This is why I’m a fan of the portal. There was always talent in las cruces. Before the portal, it was so hard to make it out because of how the pro decision makers view us/ lack of development. Jerry Kill definitely injected a lot of talent fast but there was always guys.
This is why I’m a fan of the portal. There was always talent in las cruces. Before the portal, it was so hard to make it out because of how the pro decision makers view us/ lack of development. Jerry Kill definitely injected a lot of talent fast but there was always guys.
Former NMSU players with NFL opportunities in 2026
Drafted
- TE Eli Stowers (PHI)
- RB Mike Washington (LV)
- LB Keyshaun Elliott (CHI)
- RB Seth McGowan (IND)
UFA deals
- QB Diego Pavia (BAL)
- OT Shiyazh Pete (DAL)
- DE Dion Wilson (BAL)
Rookie minicamp
- RB Kadarius Calloway (TB)
- RB Star Thomas (TEN)
- WR Jonathan Brady (LV)
- DE Noah Arinze (KC)
- S Myles Rowser (SEA)
Wrote a piece on this last week on how NMSU is using them as recruiting assets, even if 11 of the 12 didn't finish at NMSU, to promote its player development. https://t.co/Lca0Zc47tM
Thrilled to be joined by Knight Hawk great @JVFerg in the booth tonight! Vegas is in the middle of a team-record 24 straight TD drives streak over the last 3 games and looks for a 4th straight win against New Mexico. On at 6pm @1230TheGame@LVSportsNetwork
#AGTG I have finished my junior year I thank God for blessing me with the ability and talents to achieve 1st Team All-District | 1st Team All-Metro | 2nd Team All- State i finished with
45 Tackles
15 Solos
30 Assists
5 Sack
16 TFL🔥
#Madisonprep
https://t.co/DyVF77bdhy
#AGTG I have finished my junior year I thank God for blessing me with the ability and talents to achieve 1st Team All-District | 1st Team All-Metro | 2nd Team All- State i finished with
45 Tackles
15 Solos
30 Assists
5 Sack
16 TFL🔥
#Madisonprep
https://t.co/DyVF77bdhy