Updated 2026 Rankings: Fastest Stock Risers (Part 2)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Earlier this week we released the updated 2026 rankings. In Part 2 of a series, here are 10 more of the Fastest Stock Risers:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1266460' first='Diego' last='Baeza'], Valencia</strong>: One of the top offensive linemen in Class 4A. First-Team All-State selection. Linemen of the Year in District 4A-2. Helped lead Valencia to the Class 4A quarterfinals with 33 pancake blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='854299' first='David' last='Chavez'], Santa Rosa</strong>: Emerged as one of the top all-around players in Class 2A. Rushed for 658 yards and 7 TD on 106 carries + 109 tackles and 13.5 TFL on defense. Helped lead Santa Rosa to the Class 2A state championship game. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1137881' first='Aiden' last='Erickson'], Manzano</strong>: Continuing the strong Erickson family legacy at Manzano. One of the top receivers in Class 4A, earning Second-Team All-State honors along with First-Team All-Metro and First-Team All-District accolades, Caught 57 passes for 906 yards and 7 TD. Also rushed 34 times for 223 yards to finish with over 1,100 total yards. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1594128' first='Isaac' last='Gomez'], Las Cruces</strong>: Ranked among the state leaders in interceptions with 6. Made 46 tackles with 3.0 TFL. Earned Second-Team All-State honors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1137901' first='Garet' last='Gonzalez'], Dexter</strong>: Outstanding two-way player for the Demons in 2024 as he helped them reach the 3A state championship game. Rushed for 825 yards and 9 TD + 65 tackles and 10.0 TFL on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1266408' first='Parker' last='Miller'], Rio Rancho</strong>: The Rams threw for nearly 2,700 yards and Miller was a major contributor with 43 receptions for 683 yards and 8 TD. Honorable Mention All-State honors. Like Rio Rancho's top WR in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='853057' first='Jayden' last='Munoz'], Albuquerque High</strong>: Helped pave the way for a Bulldogs rushing attack that gained close to 2,000 yards in 2024. 30 pancake blocks and only 2 sacks allowed in 10 games. Set to be one of the top O-Linemen in the Albuquerque Metro Region in 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1267030' first='Kolbe' last='Padilla'], St. Pius X</strong>: While the explosive St. Pius X offense was getting plenty of attention this past season, the Sartans' defense was pretty good too. Padilla led the way with 115 tackles, 16.0 TFL, 3.0 sacks and 14 QB hurries to earn First-Team All-State honors at Inside LB. With most of their players returning, St. Pius will be a serious 4A championship contender in 2025. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1594216' first='Kyler' last='Reaves'], Lovington</strong>: Reaves was a two-way standout for Lovington this season. Defensively, he led the Wildcats with 113 tackles, 8.5 TFL, 4.0 sacks and 2 interceptions from his LB spot. Offensively, he caught 22 passes and earned First-Team All-State honors as a tight end. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='853709' first='Connor' last='Steele'], Cleveland</strong>: Emerging as one of the promising defensive backs in the Albuquerque Metro region. Hinted at big things in 2025 with 20 tackles, 4.0 TFL, 4 passes defended and 2 forced fumbles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations to D. B. For being named Lineman of the Year in 4A District 2‼️ 🏈 🐆 <a href="https://t.co/Z9tBC8ZOKq">pic.twitter.com/Z9tBC8ZOKq</a></p>&mdash; VHS Jaguars Football (@VHSJagFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/VHSJagFootball/status/1865407814010552825?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 7, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congrats to our First Team Offense/Defense All-Metro Selections! <br><br>WR/Returner [player_tooltip player_id='1137881' first='Aiden' last='Erickson'] <br>DL <a href="https://twitter.com/RickyS5071?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RickyS5071</a> <br><br>Proud of you boys! <a href="https://t.co/E73UM59N1z">pic.twitter.com/E73UM59N1z</a></p>&mdash; MonarchFootball (@ManzanoFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManzanoFB/status/1863958166565958134?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/PK108HZYFO">https://t.co/PK108HZYFO</a> 30 knockdowns, 24 in district play, 2 sacks allowed in 10 games. C/O 26' <a href="https://twitter.com/BulldogCityFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BulldogCityFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDezAnaya?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDezAnaya</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNM</a></p>&mdash; Jayden Muñoz (@jaymunoz73) <a href="https://twitter.com/jaymunoz73/status/1863104493778321717?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season Highlight - <a href="https://t.co/PlwExY5bQ9">https://t.co/PlwExY5bQ9</a> TOT- 113<br>SOLO- 35<br>AST- 78<br>SACK- 4<br>TFL- 8.5<br>FF- 1<br>FR- 1<br>PD- 1<br>INT- 2<br>REC- 22<br>YARDS- 336<br>TD- 5</p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1594216' first='Kyler' last='Reaves'] (@KylerReavesLVT) <a href="https://twitter.com/KylerReavesLVT/status/1862598929071644841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season Highlights! Thankful for an amazing season with this team! <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_RGarza?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_RGarza</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ZackWindsor1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ZackWindsor1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJournell?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJournell</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_TPearson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_TPearson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelRyanDay?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MichaelRyanDay</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hester_chip?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hester_chip</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coach_hepp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coach_hepp</a> <a href="https://t.co/PhBl8om099">https://t.co/PhBl8om099</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='853709' first='Connor' last='Steele'] (@CJSteele2026) <a href="https://twitter.com/CJSteele2026/status/1869174943575121935?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">All State WR - Honorable Mention - [player_tooltip player_id='1266408' first='Parker' last='Miller'] - Class of ‘26 <a href="https://t.co/CtZL8Kvc94">pic.twitter.com/CtZL8Kvc94</a></p>&mdash; Arthur F Miller (@Arthur_F_Miller) <a href="https://twitter.com/Arthur_F_Miller/status/1867730161128681792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 14, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->