Welcome Aboard: 10 New Additions To 2027 Rankings (Part 1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We released our updated 2027 rankings on Tuesday. Here are 8 of the Top New Additions. Welcome Aboard!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1787344' first='Justin' last='Degroat'], Farmington</strong>: Degroat is expected to be one of Farmington's primary running backs in 2025 after gaining valuable varsity experience last season. Good size at 5-foot-10, 195 pounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1788731' first='David' last='Fresquez'], Roswell</strong>: Fresquez has such a promising future at cornerback for the Coyotes that the Roswell coaching staff &nbsp;is moving a senior to safety to make room for him on the boundary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1790963' first='Paul' last='Garcia'], Santa Teresa</strong>: The 6-foot-1, 310-pound Garcia brings great size and mobility to the Desert Warriors offensive line. He could be the only non-senior starting. And he plays center, so he'll have a major impact all season long.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1790866' first='Xavier' last='Giron'], St. Pius X</strong>: The 6-foot-1, 245-pound Giron is a promising newcomer to St. Pius X's potentially solid offensive line. The Sartans' offensive skill position players attract a lot of attention but the O-Line should be very good as well. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1790913' first='Aidan' last='Lopez'], Capital</strong>: The 6-foot-2, 275-pound Lopez started as a sophomore for the Jaguars last season and he returns to anchor what the coaching staff hops will be an improved offensive line. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1787868' first='Xavier' last='Lucero'], Bernalillo</strong>: Lucero will likely start at left tackle for what could be a massive Spartans offensive line. Two other projected starters currently weight 270 and 380 pounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1790832' first='Jose' last='Porras'], Goddard</strong>: Porras is a four-sport standout for the Rockets. He played slot receiver for Goddard last season and earned Honorable Mention All-State honors. Porras will likely be Goddard's No. 2 receiver in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1787069' first='Giovanni' last='Tarin'], Gadsden</strong>: Tarin is expected to be one of Gadsden's leaders in the new look secondary after gaining experience as a sophomore in 2024. The Panthers' secondary lost multiple starters to graduation. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1787112' first='Paulo' last='Velasquez'], Las Cruces</strong>: The 6-foot-2, 320-pound Velasquez brings massive size to the Bulldawgs' offensive line. He will likely earn one of the two starting spots up for grabs during preseason camp. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1787208' first='Wa'Qari' last='Walker'], Atrisco Heritage</strong>: The 235-pound Walker should be a two-way standout in the trenches for the Jaguars in 2025. He was solid on defense as a sophomore last season with 27 tackles and 6 QB hurries. He'll be one of the headliners on Atrisco's D-Line in 2025. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sophomore Season Highlights<br><br>All-State Honorable Mention WR<br>First Team All-District WR<br>Second Team Special Teams<a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/nmpreps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nmpreps</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NMrecruits?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NMrecruits</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBolanos?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBolanos</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachManzanares?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachManzanares</a> <a href="https://t.co/2Bl8eXmjSk">pic.twitter.com/2Bl8eXmjSk</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1604738' first='Jose' last='Cruz Porras'] II (@JosePorras81) <a href="https://twitter.com/JosePorras81/status/1948409326722269328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my highlight - <a href="https://t.co/IbFryP0jgn">https://t.co/IbFryP0jgn</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1787208' first='Wa'Qari' last='Walker'] (@Wa_Qari) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wa_Qari/status/1876712510876704793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->