Updated 2022 Rankings: Top Newcomers, Part 1
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We’ve updated the 2022 rankings in the wake of the conclusion of the 2021 season and ahead of the upcoming signing period. Over 200 players are included in the new ranking. Here are 10 of the most notable newcomers to…
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Continue ReadingWe’ve updated the 2022 rankings in the wake of the conclusion of the 2021 season and ahead of the upcoming signing period. Over 200 players are included in the new ranking. Here are 10 of the most notable newcomers to our rankings (in alphabetical order):
Carlos Archuleta Carlos Archuleta 6'0" | 170 lbs | LB Rio Rancho | 2022 State NM , Rio Rancho: The Rams didn’t reach the Class 6A championship game simply because they had a great offense. They’re defense was pretty good too, and Archuleta was one of the standouts from his outside linebacker spot. He had three interceptions in Rio Rancho’s big win over Volcano Vista late in the regular season.
Raymetrius Benally Raymetrius Benally 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB Kirtland Central | 2022 State NM , Kirtland Central: Folks in the Four Corners know how good Benally is. College coaches do too considering he has 10 offers less than a month to signing day, including a PWO Offer from D2 Fort Lewis College in Durango, Co. He was a tackling machine for the Broncos this past season, finishing with 99 tackles and 3 interceptions.
Seth Chavez Seth Chavez 6'0" | 210 lbs | TE Centennial | 2022 State NM , Centennial: Tight end is often a forgotten position in today’s world of high school football, but Chavez flourished for the district-winning Hawks. He was named First-Team All-State by NMHSCA and First-Team All-District. He proved a valuable weapon for Centennial all season long.
Deven Dyer Deven Dyer 6'3" | 235 lbs | DL La Cueva | 2022 State NM , La Cueva: As expected, New Mexico signee Hunter Haemker led La Cueva in tackles this past season but the 6-foot-4, 235-pound Dyer wasn’t far behind at his DE position with 57 tackles (43 solo) and a team-leading 16 tackles for loss and 8 sacks. The improvement Dyer made from his sophomore year to now has been remarkable. Eastern New Mexico and New Mexico Highlands have offered.
Zander Doyle Zander Doyle 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB Los Lunas | 2022 State NM , Los Lunas: According to MaxPreps, only 18 players in New Mexico collected 100 or more tackles in 2021. Doyle was one of them as he led Los Lunas with 103. He added 9 TL. The Tigers’ high-powered offense grabbed most of the attention in its season-long run to the Class 5A title but the defense led by Doyle was outstanding as well.
Ethan Estrada Ethan Estrada 6'0" | LB Centennial | 2022 State NM , Centennial: Who was the Defensive Player of the Year for District 6A-3? Estrada. He earned First-Team All-District and Second-Team All-State honors. Definitely flew under the radar for most of the season for Centennial.
Matthew Gonzales Matthew Gonzales 5'5" | QB Robertson | 2022 State NM , Robertson: Gonzales may have carved out one of the most remarkable seasons in New Mexico High School football. Despite not playing football for nearly two years (Las Vegas school district opted out of the spring season), Gonzales joined the 1,000-1,000 club for quarterbacks by throwing for 1,320 yards and 14 TD while rushing for 1,206 yards and 20 TD in leading Robertson on a captivating run to the Class 3A title.
Brody Jaquez Brody Jaquez 6'4" | 230 lbs | DL Belen | 2022 State NM , Belen: The 6-foot-3, 230-pound Jaquez has piled up the post-season honors after a sensational season – including our Class 5A Defensive Player of the Year – that saw him amass nearly 30 tackles for loss. Eastern New Mexico and New Mexico Highlands have offered.
Izaiyah John Izaiyah John 6'3" | 295 lbs | OL Volcano Vista | 2022 State NM , Volcano Vista: The 6-foot-3, 290-pounder emerged as one of the top offensive linemen in Albuquerque this past season, helping protect strong-armed QB Josh Gerardo Josh Gerardo 6'1" | QB Volcano Vista | 2022 State NM . He was named Second-team All-State by NMHSCA. Somebody at the next level is going to get a rapidly improving player. New Mexico Highlands, Fort Lewis College and Gustavus have offered.
Jesse Rodriguez Jesse Rodriguez 5'9" | 170 lbs | RB Carlsbad | 2022 State NM , Carlsbad: Rodriguez was a dynamic, quick RB for the Cavemen, rushing for 818 yards on 135 carries, averaging more than 6 yards per carry. Pacific University in Oregon and Avila University in Kansas City, Mo. have offered.
Senior Season🏈🏈
Total Tackles 99
43 Solo Tackles
56 Assist Tackles
1st Team All District Defensive MVP@NMrecruits @nmpreps @PrepRedzoneNM @ pic.twitter.com/jGCDHBtetV— Ray Benally (@Benally35) December 13, 2021
Congratulations to @yvng_seth for making 1st team All-State at the TE position! @NMHSCA pic.twitter.com/mA6m4PV81C
— Aaron Ocampo (@Angrybirdfb) December 14, 2021
Check out my senior season highlight – https://t.co/RrOttt2utQ
102 Tackles
16 TFL’s
29 QB hurries
1INT
10 Sacks
5 Forced fumbles
4 Fumble recoveries
6 Tipped passes@FBCoachHurley @PrepRedzoneNM @NMrecruits @RamarWatson pic.twitter.com/N7pQ9DCMZ3
— Deven Dyer (@5ive5iveDE) November 25, 2021
https://twitter.com/2022Brody/status/1455675217636851715
— Izaiyah John (@IzaiyahJ) December 18, 2021
So proud! 1st Team All District Running-back and Linebacker, All-Academic, and All Respect Team. Looking for a home! @_rod_jesse C/O 2022
5’9” 170 40:4.5 Bench: 315
GPA: 3.7
RB/LB Carlsbad HS, Carlsbad, NM
Stats: 818 yds/135 rushes/5 TD/ 6.06 yprhttps://t.co/qQXnshoJyW— Jessie Rodriguez (@jessejrod) December 9, 2021