City Series: Top WRs for 2024 In Albuquerque Metro Region
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The calendar has turned to April and we’re about 4-1/2 months from kickoff of the 2024 season. We continue our ‘City Series’ by taking a look at the top wide receivers in the Albuquerque Metro Area including those on the…
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Continue ReadingThe calendar has turned to April and we’re about 4-1/2 months from kickoff of the 2024 season. We continue our ‘City Series’ by taking a look at the top wide receivers in the Albuquerque Metro Area including those on the rise:
TOP FIVE:
Angel Gallegos Azpeitia Angel Gallegos Azpeitia 5'11" | 160 lbs | WR Cleveland | 2025 State NM , Cleveland: Gallegos Azpeitia was Cleveland’s #2 receiver last season in terms of receptions and he’ll likely take over the #1 role in 2024. His impressive performance at the College Football Prospect ID Showcase in February earned him an invitation to Eastern New Mexico’s Junior Day last Friday along with invites to other camps.
Joey Harris Joey Harris 6'1" | 185 lbs | WR Sandia | 2025 State NM , Sandia: The 6-foot-1, 185-pound Harris was an unsung hero for the Matadors last season with 36 receptions for 552 yards and 7 TD, earning him First-Team All-District honors. He’s caught the eye of college coaches as seen by his invitations to ENMU and UT Permian Basin Junior Days.
Chauncey Lane Chauncey Lane 5'4" | 130 lbs | WR Atrisco Heritage | 2025 State NM , Atrisco Heritage: As a junior in 2023, Lane was Atrisco’s No. 2 receiver with over 30 receptions. Lane and Jaguars QB Landon Griego Landon Griego 5'11" | 170 lbs | QB Atrisco Heritage Academy | 2025 State NM should be a prolific combination in 2024.
Tanner Montano Tanner Montano 6'0" | 160 lbs | WR La Cueva | 2026 State NM , La Cueva: Montano isn’t just a fast guy who plays football. Instead, he’s a football player who’s very fast. Montano is also a great athlete as seen by his track and field exploits (he’s the reigning Gatorade Boys Track Athlete of the Year in NM). He recently ran 60 yards in 6.88 seconds at an indoor track meet. He parlayed that impressive speed into a superb sophomore campaign. Montano will be a major college recruit by this time next year.
Jace Pitt Jace Pitt 6'1" | 170 lbs | WR Rio Rancho | 2025 State NM , Rio Rancho: Pitt has nice size at 6-foot-1, 175-pounds. He was Rio Rancho’s No. 2 WR last season and should ascend to No. 1 in 2024. He’ll be a legitimate weapon for QB JJ Arellano JJ Arellano 5'11" | 165 lbs | QB Rio Rancho | 2025 State NM in the Rams’ passing game.
ON THE RISE:
Ulisses Castro Ulisses Castro 6'2" | 175 lbs | WR Bernalillo | 2027 State NM , Bernalillo: Our #1 prospect in the 2027 rankings
Cayl Cox-Liggins Cayl Cox-Liggins 6'3" | 150 lbs | WR St. PIus X | 2027 State NM , St. Pius X: One of the top freshman receivers in Albuquerque last season.
Aiden Erickson Aiden Erickson 6'0" | 160 lbs | DB Manzano | 2026 State NM , Manzano: Should be the Monarchs’ top WR in 2024.
Gabriel Fernandez Gabriel Fernandez 5'9" | 135 lbs | WR Albuquerque High | 2026 State NM , Albuquerque High: Excellent young WR for the Bulldogs.
Curtis Flakes III Curtis Flakes III 6'0" | 140 lbs | WR St. Pius X | 2027 State NM , St. Pius X: Another outstanding young WR for the Sartans.
Luis Gomez Luis Gomez 6'2" | 160 lbs | DB Eunice | 2025 State NM , Valley: Should emerge this season for the Vikings
Logan Gonzalez Logan Gonzalez 5'10" | 160 lbs | WR Belen | 2026 State NM , Belen: Averaged 16.6 yards per reception and scored 5 TD in 2023.
Jordan Gould Jordan Gould 6'0" | 160 lbs | WR Cibola | 2026 State NM , Cibola: Gould will help power Cibola’s passing attack in 2024.
Ismael Mendez Ismael Mendez 5'7" | 155 lbs | WR Volcano Vista | 2026 State NM , Volcano Vista: Should be one of the Hawks’ top receivers in 2024.
Parker Miller Parker Miller WR Rio Rancho | 2026 State NM , Rio Rancho: Should complement Jace Pitt Jace Pitt 6'1" | 170 lbs | WR Rio Rancho | 2025 State NM at WR for the Rams.
Jahari Morehead Jahari Morehead 5'7" | 135 lbs | WR Eldorado | 2027 State NM , Eldorado: The next generation of excellent wide receivers at Eldorado.
Marcos Ochoa, West Mesa: Ochia is productive running or catching the football for the Mustangs.
Jose Tapia Jose Tapia WR Highland | 2026 State NM , Highland: The Hornets’ top WR last season as a sophomore.
Bryan Thomas Bryan Thomas 6'2" | 155 lbs | WR St. Pius X | 2025 State NM , St. Pius X: The Sartans have an enormous amount of talent on offense.
Matthew Van Why Matthew Van Why 6'2" | 175 lbs | WR Del Norte | 2025 State NM , Del Norte: Because of Del Norte’s struggles, he’s flying under the radar.
Breylon Williams Breylon Williams 5'10" | 150 lbs | WR Hope Christian | 2025 State NM , Hope Christian: One of the Huskies’ top receivers in 2023.