Updated 2023 rankings: Fastest Stock Risers, Part 1
Earlier today we published the updated 2023 rankings. Here are some of the fastest stock risers who experienced the biggest leaps up the rankings compared to the last rankings in September. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series. Colt…
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Continue ReadingEarlier today we published the updated 2023 rankings. Here are some of the fastest stock risers who experienced the biggest leaps up the rankings compared to the last rankings in September. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series.
Colt Mangino Colt Mangino 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB La Cueva | 2023 State NM , La Cueva: In his first action with the Bears varsity, Mangino emerged as one of the top defensive backs in the Albuquerque area, helping La Cueva reach the 6A semifinals. Mangino finished with 42 tackles and 3 interceptions, including a key pick in the playoff win over Volcano Vista.
Chris Johnson Chris Johnson 5'9" | 135 lbs | WR West Mesa | 2023 State NM , West Mesa: Johnson demonstrated Saturday in the first practice for the NM Legacy 7×7 team the soft hands and elite athleticism that has made him one of the best receivers in the state. Johnson finished his junior year with 39 receptions and 5 touchdowns. He earned First-Team All-District honors.
Alexavier Carreon Alexavier Carreon 6'1" | RB Jal | 2023 State NM , Jal: The younger brother of Roger Carreon Roger Carreon 6'5" | 305 lbs | OL Jal | 2022 State NM , our #1 prospect in the 2021 class and a Boise State signee, quarterbacked Jal to the Class 2A state championship game by rushing for close to 2,000 yards and scoring an amazing 29 TD. He’s a major reason Jal will be strong contender for the 2A crown in 2022.
Exodus Ayers Exodus Ayers 6'2" | 175 lbs | ATH Proctor Academy | 2024 State New E , La Cueva: A year ago, Ayers was totally off the radar screen as far as high school football was concerned. Fans in Albuquerque knew him as an outstanding basketball player. But then Ayers decided to take his impressive talents to the gridiron. Result? He’s our #1 WR in the state for the 2023 class. He caught 41 passes for 901 yards and 15 TD. He averaged 22 yards per reception and more than one-third of his catches resulted in a TD. He has Division I ability.
Michael Ash Michael Ash 6'0" | 275 lbs | DL Bernalillo | 2023 State NM , Bernalillo: Ash served notice last fall that he’ll be one of the top defensive linemen in the Albuquerque Metro Area in 2022, collecting 61 tackles and an impressive 24 tackles for loss in 9 games last season. He added 5 sacks. Ash will be the backbone of the Spartans defense in 2022.
Andres Madrid Andres Madrid 5'11" | 175 lbs | RB Santa Rosa | 2023 State NM , Santa Rosa: Many New Mexico high school football fans have probably never heard of the 5-foot-11, 175 pound Madrid because he plays for a 2A school in northeast NM and lives a considerable distance from the state’s major metropolitan areas. But he put together one of the best seasons by a running back last fall, rushing for 1,370 yards and 15 TD in 9 games.
Malachi Thymes Malachi Thymes 5'8" | 165 lbs | RB Sandia | 2023 State NM , Sandia: Thymes served notice early that 2021 was going to be a special season for him as he raced 91 yards for a TD on Sandia’s first offensive snap of the season. He finished with 238 yards rushing in that season-opening win over Valley. He finished with 1,288 yards rushing and 17 TD along with 16 receptions to lift the Matadors into the 6A playoffs.
Hector Armendariz Hector Armendariz 5'8" | DB Hobbs | 2023 State NM , Hobbs: Armendariz emerged as one of the leaders for Hobbs, finishing the season with 95 tackles, 8 TFL, 2 interceptions and 13 passes defended. So, opposing quarterbacks threw in Armendariz’s direction all season long but he proved up to the task. He’ll be one of the top DBs in the state in 2022.
Blessed to be named first team all state free safety! Thank you @NMHSCA
— Colt Mangino (@ManginoColt) December 14, 2021
Junior Year-
732 All-Purpose Yards
39 Receptions
5 tds
6 tackles
1 FF
1st Team All-District Slot
2nd Team All-Metro Slot
USA Football All American🇺🇸
Check out my highlight-https://t.co/qWtm3byN1T— Chris “Bobby” Johnson II (@chris_2_shifty) November 14, 2021
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