City Series: Top Running Backs In Albuquerque Metro For 2024
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We continue our ‘City Series’ by taking a look at the top running backs in the Albuquerque Metro Region, including those on the rise: TOP FIVE: Amiri Mumba Amiri Mumba 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Highland | 2025 State…
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Continue ReadingWe continue our ‘City Series’ by taking a look at the top running backs in the Albuquerque Metro Region, including those on the rise:
TOP FIVE:
Amiri Mumba Amiri Mumba 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Highland | 2025 State NM , Highland: After rushing for 1,847 yards in 2023, Mumba enters the new season as the established No. 1 RB in the Albuquerque Metro Area. He’s a physical back with the speed to get around the corner.
Jett Galles Jett Galles RB Albuquerque Academy | 2025 State NM , Albuquerque Academy: The most appropriately named RB in the Albuquerque Metro area. Galles’ speed allowed him to rush for over 1,000 yards in just 9 games for the Chargers in 2023.
Caedon Kamplain Caedon Kamplain 5'7" | 150 lbs | RB Moriarty | 2025 NM , Moriarty: When you’re the leading rusher on a team that prides itself on getting as many RBs involved as possible, you know you’re pretty good. The Pintos look to bounce back in 2024.
Cheeto Lumbrera, La Cueva: Lumbrera is arguably the most fun RB to watch in the Albuquerque Metro area. He took over as the Bears’ No. 1 RB in the middle of the season and quickly grabbed the opportunity. He should be dynamic with a full season as the starter.
Juan Munoz Juan Munoz 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB Cleveland | 2025 State NM , Cleveland: Munoz transferred to Cleveland from Capital prior to last season and played mostly on defense before an injury ended his season. He was an outstanding ball carrier for Capital in 2022.
ON THE RISE:
Damian Avila Damian Avila 5'9" | 155 lbs | DB Belen | 2025 State NM , Belen: With leading rusher Derian Rodriguez graduating, Avila gets his opportunity to be the No. 1 RB for the Eagles.
Jonathan Chavez Jonathan Chavez 5'9" | 160 lbs | RB Albuquerque | 2025 NM , Albuquerque High: He had the most carries of any Bulldog in 2023.
Emi De La Torre, Los Lunas: The Tigers’ leading rusher in 2023, he could become a 1,000-yard rusher in the fall.
Justin Duran Justin Duran DB Manzano | 2026 State NM , Manzano: Duran will be a junior in the fall and he looks to take on a larger role in the Monarchs’ offense.
Cyruize Galbreath, Sandia: second most carries for the Matadors in 2023. Can they repeat the magic of 2023?
Mason Gurule Mason Gurule 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB Volcano Vista | 2025 NM , Volcano Vista: Looks to be the successor to Alijah Gonzales Alijah Gonzales 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB Volcano Vista | 2024 State NM at RB for the Hawks.
Aidan Harrington, Valencia: He looks to replace a 1,000-yard rusher – Daniel Villegas Daniel Villegas 5'8" | RB Valencia | 2024 State NM .
Mason Hohsfield Mason Hohsfield 5'10" | 160 lbs | LB Hope Christian | 2025 State NM , Hope Christian: Hopes to become the Huskies’ No. 1 rusher with Elijah Saiz graduating.
Alberto Landeros, Albuquerque High: Landeros and Chavez should prove to be a very productive RB duo for the Bulldogs.
Hershul Olloway Hershul Olloway 5'9" | 150 lbs | RB St Pius | 2027 State NM , St. Pius X: Just a rising sophomore, Olloway is a player to watch over the next three years. The St. Pius program is on the rise.
Zachary Perez-Verdeja, Valley: Another promising rising sophomore. One to watch for the Vikings, who must replace ENMU signee Charles Lopez-Burton Charles Lopez-Burton 6'0" | 205 lbs | RB Valley | 2024 State NM .
Daniel Quinones Daniel Quinones 5'8" | 170 lbs | WR Eldorado | 2025 NM , Eldorado: Recruiting-wise, Quinones is enjoying a fantastic off-season. He should be Eldorado’s No. 1 RB in 2023. Also a very good receiver.
Isaiah Quintana Isaiah Quintana 6'0" | 145 lbs | DB Moriarty | 2024 State NM , Eldorado: The third promising rising sophomore on this list.
Ethan Rolon, Rio Rancho: Rolon succeeds Rayce Ramirez Rayce Ramirez 5'10" | 170 lbs | RB Rio Rancho | 2024 State NM as the Rams’ #1 RB. QB JJ Arellano JJ Arellano 5'11" | 165 lbs | QB Rio Rancho | 2025 State NM and Rolon gives Rio Rancho a potentially dynamic offensive backfield.
Kevin Yescas Kevin Yescas 5'11" | 170 lbs | RB Albuquerque | 2027 State NM , Albuquerque High: Yes, Albuquerque High has a bunch of young, talented RBs. Yescas had 35 carries as a freshman in 2023.