Football | 2/3/2016 7:24:00 AM
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
PORTALES, N.M. — Eastern New Mexico University Football Coach Josh Lynn is proud to announce that a number of talented athletes have signed National Letters of Intent to play for the Greyhounds in the upcoming 2016 season. Lynn will look to the newcomers to bolster a lineup, which reached the postseason for the first time since ENMU joined the NCAA Division II and has won 20 contests over the last three seasons.
| Desmond Blue | DB, 5-11, 190, Sarasota, Fla./Southeast HS/NMMI |
| James Bonner | DS, 6-0, 230, Clovis, N.M./Clovis HS |
| Jacobye Bracy | DB, 5-10, 175, Lubbock, Texas/Estacado HS |
| Jeremiah Burke | Ath/P/K, 6-0, 200, Silver City, N.M./Silver City HS |
| Cameron Burkley | OL, 6-0, 265, Las Cruces, N.M./Centennial HS |
| Raymond Cole | OL, 6-4, 290, Albuquerque, N.M./Albuquerque HS |
| Tucker Dobbs | S, 6-1, 180, Clovis, N.M./Clovis HS |
| Jordan Fuamatu | OL, 6-0, 275, Pearl City, Hawaii/Pearl City HS/Pasadena City College |
| Cambry Gilbert | RB, 5-8, 165, Post, Texas/Post HS |
| Rakeem Hatchett | DL, 6-1, 275, Lubbock, Texas/Estacado HS |
| Braden Hemminger | WR, 6-2, 170, Melrose, N.M./Melrose HS |
| Roope Henry | OLB, 6-4, 210, Rio Rancho, N.M./Sue Cleveland HS |
| Tandon Jones | ATH (WR/DB), 5-10, 165, Levelland, Texas/Levelland HS |
| Adrian Mackey | DE, 6-1, 255, Hobbs, N.M./Hobbs HS |
| Mister Marshall-Cotton | DB, 6-2, 210, Pittsburg, Calif./Pittsburg HS/College of San Mateo |
| Colton McCoy | DL, 6-3, 220, Bushland, Texas/Bushland HS |
| Jacob Miley | WR, 6-2, 185, Roswell, N.M./Roswell HS |
| Dakarai Monegain-Box | DL, 6-2, 255, Denver, Colo./Denver South HS |
| George Nino | OL, 6-1, 310, Las Cruces, N.M./Centennial HS |
| Caleb Ortiz | DE, 6-4, 250, Estancia, N.M./Estancia HS |
| Thomas Patolo | LB, 5-10, 230, Long Beach, Calif./St. John Bosco HS/Long Beach City College |
| James Phillips | OL, 6-4, 250, Crane, Texas/Crane HS |
| John Runburg | OL, 6-2, 265, Canyon, Texas/Canyon HS |
| DeAndre Shorts | OLB, 5-10, 185, Aurora, Colo./Grandview HS |
| Lafaele Simanu | OLB, 6-1, 195, Pago Pago, American Samoa/Fegaitu HS |
| Adam Swisher-Hernandez | DL, 6-3, 255, Portales, N.M./Portales HS |
| Sapule Ta'amilo | OL, 6-3, 295, Murrieta, Calif./Vista Murieta HS/Mt. San Antonio College |
| Paul Terry | RB, 5-9, 175, Canyon, Texas/Randall HS |
| Gary Thibeaux-Moore | DB, 5-11, 185, Albuquerque, N.M./West Mesa HS/NMMI |
| Akeem Thompson | DL, 6-1, 255, Amarillo, Texas/Tascosa HS |
| Andre Thompson | CB, 6-1, 190, Denver, Colo./J.K. Mullens HS |
| De'von Traylor | OL, 6-4, 285, Fountain, Colo./Fountain Fort Carson HS |
| Terrence Trujillo | QB, 6-0, 180, Durango, Colo./Durango HS |
| Brown Tuiasosopo | DL, 6-2, 295, San Fernando, Calif./San Fernando HS |
| Dante Urrea | DB, 5-11, 180, Deming, N.M./Deming HS |
| Daryl Wiggins | RB, 5-9, 185, Albuquerque, N.M., Del Norte HS/NMMI |
QUARTERBACKSTerrence Trujillo QB 6'0" 180 Durango HS / Durango, CO COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Terrence is an athletic dual threat QB who can beat you with his legs or arm. We feel like his skill set is a perfect fit for our offensive system and we are excited to see what he can do wearing the Green and Silver."
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 2015 1st Team All-Conference QB
- 2014 1st Team All-Conference QB
- 2014 2nd Team All-Conference (Basketball)
Coached by David VogtMAJOR: Undecided
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhlY3BFGWFsBack to Top
RUNNING BACKSCambry Gilbert RB 5'8" 165 Post HS /Post, TX COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Cambry is a speedy/explosive running back that has to ability to score every time he touches the ball in space. He was the catalyst to the Post Antelopes playoff run. We are excited to have Cambry join the Greyhound family."
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Help Lead the Post Antelopes to an 11-1 Record
- 2015 All District MVP
- 2015 All Super Team
- 2015 Lone Star Super Team
- 2014 All District RB/DB
- 2014 All District Basketball/Track
- 2014 All South Plains Football
- 2013 All District Newcomer of the Year
- Four Year All District – Academics
Coached by Michael Pittman MAJOR: Undecided
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjHOmt6UImABack to TopPaul Terry RB 5'9" 175 Randall HS/Canyon, TXCOACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Paul has all the attributes we look for in a running back. He is a polished runner with great vision, quickness, and strength. We look for him to come in and add depth to our backfield. "
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Rushed for 2,443 Yards and 36 Touchdowns
- 2015 - Led the Randall Raiders to t
- he 5A Division 1 State Quarterfinals
- 2015 - District 3-5A Offensive MVP
- 2015 Golderspread Offensive Player of the Year
- 2015 Honorable Mention All State
- 2014 Frisco – District 9-5A Offensive MVP
- 2014 1st Team All Collin County – RB
- 2013 All District Defensive Back
Coached by Bryan Wood MAJOR: Business
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rXAyHeF3sQBack to TopDaryl Wiggins RB 5'9" 185 Del Norte HS / NMMI JC Albuquerque, NM COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Daryl is a well-rounded back who can hurt you as a ball carrier or pass receiver. He has also shown the tenacity to be an effective blocker out of the backfield. Daryl is a slasher who has a nose for the end zone scoring 12 Touchdowns for NMMI this fall."
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 2015 Honorable Mention All-WSFL – RB
- 2013 NMHSCA 5A/6AAll North All Star
- 2013 All Metro Offensive Player of the Year
- 2013 1st Team All-Metro – RB
- 2013 2nd Team All-Metro – Returner
- 2013 All District Player of the Year
- 2013 5A 1st Team All State – RB
- 2013 1st Team All District – RB
Coached by Bruce Binkley/Joe Forchtner MAJOR: Undecided
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRHQSfd0ZrkBack to Top
WIDE RECEIVERBraden Hemminger WR 6'2" 170 Melrose HS /Melrose, NM COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Braden is a very talented 3 sport athlete and an extremely versatile football player. Braden did everything for Melrose High School and was instrumental in the Buffaloes winning back-to-back State Championships. Braden has a tremendous potential and we feel that once he is able to focus on 1 sport and 1 position he will blossom into a fantastic football player."
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 2013 All District TE/DE
- 2013/14 All State TE
- 2015 All State LB
- 2014-15 8 Man State Champions
Coached by: Richard Roybal
MAJOR: Undecided
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8gb0GZteJ8Back to TopTandon Jones ATH 5'10" 165 Levelland HS /Levelland, TX COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Tandon is a very talented athlete who played both Wide Receiver and Defensive Back at nearby Levelland High. He has the speed and athleticism to impact either side of the ball. We look for great things to come from him while at ENMU."
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 2015 1st Team All Region
- 2015 2nd Team All District Offense
- 2015 2nd Team All District Defense
- 2015 LSV Pre Season Super Team
- 2015 Bi-District Champions
- 2015 Area Champs
- FCA President
Coached by Jared Sanderson MAJOR: Political Science
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL_uyHSoZSEBack to TopJacob Miley WR 6'2" 185 Roswell HS/Roswell, NM COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Justin is a long rangy WR who can go up and make plays on the deep ball. We also really liked his ability to run with the football after the catch. Justin has also proven to be a physical blocker on the perimeter. We feel he will come in and strengthen our receiving corp."
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 2015 NMHSCA 6A/5A All South All Star
- 2015 1st Team All District
- 2014 1st Team All District
- 2014 5A State Basketball Champions
Coached by Jeff Lynn MAJOR: Undecided
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irtkqKO9ro8Back to Top
OFFENSIVE LINEJames Bonner DS 6'0" 230 Clovis HS / Clovis, NMCOACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Tyler comes from a great program right down the road at Clovis High. Tyler is an outstanding deep snapper. You never realize how important a deep snapper is until you don't have one. By signing Tyler the Greyhounds can rest assured they are in good hands for the next four years "
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 2015 1st Team All District
- 2014 Honorable Mention All District
Coached by Eric Roanhaus MAJOR: Business
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YWH33SSRsEBack to TopCameron Burkley OL 6'0" 265 Centennial HS/Las Cruces, NM COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Cameron is an extremely quick OL who has really good feet. He plays with a great motor and has shown the ability to finish blocks at the 1
st and 2
nd level of the defense. We feel he has the skill set to be a great OL in our system"
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Help lead the Centennial Hawks to State Runner Up in 5A
- 2015 NMHSCA 6A/5A All South All Star
- 2015 5A 1st Team All State OL
- 2015 1st Team All District OL
- 2014 1st Team All District OL
Coached by Aaron Ocampo MAJOR: Education
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CP3D3vQUDnUBack to TopRaymond Cole OL 6'4" 290 Albuquerque HS/Albuquerque, NM COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Raymond is an athletic big guy who played both sides of the ball for Albuquerque High and plays Center on the basketball team. We feel Raymond's best football is ahead of him and he can develop into an outstanding offensive lineman
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 2015 NMHSCA 6A/5A All North All Star
- 2015 1st Team All District OL
- 2015 2nd Team All State DL
Coached by Curtis Flakes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbKGTwqLoskBack to TopJordan Fuamatu OL 6'0" 275 Pearl City HS/Pasadena City College Pearl City, HI COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Jordan is a physical offensive lineman who does a great job of getting to the 2
nd level. He has shown the tenacity and aggressiveness we love to see in our Offensive Lineman. He will be a great addition to our offensive front"
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 2nd Team All State OL (Hawaii)
- 1st Team All-Metro OL (Hawaii)
- 2 Year Starter (Pasadena City College)
- Academic Honor Roll (Pasadena City College)
Coached by Thom Kaumeyer and Robin Kami MAJOR: Criminal Justice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwEUE4Vj9IABack to TopGeorge Nino OL 6'1" 310 Centennial HS/Las Cruces, NM COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"George is a 4 year starter and 2 time 1
st Team All State center that will make the move to Guard in our system. He is a bulldozer who cleared huge holes for the 12-1 Centennial Hawks on their way to the schools 1
st State Championship Game appearance."
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Help Lead the Centennial Hawksto State Runner Up in 5A
- 2015 NMHSCA 6A/5A All South All Star
- 2015 5A 1st Team All State OL
- 2014 5A 1st Team All State OL
- 2015 1st Team All District OL
- 2014 1st Team All District OL
Coached by Aaron Ocampo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w1s7viY7cABack to TopJames Phillips OL 6'4" 250 Crane HS / Crane, TX COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"James is very intriguing football player. He played on both sides of the ball at Crane for three years. With his athleticism and tall frame, we look for him to come in and contribute at offensive tackle in our triple option offense"
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 2015 All District Defensive Tackle
- 2015 All District Defensive End
- 2014 All District Defensive End
- 2013 Newcomer of the Year
- 2013 Honorable mention Offense
- 3 Year Starter / 3 Year Letterman
Coached by Kirk Byrd MAJOR: Agriculture
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdTSV6PLgFcBack to TopJohn Runberg OL 6'2" 265 Canyon HS / Canyon, TXCOACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"John is a fundamentally sound offensive linemen that does a great job of getting up to the 2
nd level. He had a great career at Canyon High school and we anticipate the same when he steps foot on Campus"
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 2015 1st Team All District OL
- 2015 Honorable Mention All State OL
- 2015 All State 2nd Team Academics
- 2015 Amarillo Globe News Pre-Season and Post-Season Super Team
- 2015 Offensive Linemen for Canyon
- 2014 1st Team All District OL
- 2013 2nd Team All District DL
Coached by Blake Bryant MAJOR: Business
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eB3dXJbRQlwBack to TopSapule Ta'amilo OL 6'3" 295 Vista Murrieta HS/Mt. San Antonio College / Murrieta, CACOACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Sapule is an experienced offensive linemen that comes from a great program in Mt. Sac. He is strong, explosive, and quick which will allow him to add immediate depth to our offensive line. "
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 2 Year Starter Mt. Sac
- Team Captain at Mt. Sac
- Anchored the O-Line at Mt. Sacthat had an overall record of 19-5 in his two years
- 1st Team Southern Section Inland
- 1st Team All-Southwestern League
- Named to the All Valley team
- Named to the Press Enterprise All-Star Team
Coached by Bob Jastrab and Coley Candaele MAJOR: Kinesiology / Counseling
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq20rIq4lQIBack to TopDe'von Traylor OL 6'4" 285 Fountain Fort Carson / Fountain, CO COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
" De'von is an extremely athletic offensive linemen who possess the skill set needed to flourish in our offensive scheme. We were really impressed with his athletic ability as well as with his positive attitude and great sense of humor. "
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 2015 All Conference OL
- 2014 All Conference OL
- 3 year starter on the offensive line
Coached by Mitch Johnson MAJOR: Undecided
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlSR10l0wd8Back to Top
DEFENSIVE LINERakeem Hatchett DL 6'1" 275 Estacado HS / Lubbock, TX COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Rakeem is a big athletic defensive linemen from nearby Estacado. For being 275 pounds, he moves extremely well and is a dominant force for opposing offenses. We are excited to have Rakeem join the Green and Silver"
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 3 Year Starter on the Defensive Line
- 2015 1st Team All District 1-4A DL
- 2015 1st Team Lone Star Varsity Super Team DL
- 2015 Honorable Mention All-State DL
- 2014 1st Team All District 1-4A DL
- 2013 Newcomer of the year 1-4A
Coached by Danny Servance MAJOR: Undecided
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XulqOe6Pe2ABack to TopAdrian Mackey DE 6'1" 255 Hobbs HS/Hobbs, NM COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Adrian is an extremely active DL with a great get off. He has the quickness and physicality to beat a run block and the athleticism to rush the passer. We feel like Adrian has great potential and his best football is ahead of him."
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 2015 NMHSCA 6A/5A All South All Star
- 2015 1st Team All District DE
- 2014 1st Team All District DE
Coached by Charles Gleghorn MAJOR: Graphic Design
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi6YRQK7_sYBack to TopColton McCoy DL 6'3" 220 Bushland HS / Bushland, TX COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Colton plays with a great motor. He was very disruptive for opposing offenses. He has a great frame with tremendous upside. We look for him to develop into a great pass rusher for the Greyhounds"
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 2015 HM All District DL
- 2014 HM All District DL
- 3 Year Starter / Letterman
- Team Captain
Coached by Jimmy Thomas MAJOR: Undecided
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCSzBALx-6YBack to TopDakarai Monegain-Box DL 6'2" 255 Denver South HS/Denver, CO COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Dakarai is quick off-the-snap. He is extremely athletic for a guy his size. He will contend for a wrestling state title in Colorado. He has the ability to play all three positions on our defensive line. His upside is tremendous. "
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 2015 1st Team All Conference
- 2015 1st Team All City
Coached by Tony Lindsay MAJOR: Undecided
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JgCnUEdHmoBack to TopCaleb Ortiz DE 6'4" 250 Estancia HS /Estancia, NM COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Caleb is a very talented 3 sport athlete and an extremely versatile football player. Caleb did everything for Estancia High School and was instrumental in the Bears winning back to back State Championships. Caleb has a tremendous upside and we feel that once he is able to focus on 1 sport and 1 position he will blossom into a fantastic football player."
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Led Estancia to back to back 3A State Championships in 2014 & 2015
- 2015 3A Defensive Player of the Year
- 2015 NMHSCA 3A/4A All North All Star
- 2015 3A 1st Team All State DE
- 2015 3A 1st Team All State WR
- 2013 2A 2nd Team All State DE
- 2015 1st Team All District DE & TE
- 2014 1st Team All District DE & RB
- 2013 1st Team All District DE
- 2014 2nd Place 3A State Track Meet Shot Put
- 2014 2nd Place 3A State Track Meet Discus
Coached by: Stewart Burnett
MAJOR: Undecided
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIB1lxCBG20Back to TopAdam Swisher-Hernandez DL 6'3" 255 Portales HS / Portales, NMCOACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Adam is a very mobile big man that also contributes on the basketball and tennis courts at PHS. His physical presence in the middle of the Portales Ram defense helped propel them to the State Semi Finals. Adam has the frame to carry more weight while still keeping the quickness that has helped him to be such a disruptive force in his high school career."
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 2015 NMHSCA 3A/4A All South All Star
- 2015 4A 1st Team All State DL
- 2015 1st Team All District DL
- 2014 1st Team All District DL
Coached by Jaime Ramirez MAJOR: Undecided
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfrEfXcaFg4Back to TopAkeem Thompson DL 6'1" 255 Tascosa HS / Amarillo, TXCOACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Akeem comes from a great program in Amarillo Tascosa. We believe he is a complete defensive lineman that has the ability to rush the pass, and play stout against the run. We are excited to have him join the Greyhound family. "
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 3 Year Starter on the Defensive Line
- Contributed to a defensive line that helped Tascosa post a 10-3 Record
- Led the Rebels to the 6A Regionals in the playoffs
- 3 Year letterman
Coached by Ken Plunk MAJOR: Undecided
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaSof7W_mY0Back to TopBrown Tuiasosopo DL 6'2" 295 San Fernando HS / San Fernando, CACOACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"At 6'2" 295 pounds Brown is an explosive, physical football player. Brown has shown these attributes on both sides of the ball, which proves he is extremely versatile. We are excited for him to wear the Green and Silver."
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 2015 Valley Mission League Offensive Linemen of the Year
- 2015 1st Team All City DL/OL
- 2014 1st Team All City DL/OL
- 3 year starter at San Fernando
Coached by Robert Garcia MAJOR: Undecided
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waQForCHN8cBack to Top
LINEBACKERSRoope Henry OLB 6'4" 210 Sue Cleveland HS/Rio Rancho, NM COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Roope is an outstanding 3 sport athlete who helped lead his team to a 13-0 season and class 6A State Championship. Roope is a physical OLB who can stop the run, but he is also very athletic and long which allows him to have a strong presence in pass defense as well. We expect Roope to be able to come in and have an immediate impact on our defense and special teams."
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Help lead the Cleveland Storm to 13-0 6A State Championship
- 2015 NMHSCA 6A/5A All North All Star
- 2015 5A 1st Team All State OLB
- 2015 1st Team All District OLB
- 2014 1st Team All District OLB
Coached by former All-LSC Greyhound QB Heath Ridenour
MAJOR: Kinesiology
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKeW0oM7aVUBack to TopThomas Patolo LB 5'10" 230 St. John Bosco HS/Long Beach City College / Long Beach, CA COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Thomas is a physical linebacker who played against some of the best junior college competition in the nation. He is very instinctive and has an aggressive downhill style of play. We look for Thomas to add depth to our line backing core. "
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 2 Year Starter Long Beach City College
- Lead the Vikings to an 11-2 record in 2015 and the SoCal Regional Championship Game
- 2nd Team Press- Telegram Dream Team LB
- 2nd Team All Trinity League LB
Coached by Brett Peabody and Jim Adams MAJOR: Undecided
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZS7fVCl7ZEBack to TopDeAndre Shorts OLB 5'10" 185 Grandview HS/Aurora, CO COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"DeAndre has outstanding speed. He is a physical tackler and delivers tremendous pop on contact. He is a versatile Linebacker that can play either inside or outside. DeAndre is well-coached and comes from a great program."
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 2015 1st Team All Colorado (Denver Post)
- 2015 1st Team All Colorado (Six Zero)
- 2015 5A 1st Team All State (Denver Post)
- 2015 1st Team All Conference
- 2015 Conference Defensive MVP
- 2015 1st Team All City
- 2014 1st Team All Conference
- 2014 1st Team All City
- 2013 2nd Team All Conference
Coached by John Schultz MAJOR: Communications
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ra62HQwpaU Back to Top Lafaele Simanu OLB 6'1" 195 Fegaitu HS / Pago Pago, AS COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Simanu's best football is in front of him. He has the speed and physicality to become a premier OLB for the Greyhounds. He reminds me of All-Conference OLB
Elliot Peters who is also from Pago Pago. "
Coached by Suaese "Pooch" Ta'ase MAJOR: Undecided
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIDw_II_9DQBack to Top
DEFENSIVE BACKSDesmond Blue DB 5'11" 190 Southeast HS / NMMI
Sarasota, FL COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Desmond is an impact player that has been successful at every level of football to this point. We are excited about Desmond's experience and explosiveness. We expect Desmond to come in and compete for one of our safety spots right away."
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 2015 Honorable Mention All-WSFL DB
- 2015 All WSFL Player ofthe Week (Week 2)
- 2013 2nd Team All-WSFL DB
- 2013 NMMI Defensive MVP
- 2011/2012 1st Team All Area
- 2011/2012 Manatee County Defensive Player of theYear
- 2012 All Region Defensive Player of the Year
Coached by Joe ForchtnerMAJOR: Health/Physical Education
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxWldk6gf8QBack to TopJacobye Bracy DB 5'10" 175 Estacado HS/Lubbock, TX COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Jacobye had a great career at Lubbock Estacado. He played on both sides of the ball for the Matadors. He has great athletic ability and is a proven lock down corner. We welcome Jacobye to the Greyhound Family "
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Recorded 10 Career Interceptions - 2 Year Starter / 3 Year Letter winner
- 2015 Team Captain
- 2015 1st Team All District 1-4A Defensive Back
- 2015 2nd Team All District 1-4A Wide Receiver
- 2014 2nd Team All District 1-4A Defensive Back
Coached by Danny Servance MAJOR: Undecided
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_SUo7o_NXYBack to TopTucker Dobbs Safety 6'1" 180 Clovis HS/Clovis, NM COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Tucker is a long rangy Safety with good speed who can cover a lot of ground. He has the ability to go up and make plays vs. the bigger WR's in our conference. Being from just down the road in Clovis our staff has had the pleasure of watching Tucker play for several years and we've never seen him shy away from contact."
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 2015 1st Team All District DB
- 2014 2nd Place 6A State Track Meet 4 x400
- 2014 4th Place 6A State Track Meet 4 x100
- 2014 4thPlace 6A State Track Meet 4 x 200
- 2013 3rd Place 5A State Track Meet 4 x100
- 2013 3rd Place 5A State Track Meet 4 x 200
- 2013 5th Place 5A State Track Meet 400 M Dash (50.1)
Coached by Eric Roanhaus MAJOR: Business
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2P75nwbGYEBack to TopMister Marshall-Cotton DB 6'2" 210 Pittsburg HS/College of San Mateo / Pittsburg, CA COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Mister is an intelligent, fast and physical safety that we feel will have an immediate impact in our secondary. With his 6'2" frame he will have an imposing presence on the defensive side of the ball. We are thrilled to have Mister in our secondary. "
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Lead Bay Six Conference in Solo Tackles (9-1 College of San Mateo)
- Started as a SOPH on State & National Championship Team (De La Salle HS)
- 1st Team All League RB
- 1000 Rusher in HS (Pittsburg HS)
- Played Both ways at Pittsburg HS (9-4)
Coached by Victor Galli and Bret Pollack MAJOR: Communication
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoaNmESJNoABack to TopGary Thibeaux-Moore DB 5'11" 185 West Mesa HS / NMMI JC
Albuquerque, NM COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"We recruited Gary out of High School and believed he had a ton of potential and tremendous upside. Gary has developed that potential under Coach Joe Forchtner at NMMI earning 2
nd Team All-Conference honors as a Corner. Gary has the ability to have an immediate impact for the Greyhound secondary for the next three years. "
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 2015 2nd Team All WSFL DB
- 2013 NMHSCA 5A/6A All North All Star
- 2013 6A 2nd Team All State Cornerback
- 2013 1st Team All District Cornerback
- 2013 1st Team All-Metro Cornerback
- 2012 2nd Team All-Metro Cornerback
Coached by Ron McMath and Joe Forchtner MAJOR: Undecided
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d09_czoYydIBack to TopAndre' Thompson CB 6'1" 190 J.K. Mullen HS / Denver, CO COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
" Andre' is a well-rounded corner that can cover as well as help on the run. Andre' plays with phenomenal effort and has a nose for the football. With his tall, rangy build we look for him to be a lockdown corner in the future. "
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 2015 1st Team All Conference DB
- 2015 Honorable Mention All Conference WR
- 2014 2nd Team All Conference DB
Coached by Tom Thenell MAJOR: Sports Management `
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UupmA_9yjbUBack to TopDante Urrea DB 5'11" 180 Deming HS /Deming, NM COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Dante Urrea is multi-talented football player who has done a little bit of everything in his career at Deming High School. Dante's speed and athleticism make him a very versatile football player and he will have no problem finding a home in our secondary. His excellent open field running ability will allow him to be a resource in our return game as well."
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 2015 NMHSCA 5A/6A All South All Star
- 2015 6A 2nd Team All State DB
- 2015 1st Team All District
- 2014 1st Team All District
- 2013 1st Team All District
- Team Captain
Coached by: Fernando Holguin
MAJOR: Business
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMHOyxEN5PMBack to TopKICKERSJeremiah Burke Athlete/P/K 6'0" 200 Silver City HS/Silver City, NM COACH LYNN'S TAKE:
"Jeremiah is a great all-around athlete who placed in 5 events at the State Track Meet last spring. On the football field Jeremiah uses his speed and exceptional ball skills to impact the game in a variety of ways. He has also proven to be a physical blocker and imposing tackler. Jeremiah is also an All State Kicker and Punter. Our coaching staff will enjoy finding ways for Jeremiah to help the Greyhound win games."
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 2015 NMHSCA 4A/3A All South All Star
- 2015 2nd Team All State Punter
- 2014 1st Team All State Kicker
- 2015 1st Team All District TE
- 2014 1st Team All District TE
- 2014 2nd Place 4A State Track Meet Pole Vault
- 2014 1st Place 4A State Track Meet 4 x 200
- 2014 2nd Place 4A State Track Meet 4 x 100
- 2014 4th Place 4A State Track Meet 100 M Dash
- 2014 5th Place 4A State Track Meet 200 M Dash
Coached by Butch Branson MAJOR: Secondary Education
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