NSD Aftermath: Western New Mexico signs 8 NM Prospects

<p>Western New Mexico had an outstanding recruiting cycle in terms of signing New Mexico prospects. Overall, the Mustangs signed () players eager to spend at least the next four years in Silver City.</p>   <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1103310' first='Rico' last='Andrade'], Las Cruces</strong>: The 6-foot-0, 215-pound played tight end and linebacker for the Bulldawgs and played a key role in Las Cruces reaching the Class 6A semifinals in November. He's was recruited by WNMU for tight end.</p>   <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1103328' first='Brian' last='Coyle'] Jr., Mayfield</strong>: Coyle Jr. weas an underrated player for the Trojans. He has great size at 6-foot-3, 195 pounds. He frequently wreaked havoc in opposing backfield. His number of tackles for loss and acks was impressive. Listed as a defensive linemen by WNMU.</p>   <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='815932' first='Adan' last='Jacquez'], Silver</strong>: One of the top quarterbacks in the entire state. He threw for over 2,000 yards and rushed for over 600 yards in leading Silver to the Class 4A semifinals in 2023. He'll likely compete for the starting QB job right away.</p>   <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='815958' first='Nathaniel' last='Lopez'], Gadsden</strong>: The 6-foot-1, 250-pound Lopez has been one of the top interior defensive linemen in the state for two years and had a prominent role in Gadsden's football revival. Amassed 130 tackles, 12.0 TFL and 5 sacks over the past two seasons.</p>   <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='590227' first='TJ' last='McCarthy'], Albuquerque High</strong>: Our highest ranked 2024 prospect to sign with WNMU. McCarthy was our #2 OL and the 6-foot-4, 295-pounder deserved the accolades. He'll bring plenty of size, mobility and technique to the Mustangs' offensive line.</p>   <p><strong>Lochlan Stern, Silver</strong>: The 6-foot-3, 250-pound Stern anchored Silver's offensive line and was an underrated piece of the Colts' prolific offense in 2023.</p>   <p><strong>Karter Weddle, Cleveland</strong>: WNMU was able to pull off a coup by signing one of the best offensive players from arguably the state's top prep program over the past decade. Weddle, who overcame an arm injury during his senior season, should shine in WNMU's spread offense as an outside receiver.   </p>   <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='274797' first='Robert' last='Williams'], Bloomfield</strong>: Possessing an impressive 6-foot-3, 260-pound frame, Williams was a monster along the defensive line for the Bobcats the last two seasons. Signing Williams was another coup for the Mustangs.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/WNMUFootball/status/1757462163931693457?s=20 </div></figure>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/WNMUFootball/status/1755363708623302947?s=20 </div></figure>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/WNMUFootball/status/1755359117437530487?s=20 </div></figure>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/WNMUFootball/status/1755358841653678098?s=20 </div></figure>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/WNMUFootball/status/1755358597402550668?s=20 </div></figure>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/WNMUFootball/status/1755339362567622996?s=20 </div></figure>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/WNMUFootball/status/1755341088670560285?s=20 </div></figure>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/WNMUFootball/status/1755330114458706376?s=20 </div></figure>

Western New Mexico had an outstanding recruiting cycle in terms of signing New Mexico prospects. Overall, the Mustangs signed () players eager to spend at least the next four years in Silver City.