone on, he’s only gotten better. Thursday, September 30th he completed 14/22 of his passes to throw 312 passing yards and 4 touchdowns to defeat Eldorado 41-0. This past weekend Saturday October 16th, he threw 3 more passing touchdowns and is in the top 3 this season in passing yards and touchdowns in the 6A Class. Him and the La Cueva Bears are playing their best football of the season at the right time just before the State Playoffs begin in a few weeks.
Dominic Esparza Dominic Esparza 5'10" | 170 lbs | DB St. Piux | 2022 State NM – 6’2 “ST. Pius” Class of 2022
Dominic Esparza Dominic Esparza 5'10" | 170 lbs | DB St. Piux | 2022 State NM might be one of the best all around football players in the state of New Mexico. He is versatile and can play multiple positions at a high level. As a Wide Receiver he has 30 catches, 498 yards and 9 touchdowns. What separates him is his ability to make plays as a kick/punt returner. Most kickers and punters kick in the other direction just so he doesn’t have a chance to catch the ball and return it for a big play or touchdown. This season he has totaled 1,090 all purpose yards and is dangerous in the return game. He also plays as a defensive back and has accumulated 47 tackles, 3 tackle for losses and has caught 3 interceptions. Dominic Esparza Dominic Esparza 5'10" | 170 lbs | DB St. Piux | 2022 State NM is a huge reason St. Pius is 6-2 and ranked 4th in Class 4A.
Evan Wysong Evan Wysong 5'10" | 165 lbs | QB Cleveland | 2023 State NM – 5’9 “V.Sue Cleveland” Class of 2023
Quarterback Evan Wysong Evan Wysong 5'10" | 165 lbs | QB Cleveland | 2023 State NM has to be considered one of the best Quarterbacks in New Mexico because of his passing ability and running ability. He is a dual-threat Quarterback for the undefeated 8-0 Cleveland Storm. The junior Quarterback has 891 passing yards and 10 passing touchdowns combined with 488 rushing yards and 9 rushing touchdowns. He is also the kicker for his school and is currently 20/21 on PAT’s and Field Goals this season. This past Thursday night, the Cleveland Storm trailed 21-0 in the 1st quarter vs the Volcano Vista Hawks but rallied and made a comeback win 44-33. Evan Wysong Evan Wysong 5'10" | 165 lbs | QB Cleveland | 2023 State NM is a big reason why the Storm currently ranks a top of the 6A Class rankings with Rio Rancho this season.
Kaden Valdez Kaden Valdez 5'11" | 175 lbs | WR Volcano Vista | 2022 State NM – 5’11 “Volcano Vista” Class of 2022
Wide Receiver Kaden Valdez Kaden Valdez 5'11" | 175 lbs | WR Volcano Vista | 2022 State NM is one of the best in New Mexico. In the 6A Class he is currently 3rd in receptions, 1st in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. This past Thursday night, he had one of the best performances of any player in New Mexico. He had 10 receptions, 262 receiving yards and caught 2 touchdowns vs the 2nd ranked Cleveland Storm. This season he has 44 catches , 914 receiving yards and 10 receiving touchdowns. Kaden Valdez Kaden Valdez 5'11" | 175 lbs | WR Volcano Vista | 2022 State NM and teammate Kieran Cordova Kieran Cordova 5'10" | 145 lbs | WR Volcano Vista | 2022 State NM might be the best Wide Receiver duo in New Mexico and with Quarterback Josh Gerado under center, gives the Volcano Vista Hawks a real shot at competing for a state championship in the next few weeks.
Exodus Ayers Exodus Ayers 6'2" | 175 lbs | ATH Proctor Academy | 2024 State New E – 6’3 “La Cueva” Class of 2023
Wide Receiver Exodus Ayers Exodus Ayers 6'2" | 175 lbs | ATH Proctor Academy | 2024 State New E is having a great junior year campaign. Him and Quarterback Aidan Armenta Aidan Armenta 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB La Cueva | 2023 State NM are considered one of the top QB-WR connections in football. Exodus Ayers Exodus Ayers 6'2" | 175 lbs | ATH Proctor Academy | 2024 State New E has helped lead the La Cueva Bears to a 7-1 record in the 6A Class and they currently rank 3rd according to MaxPreps. What separates Exodus Ayers Exodus Ayers 6'2" | 175 lbs | ATH Proctor Academy | 2024 State New E from other Wide Receivers is not just his height ability at 6’3, but his athleticism and speed. One of his better performances this season was the season opener vs Cibola high school where he had 7 catches, 100 plus yards and 3 touchdown catches. All season long Exodus Ayers Exodus Ayers 6'2" | 175 lbs | ATH Proctor Academy | 2024 State New E has been a matchup nightmare for defenses and that will continue heading into the state tournament.