Monthly Recruiting Report: New Year’s Edition

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Nebraska coaching staff didn't mince words when they offered 2026 Cleveland OL [player_tooltip player_id='851862' first='Moses' last='Sparks'] Jr. in late October.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“They had been talking with me for three or four weeks, sending me texts and e-mails,” Sparks told Prep Redzone New Mexico. “They called me (the night before the Rio Rancho game) and told me that they only recruit the best linemen in the country. I've worked very hard to get to this point.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nebraska coaches told Sparks they had watched his film and were very impressed with his athleticism. He plans to take an official visit to Nebraska, possibly in the spring when rising seniors can start taking official visits to the colleges of their choice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sparks has also been offered by Texas Tech, Houston, UTEP and New Mexico. He camped at Ole Miss in June. He has also camped at Texas Tech and Houston.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“I'm blessed to have all these opportunities,” Sparks said.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are all the happenings in recruiting during the final 10 days in December</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OFFERS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='613743' first='Carlos' last='Barela'], La Cueva</strong>: Fort Lewis College</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Thomas-James Pettus, Volcano Vista</strong>: Fort Lewis College, Buena Vista University, North Dakota State College of Science</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='416093' first='Ryan' last='Ramirez'], Albuquerque Academy</strong>: Rhodes College</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Joseluis Quintana, Albuquerque High</strong> – Putnam Science Academy Prep, Richmond Hill Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>VISITS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='280925' first='Jordan' last='Lucas'], Centennial</strong>: Western New Mexico</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='853709' first='Connor' last='Steele'], Cleveland</strong>: Ouachita Baptist University, Henderson State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After a great conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/coachrichduncan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachrichduncan</a> I am blessed to receive another offer from <a href="https://twitter.com/RhodesFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RhodesFootball</a>! Very grateful for this opportunity! <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachGehres?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachGehres</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/1209dlee?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@1209dlee</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBrown60?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBrown60</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachjimvert?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachjimvert</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LoboManRay?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LoboManRay</a> <a href="https://t.co/bi9UOpP08h">pic.twitter.com/bi9UOpP08h</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='416093' first='Ryan' last='Ramirez'] (@Ryan70Ramirez) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ryan70Ramirez/status/1871243371358155125?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I am extremely blessed to have received an offer from Fort Lewis 💙🤍 thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_SBrown?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_SBrown</a> !!!!!<a href="https://twitter.com/coachList13?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachList13</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachWallin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachWallin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/vvhsfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vvhsfootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNM</a> <a href="https://t.co/71E0RAeZr0">pic.twitter.com/71E0RAeZr0</a></p>&mdash; Thomas-James Pettus (@ThomasPettus23) <a href="https://twitter.com/ThomasPettus23/status/1870929742729474112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I am extremely blessed to have received an offer from NDSCS ❤️🖤 thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/NDSCSCoach_Izz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NDSCSCoach_Izz</a> !!!!!<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachWallin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachWallin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachList13?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachList13</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/vvhsfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vvhsfootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNM</a> <a href="https://t.co/Gbg65l2z6q">pic.twitter.com/Gbg65l2z6q</a></p>&mdash; Thomas-James Pettus (@ThomasPettus23) <a href="https://twitter.com/ThomasPettus23/status/1872333819162050743?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 26, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I had a great time checking out Ouachita Baptist University! The stadium and campus was nice! <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_RGarza?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_RGarza</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachSpenceOBU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachSpenceOBU</a> <a href="https://t.co/DxEqCCVt18">pic.twitter.com/DxEqCCVt18</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='853709' first='Connor' last='Steele'] (@CJSteele2026) <a href="https://twitter.com/CJSteele2026/status/1874184187592532324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I have a few visits scheduled at the next level coming up in 2025! Can't wait to confirm, decide, and announce where I will be playing! Time to get back to work! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AGTG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AGTG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CavemenFBall?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CavemenFBall</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RecruitCbad?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RecruitCbad</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/nlevelsports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nlevelsports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Kickslide?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Kickslide</a> <a href="https://t.co/UNH0EYdG6E">pic.twitter.com/UNH0EYdG6E</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1119650' first='Kason' last='Perez'] ‘25 QB (@kasonperez18) <a href="https://twitter.com/kasonperez18/status/1873847220933714252?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->