Ten 2022 prospects who deserve a chance at the next level
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A couple of days ago we told you the top 10 prospects in New Mexico (based on our latest 2022 rankings) who have yet to commit or sign to play college football. Today, we tell you about 10 more 2022…
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Continue ReadingA couple of days ago we told you the top 10 prospects in New Mexico (based on our latest 2022 rankings) who have yet to commit or sign to play college football. Today, we tell you about 10 more 2022 prospects that we strongly believe have earned an opportunity (and have expressed the interest) to compete at the next level. Players listed in alphabetical order:
Richard Arreola, Roswell: Roswell turned its 2021 season around (0-4 start to district championship) because Arreola and other players turned up the volume in the second half of the season. He played several positions, including quarterback, running back, wide receiver and defensive back. Arreola wants to play college football but has no offers yet.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11432165/Richard-Arreola
Adan Chavez, Santa Fe: Also an outstanding wrestler and track athlete, Chavez was an integral part of the Demons in 2021 as SFHA registered the school’s first winning record in 23 years. Chavez holds 8 offers, including Minnesota-Morris, Carthage College, Bethany College and Clarke University. No decision yet, though.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11471665/Adan-Chavez
Seth Chavez Seth Chavez 6'0" | 210 lbs | TE Centennial | 2022 State NM , Centennial: Chavez was one of the top tight ends in the state this past season as he earned First-Team All-State honors, but the offers have been slow in coming. He has good size (6-0, 210) and can play tight end, slot back or H-Back. Bethany College offered in October. However, Chavez appears headed to NMMI.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11150405/61856e904df6410478402083
Tayten Hilliard Tayten Hilliard 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR Lovington | 2022 State NM , Lovington: Hilliard was one of the top two-way players in Class 4A last season, catching 36 passes for 631 yards and 9 TD on offense and totaling over 100 tackle son defense. But like several of his Lovington teammates, he’s focuse don basketball right now. Western New Mexico has offered.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11368959/61ba8a235ef6e303000f593b
Izaiyah John Izaiyah John 6'3" | 295 lbs | OL Volcano Vista | 2022 State NM , Volcano Vista: A year ago we predicted 2021 would be the ‘Year of the Offensive Lineman” in New Mexico. In recruiting, that’s how it has played out with about 10 OL signing LOIs, including 6 with WNMU. John has the size (6-4, 290) and skills to play at the next level. He has offers from New Mexico Highlands, Gustavus, Fort Lewis and Southwestern Oklahoma State.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14622935/6184c181d225700cf0d9464e
Ian Lopez Ian Lopez QB Centennial | 2022 State NM , Centennial: Lopez was one of the most dynamic players in the state last season, leading Centennial to the district championship and a top four seed in the Class 6A playoffs. He has been quiet on the recruiting front but holds offers from New Mexico Highlands and Midway University in Kentucky.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/10371791/61d62d39da50af03186e2711
Nathan Lopez Nathan Lopez 5'5" | 135 lbs | WR Cibola | 2022 State NM , Cibola: Let’s face it. If Lopez, dubbed ‘The People’s Champion,’ was 6-feet tall rather than 5-foot-6, he would at minimum have his choice of Division II offers. But lack of size didn’t prevent Lopez from becoming the state’s No. 1 WR this past season in terms of receptions (88 for 1,216 yards) by a wide margin. He plays much bigger than his size. He has offers from Bethany College and Hastings College.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11798813/6195523023529c08c03bc554
Tristen Ludi-Herrera Tristen Ludi-Herrera 5'11" | 150 lbs | WR Bernalillo | 2022 State NM , Bernalillo: Another dynamic playmaker who deserves more love on the recruiting trail. Ludi-Herrera caught 51 passes for Bernalillo this past season and amassed nearly 1,700 all-purpose yards. Defensively, he made 146 tackles, one of the highest totals in the state. Yet, as of right now, he holds just one offer – New Mexico Highlands.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12309377/61e1ddf8b5360e0920918479
Jacob Miranda Jacob Miranda 5'10" | 170 lbs | RB Sandia | 2022 State NM , Sandia: Although limited by injuries, Miranda helped Sandia reach the Class 6A playoffs. He holds offers from St. Ambrose, Concordia University Nebraska, Crown College and Albright College. He recently visited Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11791485/618c6e9e2aa7ac0bb84e7917
Joey Reza Joey Reza 5'11" | 170 lbs | RB Deming | 2022 State NM , Deming: Reza is one of the most underrated running backs in the state, amassing 1,400 rushing yards and 22 TD in 2021. Coaches apparently love his film as he holds offers from Western New Mexico, New Mexico Highlands, Pacific (Ore.) University, Midway University and McPherson College.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13382129/618bea6f2aa7ac0bb84e20bf
Blessed to have received my 8th offer from @Coach_Gehlen and @UMMFootball #GoCougs 🐾@CoachPerrone @demons_football @PrepRedzoneNM @NMrecruits pic.twitter.com/swzFzlvmf6
— Adan Chavez (@Adanchavez43) February 3, 2022
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
https://twitter.com/tayten_hilliard/status/1484025273754402817
After a great talk with @NMHUCoachBlair I’m blessed to receive my 1st D2 offer from @NMHUFTBL ! @NMHUCoachKirk @CoachWallin @CoachMcTeigue @NMrecruits pic.twitter.com/SugYGX4OY7
— Izaiyah John (@IzaiyahJ) November 21, 2021
Nathan Lopez
Cibola HS; Albuquerque, NM
Class of 2022
Position: WR/DB
40: 4.7
2021 Senior Season
88recs
17 TD’s
1,216 rec yards
1st Team All-District WR
2nd Team All-District DB
1st Team All-State WR
2nd Team All-State DB https://t.co/cWvZpBwawI— Nathan Lopez (@nathanlopezNM) February 10, 2022
Beyond blessed to receive my first offer to play football at the next level. A huge thank you to @NMHUFTBL and @NMHUcoachrhud for giving me an opportunity. @j2cobos @jarmaine94 @CoachMillerBHS pic.twitter.com/qA8Jak9M1n
— Tristen Ludi-Herrera (@tludiherrera) January 22, 2022
Had a great time visiting @InsideWLC . Wanna thank the coaches at @WLC_Football for welcoming me into their school n program. @WLCCoachTreske @CoachRFreeland ‼️‼️🟢⚪️⚫️ pic.twitter.com/e72Z7e1xOy
— Jacob Miranda (@JacobKMiranda) February 25, 2022
https://twitter.com/joey_beast21/status/1491559382240272384