Welcome to the sixth post in our twelve-part recruiting breakdown series. Today will look at the #6 team in our rankings, New Mexico. The Lobos signed a large recruiting class filled with talent, especially from the surrounding states of Arizona, Texas, California, and, of course, New Mexico. Read all about this class below.
- Recruits signed: 58
- High school: 25
- JUCO: 6
- Transfers: 27
- Offensive: 29
- Defensive: 25
- Special Teams: 4
- Number of 3-stars per 247 rankings: 25
- Players with a rating over 85: 9
- Players with a rating over 82: 16
- Breakdown by state (excluding transfers):
- Arizona: 7
- Texas: 7
- California: 6
- New Mexico: 4
- Illinois: 2
- Kansas: 1
- Mississippi: 1
- Nevada: 1
- Oklahoma: 1
- Oregon: 1
- 247 Rankings (subject to change)
- Recruiting: 91
- Transfer: 124
- Overall: 97
QB Cade Mitchell
Stand-out skills:
- Cannon for an arm, even when he’s throwing off his back foot
- At his best when he can roll out and has the option to run or pass
- Able to go through multiple reads each play to find the open receiver
- Good vision to see the field when he decides to take off and run
WR Dorian Patterson
Stand-out skills:
- Strong route-runner with smooth cuts to gain a step on his man
- Great size to create an advantage in jump balls
- Explosive after the catch, finding another gear and blowing by the defense
- Ideal combination of skills to make an impact in the return game
WR Bailen George…