Updated 2024 Rankings: New Additions (Part 2)
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We revealed our updated 2024 rankings on Monday. As always, the fresh rankings featured a considerable number of newcomers. In Part 2 of a series, here are 10 more additions to the rankings: Mateo Baca Mateo Baca 5'5" | 145…
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Continue ReadingWe revealed our updated 2024 rankings on Monday. As always, the fresh rankings featured a considerable number of newcomers. In Part 2 of a series, here are 10 more additions to the rankings:
Mateo Baca Mateo Baca 5'5" | 145 lbs | DB Escalante | 2024 State NM , Escalante: While Baca played on both sides of the ball last season as a sophomore, he made his greatest impact on defense as a free safety with 51 tackles, 3 QB hurries and 1 TFL.
David Beasley David Beasley 5'10" | 155 lbs | DB Centennial | 2024 State NM , Centennial: Beasley is a major contributor in Centennial’s secondary, earning Second-Team All-District honors as a sophomore. This year, he’ll aim for First-Team honors.
Joshua Calhoon Joshua Calhoon RB Estancia | 2024 State NM , Estancia: Calhoon was Estancia’s No. 3 running back in 2021 and finished with 210 yards rushing on 39 carries. This season he’ll combine with dual threat QB Ja’Brae Boyer Ja’Brae Boyer 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB Estancia | 2023 State NM to give Estancia formidable rushing attack. Calhoon added 27 tackles on defense.
Seth Dunlap Seth Dunlap 6'0" | LB Estancia | 2024 State NM , Estancia: It’s not often you see a sophomore lead a high school football team in tackles but that’s what Dunlap did in 2021, totaling 49 tackles, 10 TFL, 4 forced fumbles and 1 sack in 8 games. In short, Dunlap was around the football a lot.
Elijah Garabedian Elijah Garabedian 5'10" | 170 lbs | WR Rio Rancho | 2024 State NM , Rio Rancho: It’s very difficult for sophomores to crack the two-deep depth chart at a prominent program like Rio Rancho, but Garabedian has been outstanding for the New Mexico Legacy 7×7 team this spring and looks to carry the momentum into preseason camp.
Kevin Garcia Kevin Garcia 5'7" | 140 lbs | RB Eunice | 2024 State NM , Eunice: The quarterback and top two rushers are graduating, so don’t be surprised if the defending Class 2A champions look to Garcia for an offensive boost this season. Garcia averaged 8.3 yards per rushing attempt and scored 1 TD in 2021.
Daniel Hernandez Daniel Hernandez QB Centennial | 2024 State NM , Centennial: Hernandez led the Centennial JV team to a fantastic season in 2021 and has the inside track to replacing the dynamic Ian Lopez Ian Lopez QB Centennial | 2022 State NM as the Hawk’s starting signal caller. If Hernandez doesn’t win the QB battle, he’ll play another position. Head coach Aaron Ocampo wants him on the field.
Brandon Houston Brandon Houston LB Jal | 2024 State NM , Jal: Even though Jal loses our No. 1 2022 prospect, offensive lineman Roger Carreon Roger Carreon 6'5" | 305 lbs | OL Jal | 2022 State NM , the Panthers are loaded for the upcoming season, and Houston should be a major contributor on defense. He was Jal’s third leading tackler as a sophomore in 2021 with 57 tackles from his linebacker spot. He added 7 QB hurries.
Ricky Martinez Ricky Martinez 5'11" | 160 lbs | WR West Mesa | 2024 State NM , West Mesa: Martinez has proven this spring with the New Mexico Heat 7×7 team that he’s one of the top young receivers in the Albuquerque Metro area. West Mesa returns Chris Johnson Chris Johnson 5'9" | 135 lbs | WR West Mesa | 2023 State NM and Tim Drennan Tim Drennan 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR West Mesa | 2022 State NM at WR and could add Elijah Brody Elijah Brody 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB West Mesa | 2024 State NM , son of the Mustangs’ new head coach, at quarterback. If they do, the West Mesa offense will be must-see football every week.
Julein Montano, Centennial: Montano returns as a starter for the Hawks in the trenches. His best position is probably defensive end and he has two more seasons to perfect his craft. He’s already 6-foot-2, 190 pounds and will keep growing. By the time he’s a senior in 2023, he could be a major prospect.
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— David Beasley (@davembeasley15) November 14, 2021
Elijah Garabedian Linebacker for @rioramsfootball will be a great player for a great defense under head coach @gpannoni … Look for him to be a big contributor to the defense. @PrepRedzoneNM @NMrecruits pic.twitter.com/vg7XJunlYR
— New Mexico Legacy 7v7 Team (@NewMexicoLegacy) March 22, 2022
https://twitter.com/rickymtz11_/status/1523649666511884288
Hard work pays off can’t wait to be back on the field! @Angrybirdfb #settheedge @NMrecruits @NMStateFootball @VFisiiahi pic.twitter.com/DkDBotLztj
— Julein Montano (@JuleinMontano21) May 20, 2022