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2025 Football Roster

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Players

  • QB 6'3"
    Sr. Long Beach, CA Workman HS / Grand Valley State University
    Senior Long Beach, CA Workman HS / Grand Valley State University
  • WR 5'10"
    Sr. Fort Worth, TX Byron Nelson HS / Tyler JC
    Senior Fort Worth, TX Byron Nelson HS / Tyler JC
  • DB 6'1"
    Sr. San Jose, CA Santa Teresa HS / Tarleton State University
    Senior San Jose, CA Santa Teresa HS / Tarleton State University
  • QB 6'1"
    Jr. Belle Glade, FL Glades Central HS / Garden City CC
    Junior Belle Glade, FL Glades Central HS / Garden City CC
  • DB 6'0"
    Fr. St. George, UT Desert Hills HS
    Freshman St. George, UT Desert Hills HS
  • WR 5'11"
    Jr. Atlanta, GA Chapel Hill HS / Garden City CC
    Junior Atlanta, GA Chapel Hill HS / Garden City CC
  • LB 6'2"
    R-Jr. Albuquerque, NM Rio Rancho HS / University of New Mexico
    Redshirt Junior Albuquerque, NM Rio Rancho HS / University of New Mexico
  • DB 5'11"
    Jr. Ashland, OR Ashland HS / College of the Redwoods
    Junior Ashland, OR Ashland HS / College of the Redwoods
  • RB 5'10"
    Jr. Raton, NM Raton HS
    Junior Raton, NM Raton HS
  • LB 6'2"
    Sr. Petaluma, CA Marin Catholic HS / City College of San Francisco
    Senior Petaluma, CA Marin Catholic HS / City College of San Francisco
  • RB 5'10"
    R-So. Philadelphia, PA Monsignor Bonner HS / East Stroudsburg
    Redshirt Sophomore Philadelphia, PA Monsignor Bonner HS / East Stroudsburg
  • DL 6'2"
    Jr. Carson, CA Serra HS / Murray State University
    Junior Carson, CA Serra HS / Murray State University
  • QB 6'1"
    Fr. Cibolo, TX Randolph HS
    Freshman Cibolo, TX Randolph HS
  • QB 6'0"
    Jr. Portland, OR Jefferson HS / Portland State University
    Junior Portland, OR Jefferson HS / Portland State University
  • LB 6'0"
    Sr. Pago Pago, American Samoa Provo HS / West Texas A&M
    Senior Pago Pago, American Samoa Provo HS / West Texas A&M
  • DB 5'10"
    So. Newman, GA East Coweta HS
    Sophomore Newman, GA East Coweta HS
  • WR 6'0"
    Sr. Victorville, Ca Silverado HS / Western Illinois University
    Senior Victorville, Ca Silverado HS / Western Illinois University
  • TE 6'2"
    Jr. El Paso, TX Pebble Hill HS / US Coast Guard Academy
    Junior El Paso, TX Pebble Hill HS / US Coast Guard Academy
  • DL 6'3"
    Sr. American Samoa Tafuna HS
    Senior American Samoa Tafuna HS
  • LB 6'2"
    Sr. Los Angeles, CA San Pedro HS / El Camino Community College
    Senior Los Angeles, CA San Pedro HS / El Camino Community College
  • LB 6'0"
    Sr. Rio Rancho, NM Rio Rancho HS
    Senior Rio Rancho, NM Rio Rancho HS
  • DB 6'0"
    Sr. Aliso Niguel, CA Aliso Niguel HS / Murray State University
    Senior Aliso Niguel, CA Aliso Niguel HS / Murray State University
  • WR 5'9"
    Jr. Pahokee, FL Pahokee HS / NMMI
    Junior Pahokee, FL Pahokee HS / NMMI
  • WR 6'2"
    R-So. Miami,FL Barbara Goleman HS/University of Nebraska-Kearney
    Redshirt Sophomore Miami,FL Barbara Goleman HS/University of Nebraska-Kearney
  • DB 6'0"
    Fr. Farmington, NM Farmington HS
    Freshman Farmington, NM Farmington HS
  • QB 5'11"
    Fr. Deming, NM Deming HS
    Freshman Deming, NM Deming HS
  • LB 6'0"
    Sr. Everett, WA Arch Bishop Murphy HS/Santa Ana College
    Senior Everett, WA Arch Bishop Murphy HS/Santa Ana College
  • WR 6'1"
    Jr. Fort Worth, TX V. R Eaton HS/Kilgore College
    Junior Fort Worth, TX V. R Eaton HS/Kilgore College
  • LB 6'1"
    Fr. Miami Gardens, FL Naples HS
    Freshman Miami Gardens, FL Naples HS
  • DE 6'4"
    Jr. Laie, HI Kahuku, HS
    Junior Laie, HI Kahuku, HS
  • LB 6'0"
    Jr. Alamogordo, NM Alamogordo HS / NMMI
    Junior Alamogordo, NM Alamogordo HS / NMMI
  • WR 6'4"
    Jr. Minden, NV Douglas, HS / Feather River College
    Junior Minden, NV Douglas, HS / Feather River College
  • RB 5'9"
    Fr. St. Petersburg, FL St. Petersburg HS
    Freshman St. Petersburg, FL St. Petersburg HS
  • DB 5'9"
    Jr. Miami, FL Tru Prep HS/Fitchburg State University
    Junior Miami, FL Tru Prep HS/Fitchburg State University
  • DB 5'11"
    Sr. Huntington Beach, CA Edison HS / Saddleback College
    Senior Huntington Beach, CA Edison HS / Saddleback College
  • LB 6'1"
    Jr. Syracuse, UT Bingham HS / NMMI
    Junior Syracuse, UT Bingham HS / NMMI
  • WR 5'10"
    Fr. Las Cruces, NM Mayfield HS
    Freshman Las Cruces, NM Mayfield HS
  • DB 6'3"
    Jr. Sacamento, CA Sacramento HS / American River College
    Junior Sacamento, CA Sacramento HS / American River College
  • WR 5'10"
    Sr. Albuquerque, NM Sandia HS/ University of Minnesota Morris
    Senior Albuquerque, NM Sandia HS/ University of Minnesota Morris
  • DB 6'4"
    Jr. Gilroy,CA Gilroys HS/Mississippi Prep
    Junior Gilroy,CA Gilroys HS/Mississippi Prep
  • DB 5'10"
    So. American Samoa Maple Mountain HS / NMMI
    Sophomore American Samoa Maple Mountain HS / NMMI
  • DB 6'2"
    So. Sierra Vista, AZ Buena HS
    Sophomore Sierra Vista, AZ Buena HS
  • DB 6'0"
    So. Portales, NM Portales HS
    Sophomore Portales, NM Portales HS
  • K 5'10"
    Fr. Rowlett,TX Rockwall HS
    Freshman Rowlett,TX Rockwall HS
  • RB 5'10"
    So. Rio Rancho, NM Rio Rancho HS
    Sophomore Rio Rancho, NM Rio Rancho HS
  • RB 5'6"
    Jr. Reno, NV Reed HS / Lenoir Rhyne University
    Junior Reno, NV Reed HS / Lenoir Rhyne University
  • LB 6'2"
    Fr. St. Petersburg, FL Boca Ciega HS
    Freshman St. Petersburg, FL Boca Ciega HS
  • LB 6'0"
    Fr. Artesia, NM Artesia HS
    Freshman Artesia, NM Artesia HS
  • RB 6'1"
    So. Springville, UT Springville HS
    Sophomore Springville, UT Springville HS
  • LB 6'2"
    Sr. Tooele, UT Stansbury HS / Western Illinois University
    Senior Tooele, UT Stansbury HS / Western Illinois University
  • RB 5'10"
    Fr. Shirley, NY William Floyd HS
    Freshman Shirley, NY William Floyd HS
  • RB 5'10"
    Fr. Rockwall, TX Rockwall Heath HS
    Freshman Rockwall, TX Rockwall Heath HS
  • RB 5'9"
    Fr. American Samoa Tafuna HS
    Freshman American Samoa Tafuna HS
  • DB 6'1"
    Fr. Rockwall, TX Rockwall HS
    Freshman Rockwall, TX Rockwall HS
  • P 6'1"
    So. Pasadena, CA St. John Bosco HS / Willamette University
    Sophomore Pasadena, CA St. John Bosco HS / Willamette University
  • LB 6'1"
    So. Kalihi, HI Farrington HS
    Sophomore Kalihi, HI Farrington HS
  • DB 6'0"
    Sr. Jasper, TX Jasper HS / Long Beach City College
    Senior Jasper, TX Jasper HS / Long Beach City College
  • LB 6'0"
    Rf. Belen, NM Belen HS
    Redshirt Freshman Belen, NM Belen HS
  • TE 6'5"
    Jr. Littleton, CO Valor Christian HS / Florida International University
    Junior Littleton, CO Valor Christian HS / Florida International University
  • DB 5'10"
    Rf. Albuquerque, NM Rio Rancho HS
    Redshirt Freshman Albuquerque, NM Rio Rancho HS
  • TE 6'6"
    R-Sr. Taos, NM Taos HS / New Mexico State
    Redshirt Senior Taos, NM Taos HS / New Mexico State
  • DL 6'0"
    Jr. Albuquerque, NM Menaul HS
    Junior Albuquerque, NM Menaul HS
  • TE 6'3"
    So. Meridian, ID Rocky Mountain HS/Utah Tech University
    Sophomore Meridian, ID Rocky Mountain HS/Utah Tech University
  • LB 6'2"
    So. Farmington, NM Farmington HS
    Sophomore Farmington, NM Farmington HS
  • K 6'0"
    Fr. Westminister, CO Mountain Ridge HS
    Freshman Westminister, CO Mountain Ridge HS
  • DB 6'0"
    Jr. Taos, NM Saint Michaels
    Junior Taos, NM Saint Michaels
  • DL 6'1"
    So. Los Angeles,CA Culver City HS
    Sophomore Los Angeles,CA Culver City HS
  • DE 6'4"
    R-So. Raton, NM Raton HS
    Redshirt Sophomore Raton, NM Raton HS
  • OL 6'1"
    So. American Samoa Fagaitua HS/NMMI
    Sophomore American Samoa Fagaitua HS/NMMI
  • OL 6'1"
    Fr. American Samoa Tafuna HS
    Freshman American Samoa Tafuna HS
  • LS 5'10"
    Jr. Whittier, CA St. Paul HS / East LA College
    Junior Whittier, CA St. Paul HS / East LA College
  • LB 6'0"
    Fr. American Samoa Tafuna HS
    Freshman American Samoa Tafuna HS
  • DE 6'1"
    Jr. Las Vegas, NM Robertson HS / NMMI
    Junior Las Vegas, NM Robertson HS / NMMI
  • OL 6'1"
    Sr. El Paso, TX Franklin HS / Southwestern Oklahoma State
    Senior El Paso, TX Franklin HS / Southwestern Oklahoma State
  • DL 6'1"
    So. El Paso, TX Eastlake HS
    Sophomore El Paso, TX Eastlake HS
  • OL 6'6"
    R-Jr. Beaumont, TX West Brook Senior HS / University of Central Missouri
    Redshirt Junior Beaumont, TX West Brook Senior HS / University of Central Missouri
  • LB 5'11"
    R-Fr. Grants, NM Grants HS
    Redshirt Freshman Grants, NM Grants HS
  • OL 6'3"
    Jr. La Quinta, CA La Quinta HS/College of the Desert
    Junior La Quinta, CA La Quinta HS/College of the Desert
  • OL 6'3"
    Fr. Tucson, AZ Catalina Foothills HS
    Freshman Tucson, AZ Catalina Foothills HS
  • OL 6'3"
    Sr. Toronto, Ontario, Canada Fordson HS (MI) / Houston Christian University
    Senior Toronto, Ontario, Canada Fordson HS (MI) / Houston Christian University
  • OL 6'4"
    Fr. Nu’uuli, American Samoa Nu'uuli Vocational Tech
    Freshman Nu’uuli, American Samoa Nu'uuli Vocational Tech
  • OL 6'3"
    Sr. Melbourne, AUS Grace Brethren HS / West Texas A&M
    Senior Melbourne, AUS Grace Brethren HS / West Texas A&M
  • OL 6'3"
    Fr. Anthony, NM Gadsden HS
    Freshman Anthony, NM Gadsden HS
  • OL 6'4"
    R-Fr. Phelan, CA Hisperia HS
    Redshirt Freshman Phelan, CA Hisperia HS
  • OL 6'0"
    Jr. Albuquerque, NM Highland HS
    Junior Albuquerque, NM Highland HS
  • OL 6'2"
    So. Washington, UT Hurricane HS/St. George
    Sophomore Washington, UT Hurricane HS/St. George
  • OL 6'2"
    Fr. Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque HS
    Freshman Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque HS
  • OL 6'3"
    Sr. Farmington, NM Farmington HS
    Senior Farmington, NM Farmington HS
  • OL 6'1"
    So. El Paso, TX Pebble Hill HS
    Sophomore El Paso, TX Pebble Hill HS
  • OL 6'4"
    Sr. Glendale, AZ Glendale HS / Missouri State University
    Senior Glendale, AZ Glendale HS / Missouri State University
  • OL 6'2"
    Fr. Rockwall, TX Rockwall HS
    Freshman Rockwall, TX Rockwall HS
  • WR 5'7"
    Jr. Albuquerque, NM West Mesa HS/NMMI
    Junior Albuquerque, NM West Mesa HS/NMMI
  • WR 5'9"
    Fr. Las Cruces,NM Centennial HS
    Freshman Las Cruces,NM Centennial HS
  • WR 5'9"
    So. Tucson, AZ Salpointe Catholic HS
    Sophomore Tucson, AZ Salpointe Catholic HS
  • WR 6'3"
    So. Hawyward, CA Hayward HS
    Sophomore Hawyward, CA Hayward HS
  • WR 5'9"
    Fr. Fort Worth, TX North Crowly HS
    Freshman Fort Worth, TX North Crowly HS
  • WR 5'11"
    Fr. Artesia, NM Artesia HS
    Freshman Artesia, NM Artesia HS
  • WR 6'2"
    R-Fr. Las Vegas, NM Robertson HS/University of New Mexico
    Redshirt Freshman Las Vegas, NM Robertson HS/University of New Mexico
  • TE 6'1"
    Sr. Monrovia, CA Rio Hondo Prep/Citrus College
    Senior Monrovia, CA Rio Hondo Prep/Citrus College
  • DL 6'2"
    Sr. Seattle, WA North Creek HS / Southwestern Oklahoma State
    Senior Seattle, WA North Creek HS / Southwestern Oklahoma State
  • TE 6'2"
    Fr. Tucson, AZ Tucson HS
    Freshman Tucson, AZ Tucson HS
  • DL 6'0"
    Fr. Kapolei, Hawaii St. Louis High
    Freshman Kapolei, Hawaii St. Louis High
  • DL 6'1"
    Sr. Waimea, HI Faith Lutheran HS / Idaho State University
    Senior Waimea, HI Faith Lutheran HS / Idaho State University
  • DL 6'4"
    So. Heath, TX Rockwall Heath HS
    Sophomore Heath, TX Rockwall Heath HS
  • DL 6'2"
    R-Jr. Hatch, NM Hatch Valley HS/NMMI
    Redshirt Junior Hatch, NM Hatch Valley HS/NMMI
  • DL 6'0"
    Fr. American Samoa Tafuna HS
    Freshman American Samoa Tafuna HS
  • DL 6'1"
    Fr. American Samoa Leone HS
    Freshman American Samoa Leone HS
  • RB 5'8"
    Fr. Anthony, NM Gadsden HS
    Freshman Anthony, NM Gadsden HS
  • QB 5'11"
    Fr. Rio Rancho, NM Rio Rancho HS
    Freshman Rio Rancho, NM Rio Rancho HS
  • OL 6'3"
    Fr. Pojoaque, NM Pojoaque HS
    Freshman Pojoaque, NM Pojoaque HS
  • LS 6'2"
    Fr. Las Cruces, NM Mesilla Valley Christian
    Freshman Las Cruces, NM Mesilla Valley Christian
  • DB 5'9"
    Fr. American Samoa Tafuna HS
    Freshman American Samoa Tafuna HS
  • LB 6'0"
    Fr. American Samoa Tafuna HS
    Freshman American Samoa Tafuna HS
  • DL 6'5"
    Fr. Las Cruces, NM Las Cruces HS
    Freshman Las Cruces, NM Las Cruces HS
  • OL 6'4"
    Fr. Santa Fe, NM Capitol HS
    Freshman Santa Fe, NM Capitol HS
  • WR 5'11"
    Fr. Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque HS
    Freshman Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque HS
  • WR 5'10"
    Fr. Corsicana, TX Founders Christian Academy
    Freshman Corsicana, TX Founders Christian Academy
  • QB 6'2"
    Fr. Lakeland, FL Bartow HS
    Freshman Lakeland, FL Bartow HS
  • TE 6'5"
    Fr. Kekaha, HI Waimea HS
    Freshman Kekaha, HI Waimea HS
  • DB 6'1"
    Fr. American Samoa Tafuna HS
    Freshman American Samoa Tafuna HS
  • LB 6'1"
    Fr. American Samoa Tafuna HS
    Freshman American Samoa Tafuna HS
  • DL 6'0"
    Fr. San Antonio, TX Sam Houston HS
    Freshman San Antonio, TX Sam Houston HS
  • DL 5'11"
    Fr. Roswell, NM Goddard HS
    Freshman Roswell, NM Goddard HS
  • LB 6'0"
    Fr. Beaufort, SC Alamogordo HS
    Freshman Beaufort, SC Alamogordo HS
  • LB 6'1"
    Sr. Huntington Beach, CA Mater Dei HS/Long Beach CC
    Senior Huntington Beach, CA Mater Dei HS/Long Beach CC
  • RB 5'10"
    Fr. Santa Fe, NM Cleveland HS
    Freshman Santa Fe, NM Cleveland HS
  • DB 5'10"
    Jr. Modesto, CA Modesto HS/San Joaquin Delta College
    Junior Modesto, CA Modesto HS/San Joaquin Delta College
  • OL 6'3"
    Fr. Tucson, AZ Catalina Foothills HS
    Freshman Tucson, AZ Catalina Foothills HS
  • DL 6'1"
    Fr. Castle Rock, CO Castle View HS
    Freshman Castle Rock, CO Castle View HS
  • DB 6'0"
    Fr. Ruidoso, NM Ruidoso HS
    Freshman Ruidoso, NM Ruidoso HS
  • RB 5'11"
    Fr. Tucson, AZ Pusch Ridge Christain Academy
    Freshman Tucson, AZ Pusch Ridge Christain Academy
  • LB 5'10"
    Fr. Roswell, NM Goddard HS
    Freshman Roswell, NM Goddard HS
  • DB 5'9"
    Fr. Las Vegas, NM West Las Vegas HS
    Freshman Las Vegas, NM West Las Vegas HS
  • TE 6'0"
    Fr. Hatch, NM Hatch Valley HS
    Freshman Hatch, NM Hatch Valley HS
  • DB 5'9"
    Fr. Las Vegas, NV Basic High School
    Freshman Las Vegas, NV Basic High School
  • DL 6'1"
    Fr. American Samoa Samoana Hs
    Freshman American Samoa Samoana Hs
  • DB 5'8"
    Fr. American Samoa Leone HS
    Freshman American Samoa Leone HS
  • LB 6'1"
    Fr. American Samoa Leone HS
    Freshman American Samoa Leone HS
  • LB 6'0"
    Fr. American Samoa Faasao Marist HS
    Freshman American Samoa Faasao Marist HS
  • LS 5'7"
    Fr. Alamogordo, NM Alamogordo HS
    Freshman Alamogordo, NM Alamogordo HS
  • OL 6'4"
    Fr. Tularosa, NM Tularosa HS
    Freshman Tularosa, NM Tularosa HS
  • K 5'11"
    Fr. Queen Creek, AZ Queen Creek HS
    Freshman Queen Creek, AZ Queen Creek HS
  • LB 6'0"
    Fr. Albuquerque, NM Highland HS
    Freshman Albuquerque, NM Highland HS
  • DB 6'0"
    So. El Paso, TX Eastlake HS
    Sophomore El Paso, TX Eastlake HS

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Football Coach/Defensive Coordinator /Linebackers

    Kurt Taufa'asau

  • Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks

    Drew Thatcher

  • Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line

    Robert Rodriguez

  • Running Backs/Tight Ends/Special Teams Coordinator

    Gage Guardiola

  • Defensive backs

    Tre Oguinn

  • Defensive Line/Travel Coordinator

    Creede Wylie

  • Wide Receivers

    Mason Myers

  • Defensive Line/Pass Rush Specialist

    Baker Pritchard

  • Equipment Manager

    Peyton Grindstaff

  • Student Assistant

    AJ Sanchez-Montoya

2025 Football Roster
# Full Name Pos Ht. Academic Year Hometown / High School
0 Ike Udengwu QB 6-3 Sr. Long Beach, CA / Workman HS / Grand Valley State University
1 Mike Jones WR 5-10 Sr. Fort Worth, TX / Byron Nelson HS / Tyler JC
1 Gabriel Lopez DB 6-1 Sr. San Jose, CA / Santa Teresa HS / Tarleton State University
2 Zo'MarionĀ  Harper QB 6-1 Jr. Belle Glade, FL / Glades Central HS / Garden City CC
2 Awsten Turnbow DB 6-0 Fr. St. George, UT / Desert Hills HS
3 Key'Shawn Buckley WR 5-11 Jr. Atlanta, GA / Chapel Hill HS / Garden City CC
3 Lucas Lucero LB 6-2 R-Jr. Albuquerque, NM / Rio Rancho HS / University of New Mexico
4 Ronin Kimbrough DB 5-11 Jr. Ashland, OR / Ashland HS / College of the Redwoods
4 Cayden Walton RB 5-10 Jr. Raton, NM / Raton HS
5 Kekoa Garrido LB 6-2 Sr. Petaluma, CA / Marin Catholic HS / City College of San Francisco
5 Mason Peterson RB 5-10 R-So. Philadelphia, PA / Monsignor Bonner HS / East Stroudsburg
6 Corey Martin DL 6-2 Jr. Carson, CA / Serra HS / Murray State University
6 Collin Stucki QB 6-1 Fr. Cibolo, TX / Randolph HS
7 Dondre Fair Jr QB 6-0 Jr. Portland, OR / Jefferson HS / Portland State University
7 Kris Taufa'asau LB 6-0 Sr. Pago Pago, American Samoa / Provo HS / West Texas A&M
8 Kaleb Harris DB 5-10 So. Newman, GA / East Coweta HS
8 Dallas Parker WR 6-0 Sr. Victorville, Ca / Silverado HS / Western Illinois University
9 Jacob Ledesma IV TE 6-2 Jr. El Paso, TX / Pebble Hill HS / US Coast Guard Academy
9 Christian Sunui DL 6-3 Sr. American Samoa / Tafuna HS
10 Ben Watson LB 6-2 Sr. Los Angeles, CA / San Pedro HS / El Camino Community College
11 Fabiano Valdez LB 6-0 Sr. Rio Rancho, NM / Rio Rancho HS
12 Trevor Romaldo DB 6-0 Sr. Aliso Niguel, CA / Aliso Niguel HS / Murray State University
13 Maurice Collier Jr WR 5-9 Jr. Pahokee, FL / Pahokee HS / NMMI
14 Kai McPhearson WR 6-2 R-So. Miami,FL / Barbara Goleman HS/University of Nebraska-Kearney
14 Alex Serrano DB 6-0 Fr. Farmington, NM / Farmington HS
15 Ryan Alfaro QB 5-11 Fr. Deming, NM / Deming HS
15 Ethan Orona LB 6-0 Sr. Everett, WA / Arch Bishop Murphy HS/Santa Ana College
16 Chris Anderson WR 6-1 Jr. Fort Worth, TX / V. R Eaton HS/Kilgore College
16 LaCarlos McGee III LB 6-1 Fr. Miami Gardens, FL / Naples HS
17 Kamuela Miller DE 6-4 Jr. Laie, HI / Kahuku, HS
18 Damon Mayberry LB 6-0 Jr. Alamogordo, NM / Alamogordo HS / NMMI
19 Cameron Swain WR 6-4 Jr. Minden, NV / Douglas, HS / Feather River College
20 Jeffery Jones RB 5-9 Fr. St. Petersburg, FL / St. Petersburg HS
21 Nicholas Polanco DB 5-9 Jr. Miami, FL / Tru Prep HS/Fitchburg State University
22 Tanner Nelson DB 5-11 Sr. Huntington Beach, CA / Edison HS / Saddleback College
23 Cooper Valencia LB 6-1 Jr. Syracuse, UT / Bingham HS / NMMI
24 Luke Linnan WR 5-10 Fr. Las Cruces, NM / Mayfield HS
24 Izaiah Stephenson DB 6-3 Jr. Sacamento, CA / Sacramento HS / American River College
25 Jacob Miranda WR 5-10 Sr. Albuquerque, NM / Sandia HS/ University of Minnesota Morris
25 Jadon Perkins DB 6-4 Jr. Gilroy,CA / Gilroys HS/Mississippi Prep
26 Vili Fano DB 5-10 So. American Samoa / Maple Mountain HS / NMMI
27 Adrian Bonilla DB 6-2 So. Sierra Vista, AZ / Buena HS
28 Devin Diaz DB 6-0 So. Portales, NM / Portales HS
28 Daniel Estrada K 5-10 Fr. Rowlett,TX / Rockwall HS
29 Rayce Ramirez RB 5-10 So. Rio Rancho, NM / Rio Rancho HS
30 Chance Bustos RB 5-6 Jr. Reno, NV / Reed HS / Lenoir Rhyne University
30 Dontaivious Nelson LB 6-2 Fr. St. Petersburg, FL / Boca Ciega HS
31 Grant Johnson LB 6-0 Fr. Artesia, NM / Artesia HS
32 Tevita Valeti RB 6-1 So. Springville, UT / Springville HS
33 Dawson Chapman LB 6-2 Sr. Tooele, UT / Stansbury HS / Western Illinois University
34 Jaden Montalvo RB 5-10 Fr. Shirley, NY / William Floyd HS
35 Ashton Bradford RB 5-10 Fr. Rockwall, TX / Rockwall Heath HS
36 Kanai Satele RB 5-9 Fr. American Samoa / Tafuna HS
37 Cam Miller DB 6-1 Fr. Rockwall, TX / Rockwall HS
37 Goerge Wiles-Khoehler P 6-1 So. Pasadena, CA / St. John Bosco HS / Willamette University
38 Keeyon Kesi-Hadley LB 6-1 So. Kalihi, HI / Farrington HS
39 Kaleb Sells DB 6-0 Sr. Jasper, TX / Jasper HS / Long Beach City College
40 Augustine Lopez LB 6-0 Rf. Belen, NM / Belen HS
41 Rowdy Beers TE 6-5 Jr. Littleton, CO / Valor Christian HS / Florida International University
41 Noah Nelson DB 5-10 Rf. Albuquerque, NM / Rio Rancho HS
44 Noah Armijo TE 6-6 R-Sr. Taos, NM / Taos HS / New Mexico State
45 Tito Diaz DL 6-0 Jr. Albuquerque, NM / Menaul HS
45 Seva Mironov TE 6-3 So. Meridian, ID / Rocky Mountain HS/Utah Tech University
46 Ian Fishburn LB 6-2 So. Farmington, NM / Farmington HS
47 Alekzander Britt K 6-0 Fr. Westminister, CO / Mountain Ridge HS
47 Creed Chavez DB 6-0 Jr. Taos, NM / Saint Michaels
48 Keenan Carter DL 6-1 So. Los Angeles,CA / Culver City HS
49 Isaiah Garcia DE 6-4 R-So. Raton, NM / Raton HS
50 Uelese Grey OL 6-1 So. American Samoa / Fagaitua HS/NMMI
51 Jay Poti OL 6-1 Fr. American Samoa / Tafuna HS
52 Carlos Moya LS 5-10 Jr. Whittier, CA / St. Paul HS / East LA College
53 Sanerivi Fuimaono LB 6-0 Fr. American Samoa / Tafuna HS
55 Bodie Schlinger DE 6-1 Jr. Las Vegas, NM / Robertson HS / NMMI
56 Jaydn Jaramillo OL 6-1 Sr. El Paso, TX / Franklin HS / Southwestern Oklahoma State
57 Logan Duran DL 6-1 So. El Paso, TX / Eastlake HS
58 Cameron Handy OL 6-6 R-Jr. Beaumont, TX / West Brook Senior HS / University of Central Missouri
58 Larry Meador LB 5-11 R-Fr. Grants, NM / Grants HS
62 Joshua Reynolds OL 6-3 Jr. La Quinta, CA / La Quinta HS/College of the Desert
63 Giovanni Arenas OL 6-3 Fr. Tucson, AZ / Catalina Foothills HS
64 Mahdi Hazime OL 6-3 Sr. Toronto, Ontario, Canada / Fordson HS (MI) / Houston Christian University
65 Ioane Togia OL 6-4 Fr. Nu’uuli, American Samoa / Nu'uuli Vocational Tech
66 Joe Taase OL 6-3 Sr. Melbourne, AUS / Grace Brethren HS / West Texas A&M
69 Javier Filerio OL 6-3 Fr. Anthony, NM / Gadsden HS
70 Cody LaCroix OL 6-4 R-Fr. Phelan, CA / Hisperia HS
71 Aaron Loya OL 6-0 Jr. Albuquerque, NM / Highland HS
72 Tovia Tuinei OL 6-2 So. Washington, UT / Hurricane HS/St. George
73 Estevan Baca OL 6-2 Fr. Albuquerque, NM / Albuquerque HS
74 Kioni Benally OL 6-3 Sr. Farmington, NM / Farmington HS
77 Tyrese White OL 6-1 So. El Paso, TX / Pebble Hill HS
78 Ivan Madrigal OL 6-4 Sr. Glendale, AZ / Glendale HS / Missouri State University
79 Chase Iwunze OL 6-2 Fr. Rockwall, TX / Rockwall HS
80 Christopher Johnson II WR 5-7 Jr. Albuquerque, NM / West Mesa HS/NMMI
81 Jordan Lucas WR 5-9 Fr. Las Cruces,NM / Centennial HS
82 Armani Sheriff WR 5-9 So. Tucson, AZ / Salpointe Catholic HS
83 Eusebio Goncalvez WR 6-3 So. Hawyward, CA / Hayward HS
84 Malachi Releford WR 5-9 Fr. Fort Worth, TX / North Crowly HS
85 Ethan Conn WR 5-11 Fr. Artesia, NM / Artesia HS
86 Mateo Contreras WR 6-2 R-Fr. Las Vegas, NM / Robertson HS/University of New Mexico
87 Royal Young TE 6-1 Sr. Monrovia, CA / Rio Hondo Prep/Citrus College
88 Sam Lokeni DL 6-2 Sr. Seattle, WA / North Creek HS / Southwestern Oklahoma State
89 Alejandro Valenzuela TE 6-2 Fr. Tucson, AZ / Tucson HS
92 Hunter Ho DL 6-0 Fr. Kapolei, Hawaii / St. Louis High
94 Nalu Shimizu DL 6-1 Sr. Waimea, HI / Faith Lutheran HS / Idaho State University
95 De'Von Turner DL 6-4 So. Heath, TX / Rockwall Heath HS
96 Jeremiah Terrazas DL 6-2 R-Jr. Hatch, NM / Hatch Valley HS/NMMI
97 Shelton Ume DL 6-0 Fr. American Samoa / Tafuna HS
98 Elia Junior Paopao DL 6-1 Fr. American Samoa / Leone HS
RS Alredo Andrade RB 5-8 Fr. Anthony, NM / Gadsden HS
RS JJ Arellano QB 5-11 Fr. Rio Rancho, NM / Rio Rancho HS
RS Ethyn Boyd OL 6-3 Fr. Pojoaque, NM / Pojoaque HS
RS Davis Coyle LS 6-2 Fr. Las Cruces, NM / Mesilla Valley Christian
RS Teariki Fo'a DB 5-9 Fr. American Samoa / Tafuna HS
RS Jamal Fono LB 6-0 Fr. American Samoa / Tafuna HS
RS Brenden Franco-Herrera DL 6-5 Fr. Las Cruces, NM / Las Cruces HS
RS Ryan Garcia OL 6-4 Fr. Santa Fe, NM / Capitol HS
RS Isaac Houlihan WR 5-11 Fr. Albuquerque, NM / Albuquerque HS
RS Ja'Coure Jackson WR 5-10 Fr. Corsicana, TX / Founders Christian Academy
RS Blake Johnson QB 6-2 Fr. Lakeland, FL / Bartow HS
RS Daniel Kaohelaulii-Kala TE 6-5 Fr. Kekaha, HI / Waimea HS
RS Samson Leasiolagi DB 6-1 Fr. American Samoa / Tafuna HS
RS Pita Malae LB 6-1 Fr. American Samoa / Tafuna HS
RS Titus Massengale DL 6-0 Fr. San Antonio, TX / Sam Houston HS
RS Daniel Moreno DL 5-11 Fr. Roswell, NM / Goddard HS
RS Ke'Maurion Morrall LB 6-0 Fr. Beaufort, SC / Alamogordo HS
RS Jagger Mosqueda LB 6-1 Sr. Huntington Beach, CA / Mater Dei HS/Long Beach CC
RS Juan Munoz-Lozoya RB 5-10 Fr. Santa Fe, NM / Cleveland HS
RS Jahki Nichols DB 5-10 Jr. Modesto, CA / Modesto HS/San Joaquin Delta College
RS Jaydon Noperi OL 6-3 Fr. Tucson, AZ / Catalina Foothills HS
RS Cameron Ochoa DL 6-1 Fr. Castle Rock, CO / Castle View HS
RS Joel Ortega DB 6-0 Fr. Ruidoso, NM / Ruidoso HS
RS Blake Reed RB 5-11 Fr. Tucson, AZ / Pusch Ridge Christain Academy
RS Nathan Reed LB 5-10 Fr. Roswell, NM / Goddard HS
RS Patrick Rodriguez DB 5-9 Fr. Las Vegas, NM / West Las Vegas HS
RS Orrin Russell TE 6-0 Fr. Hatch, NM / Hatch Valley HS
RS Christopher Smith DB 5-9 Fr. Las Vegas, NV / Basic High School
RS Deniro Stowers DL 6-1 Fr. American Samoa / Samoana Hs
RS Ielu Sunia DB 5-8 Fr. American Samoa / Leone HS
RS Jason Tagaloa LB 6-1 Fr. American Samoa / Leone HS
RS Juju Tufi LB 6-0 Fr. American Samoa / Faasao Marist HS
RS Isaiah Venegas LS 5-7 Fr. Alamogordo, NM / Alamogordo HS
RS Andrus Vigil OL 6-4 Fr. Tularosa, NM / Tularosa HS
RS Tristan Vogt K 5-11 Fr. Queen Creek, AZ / Queen Creek HS
RS Shawn Wharepapa LB 6-0 Fr. Albuquerque, NM / Highland HS
RS Tyler White DB 6-0 So. El Paso, TX / Eastlake HS

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Kurt Taufa'asau Kurt Taufa'asau Head Football Coach/Defensive Coordinator /Linebackers
Drew Thatcher NMHU FB 2024 Drew Thatcher Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Robert Rodriguez NMHU FB 2024 Robert Rodriguez Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line
Gage Guardiola NMHU FB 2024 Gage Guardiola Running Backs/Tight Ends/Special Teams Coordinator
Tre Oguinn Defensive backs
Creede Wylie NMHU FB 2024 Creede Wylie Defensive Line/Travel Coordinator
Mason Myers Wide Receivers
Baker Pritchard Defensive Line/Pass Rush Specialist
Peyton Grindstaff Equipment Manager
AJ Sanchez-Montoya NMHU FB 2024 AJ Sanchez-Montoya Student Assistant

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Football Coaching Staff