Leone Aholei, DE, 6-2, 265, Anchorage, Alaska/WEst Anchorage HS/Mt. San Antonio College Mounties
Mario Balderrama, DE, 6-4, 245, Vinton, Texas/Canutillo HS
Brad Beeston, ATH, 5-11, Edmond, Okla./Edmond North HS/BYU/Eastern Arizona College
Conner Brinton, FS, 6-1, 190, Fountain Hills, Ariz./Fountain Hills High School/Mesa Community College
Lane Cummings, OL, 6-1, 261, Las Cruces, N.M./Las Cruces HS
Austin French, DL, Albuquerque, N.M./Eldorado HS
Mareon Gray, OL, 5-4, 280, Albuquerque, N.M./Albuquerque HS
Jerrel Green, FB, 6-0, 220, Barstow, Calif./Victor Valley College
Tanner Hightower-Wilson, DB/DS, 5-6, 170, Hobbs, N.M./NMMI
Tyler Hightower-Wilson, ATH, 5-6, 170, Hobbs, N.M./NMMI
David Jackson, LB, 6-1, 220, El Paso, Texas/Parkland HS
Jacob Jameson, QB, 5-10, 185, Lovington, N.M./Lovington HS/NMMI
Aaron Johnson, WR, 6-5, 190, Colorado Springs, Colo./Vista Ridge HS
Ma'anaima Lang, OL, 6-0, 285, Pago Pago, American Samoa/Leone
James Marley, OL, 6-5, 300, Eunice, New Mexico, Enice HS
Chevrolet Mikaele, DE, 6-2, 260, Kaneoho, Hawaii/Kailua HS/NMMI
Tanner Melson, DL, 6-2, 285, Bakersfield, Calif./North HS/Bakersfield HS
Adam Mijares, OL, 6-3, 309, El Paso, Texas/Socorro HS
Rhett Nebeker, SS, 5-11, 205, Golden, Colo./Golden HS.Eastern Arizona College
Austin Patterson, WR, 6-0, 191, Rio Racncho, N.M./Rio Ranch HS
Ben Pedro-Langford, ATH, 6-0, 229, Pago, Pago, American Samoa/Kanana Fou High School/New Mexico Military Institute
Kevin Reaves, ATH, 5-8, 175, Albuquerque, N.M./Manzano HS/NMMI
Elijah Saina, LB, 6-1, 240, Stockton, Calif./Amos ALonzo Stagg HS/San Joaquin Delta HS
John Scanlan, FB, 5-11, 255, Long Beach, Calif./Cabrillo HS/Mt. San Antonio College Mounties
Elon Spight, RB, 5-10, 187, Hazelwood East HS/Grossmont HS
Steven Steele, DB, 5-10, 170, Rio Rancho, N.M./Cleveland HS
Tyler Sturmky, DL, 6-2, 270, Broomfield, Colo./Broomfield HS
Trae Taylor, LB, 6-0, 230, Levelland, Texas/Levelland HS
Dominic Tiapula, DE, 6-3, 278, Downey, Calif./Sierra HS/Cerritos College
D'maujeric Tucker, RB, 5-8, 185, Lubbock, Texas/Frenship HS
Jordan Wells, RB, 5-11, 195, Round Rock, Texas/Round Rock HS/Southeastern Louisiana
Kade Willis, ATH, 5-10, 165, Shallowater, Texas/Shallowater HS
Marshall Winn, TE, 6-5, 240, Clovis, N.M./Clovis HS
Quarterbacks
Jacob Jameson
QB/ATH 5'10” 185 Lovington High School/New Mexico Military Institute
Lovington, N.M.
Coach Josh Lynn's take on Jameson:
“Jacob is very athletic and can beat you with his arm or his feet. I think Jacob will be a great fit in our offense both running and passing the ball.”
Highlight film link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzhqtrgs3WA
Junior College Accomplishments
- Led NMMI in all purpose yards averaging 153.2 yards per game
- Led NMMI in Kick-off and Punt return Yards
- 1st Team All-State QB in 2008, 2009, and 2010
- Jacob Jameson the 2010 NMPreps.com Mr. Football Winner
- NM Gatorade player of the Year in 2010
- Passed for 8,449 yards and 105 TD passes in his career
- Rushed for 53 career Touchdowns in his career
- State Champion Golfer
Jaime Quinones
Junior College Head Coach
Joe Forchtner
Major
Physical Education
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Ben Pedro-Langford
ATH 6'0” 229 Kanana Fou High School/New Mexico Military Institute
Pago Pago, American Samoa
Coach Josh Lynn's take on Langford:
“Ben is a very good athlete, He can do a lot of different things on the football field. He has the smarts of a quarterback but the physicality of a linebacker. We are going to play Ben at one of our outside linebackers.”
Junior College Accomplishments
- NMMI Team Captain in 2012
- Two time all Samoa Bowl Selection
- America Samoa National Team 2012 Selection
- Two Time World Bowl Selection
Faafouina Sitagata
Junior College Head Coach
Joe Forchtner
Major
Physical Education and Sports Recreation
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Running Backs
E'Lon Spight
RB 5'10” 187 Hazelwood East. H.S/ Grossmont College
St. Louis, Mo.
Coach Josh Lynn's take on Spight:
“Spight is a good running back with good vision and great speed. E'lon can run away from defenders and is extremely good in the open field.”
High School Accomplishments
- All-District Running Back
- Team Captain
- Played on the 2011 5A Mo. State Champion Football Team
- 2012 2nd Team All-Conference RB
Brian Simmons
Junior College Head Coach
Mike Jordan
Major
Undecided
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John (Bubba) Scanlan
FB, 5-11, 255, Cabrillo HS / Mt San Antonio College Mounties
Long Beach, Calif.
Coach Josh Lynn's take on Scanlan:
“Bubba's a very big athletic fullback. He is just what we need in our option attack. We also believe that Bubba is a good enough athlete to help in other areas as well.”
High School Accomplishments
- First Team All-League Linebacker
- Second Team All-League Running Back
- Coaches Award
Alton Luke
Junior College Head Coach
Bob Jastrab
Major
Kinesiology / Criminal Justice
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D'maujeric Tucker
RB 5'8 185 Frenship High School,
Lubbock, Texas
Coach Josh Lynn's Take on Tucker:
“D'maujeric is a special running back. He is a running back that can run around a defender or through a defender. He also played in a great football program under Coach Brad Davis. We expect D'maujeric to be very successful in our offense.”
Highlight Film Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWIyJQcw2E0
Accomplishments
- Ended up with 2,930 rushing yards which ranked third in the State of Texas (all classifications)
- Scored 33 Touchdowns and led the Frenship Tigers to the 4A division II quarter finals and a 12-2 record
- Meinike Bowl Player of the Year, Meinike Bowl player of week 13, All City Offensive Player of the Year
- First Team All-State Running Back in Texas, All-American
- All District, District Player of the year, All-South Plains, All-South Plains MVP, Academic All State
Brad Davis
Major
Criminal Justice/Psychology
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Jordan Wells
5'11” 195 RB Round Rock HS/S.E. La.
Round Rock, Texas
Coach Josh Lynn's take on Wells:
“Jordan is a very explosive player. Jordan is a proven college player who we expect to come in and contribute right away.”
Highlight film link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlpTDVUM1Vo
Accomplishments
- 2011 Southland Conference Freshman of the Year
- 2011 Honorable Mention All-Southland Conference
- 2011 ranked third in the Southland Conference in All-Purpose Yards
- 2011 Led the Southland Conference in Kickoff Return Yards (52 attempts for 1383 yards 26.6 avg)
- 2012 FCS Preseason All-American
- First Team All-District 16-5A selection who rushed for 1,422 yards on 121 carries with 13 touchdowns as a senior. (Rivals 2 star Recruit)
- Rushed for 1,284 yards and 17 TDs as a junior
Lanny Wilson
Major
Physical Education
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Kade Willis
ATH 5'10 165 Shallowater High School
Shallowater, Texas
Coach Josh Lynn's Take on Kade:
“Kade is a young man that is very versatile on both sides of the ball. He has tremendous speed with great football awareness. He will help us on either side of the ball.”
Highlight film link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IkqjCwv9bA
Accomplishments
- All-South Plains Defensive Player of the Year
- First Team All-City Defensive Back
- First Team All-District Running Back
- First Team All-District Safety
- Class 3A Player of the Week
- Team Captain
- Rushed for 1590 yards on 102 touches and 15 touchdowns
- Made 256 Tackles, had 19 Pass breakups, 7 interceptions, and 6 forced fumbles throughout career
- Participates in Baseball and Track
Kyle Maxfield
Major
Business/Marketing
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Receivers
Brad Beeston
ATH 5'11” 185 Edmond North High School/BYU/Eastern Arizona College
Edmond, Okla.
Coach Josh Lynn's Take on Beeston:
“We are very excited about Brad. Brad is a speed guy that can stretch the field and get behind defenders. Brad is also an exciting return specialist.”
High School Accomplishments
- Multiple Sport High School Athlete
- Football/Baseball First team All-State (Ok;a.)
John O'mera
Major
Sociology
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Aaron Johnson
WR 6'5” 190 Vista Ridge High School,
Colorado Springs, Colo.
Coach Josh Lynn's take on Johnson:
“Aaron is a big physical receiver that creates matchup problems for smaller defenders. He has a great frame to get bigger. He is an extremely humble young man that has a great attitude as well.”
Accomplishments
- 2012 All-State Wide receiver
- 2012 First Team All-Conference Wide receiver
- 2012 First Team All-Area Wide receiver (Colorado Springs, Colo.)
- 2012 Honorable Mention All-Conference Defensive back
Les Johnson
Major
Criminal Justice
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Austin Patterson
WR 6'0” 191 Rio Rancho High School
Rio Rancho, N.M.
Coach Josh Lynn's Take on Patterson:
“Austin has great upside; Austin is a sure handed receiver and has the athletic tools to get open against defenders. Austin also has a great attitude and is a pleasure to be around.”
Highlight film link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6c9wX6Q3XY
Accomplishments
- 2011 Second Team All State Wide Receiver
- 2011/2012 First Team All District Wide Receiver
- 2011 First Team All-Metro Wide Receiver (56 catches for 905 yards and 6 TD's)
- 2012 Second Team All-Metro Wide Receiver
David Howes
Major
Audio Visual
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Kevin Reaves
ATH 5'8” 175 Manzano High School/New Mexico Military Institute
Coach Josh Lynn's take on Reaves:
“Reaves can do a lot of different things on the football field. He has good ball skills and great concentration. Reaves brings leadership as a defensive team Captain in Junior College but you might see Reaves on the other side of the ball for the Greyhounds.”
Junior College Accomplishments
- Started Ever single game for NMMI in the 2011 and 2012 Season
- Team Captain
- Weight Room Iron Horse Award
- Led Broncos in interceptions in 2012
High School Accomplishments
- Two time all State wide receiver
- Played in the North/South All-Star Game
High School Head Coach
Aaron Ocampo
Junior College Head Coach
Joe Forchtner
Major
Business
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Tight Ends
Marshall Winn
TE 6'5” 240 Clovis High School,
Clovis, N.M.
Coach Josh Lynn's take on Winn:
“Marshall is an extremely good athlete. Marshall is a long and athletic Tight End that can block and catch. He is also a good basketball player.”
Accomplishments
- 2012 5A Second Team All State Tight End
- 2012 First Team All District Tight End
- 2012 AAAA/AAAAA All South All Star Tight End
Eric Roanhaus
Major
Biology
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Offensive Line
Lane Cummings
OL 6'1” 261 Las Cruces High School
Las Cruces, N.M.
Coach Josh Lynn's take on Cummings:
“Lane comes from a winning program where he was a lynchpin on their offensive line.”
Accomplishments
- 2012 5A First Team All-State Offensive Line
- 2012 1st Team All-District Offensive Line
- 2012 AAAA/AAAAA All-South All-Star
- 2012 NM AAAAA State Champions
High School Head Coach
Jim Miller
Major
Pharmacy
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Mareon Gray
OL 6'4 280 Albuquerque High School
Albuquerque, N.M.
Coach Josh Lynn's take on Gray:
“Mareon is a young man with a tremendous upside. He's a tall rangy offensive lineman that is very athletic. He is a young man that we look at to come in and develop.”
Accomplishments
- 2012 First Team All- District Offensive Line
- 2011 First Team All District Offensive Line
- 2011 All-Metro Offensive Line
Mark Zufall
Major
Criminal Justice
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Rudy Guerra
OL 6'3” 310 Las Cruces High School
Las Cruces, N.M.
Coach Josh Lynn's take on Guerra:
“We are very excited about Rudy. Rudy brings a hard work ethic and winning tradition with him. Rudy was on the 2012 5A State Championship Team down in Las Cruses. Rudy is a big physical offensive guard that has a great motor and has great feet.”
Accomplishments
- 2012 5A First Team All-State Offensive Line
- 2011/2012 First Team All-District Offensive Line
- 2012 AAAA/AAAAA All-South All-Star Offensive Line
- 2012 NM 5A State Champions
Jim Miller
Major
Undecided
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Ma'anaima Lang
OL 6'0” 285 Leone High School/New Mexico Military Institute
Pago Pago, American Samoa
Coach Josh Lynn's take on Lang:
“Lang is a very strong offensive center. Lang is very good at climbing and getting to linebackers. We expect Lang to come in a push for playing time.”
Junior College Accomplishments
- Started Ever single game for NMMI in the 2012 Season
- 1,000 Pound Club
High School Accomplishments
- 2 time All-Samoa Bowl Selection
Coach Pati
Junior College Head Coach
Joe Forchtner
Major
Physical Education and Community Recreation
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James Marley
OL 6'5 300 Eunice High School,
Eunice, New Mexico
Coach Josh Lynn's take on Marley:
“James is a very big kid that can move. James has a great upside, I believe James best football is in front of him. Plus I am always partial to a Eunice Cardinal. ”
Accomplishments
- 2012 Second Team All State Offensive Line
- 2012 First Team All District Offensive Line & Defensive Line
- 2012 First Team All-Lea County Offensive Line
- 2012 AA/AAA All South All Star
- 2011 First Team All-State Offensive Line & Defensive Line
Caleb Aldridge
Major
Undecided
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Adam Mijares
OL, 6-3, 308, Soccoro High School
El Paso, Texas
Coach Josh Lynn's Take on Mijares:
“Adam is a strong and very physical young man that we feel can come in and play offensive guard for us. He is great at staying on and finishing blocks.”
Accomplishments
- 2012 Greater El Paso All Star Game Participant
- 2012 First Team All District
- 2012 All City
- 2011 First Team All District
- 2010 First Team All District
High School Head Coach
Roy Garcia III
Major
Kinesiology
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Defensive Line
Leone (David) Aholelei
DE, 6-2, 265, West Anchorage HS / Mt San Antonio College Mounties
Anchorage, Alaska
Coach Josh Lynn's Take on Aholelei:
“David is a very strong and versatile defensive lineman who can play inside and outside on the defensive front. We expect David to have an immediate impact for the Greyhounds.”
Accomplishments at Mt SAC
- Second Team Central Conference Defensive Lineman
- Second Team All-Conference Defensive Lineman
- Honorable Mention Fullback
Bob Garmen
Junior College Head Coach
Bob Jastrab
Major
Kinesiology
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Mario Balderrama
DE, 6-4, 245 Canutillo High School
Vinton, Texas
Coach Josh Lynn's take on Balderrama:
“Mario is a bigger defensive end that has a great frame. We are extremely excited about Mario coming in and adding some size to our defensive front.”
Accomplishments
- 2012 Greater El Paso All Star Game Participant
- 2012 First Team All-District
- 2011 First Team All-District
- 72 Tackles / 7 sacks
High School Head Coach
Scott Brooks
Major
Agriculture
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Austin French
Defensive Line 6'1” 298 Eldorado High School
Albuquerque, N.M.
Coach Josh Lynn's take on Austin:
“Austin is a young man that moves well on the defensive front. He does a great job of getting off blocks and holding double teams. We feel Austin is a young man that will come in and fit in well with our defensive system.”
Accomplishments
- 2012 2nd Team All State Defensive Line
- 2011/2012 First Team All District Defensive Line
- 2012 AAAA/AAAAA All North All Star
- 2012 First Team All-Metro Defensive Line
- 2011 Second Team All-Metro Defensive Line
Charlie Dotson
Major
Accounting
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Dominic Tiapula
DE, 6-3, 278, Sierra HS(Colorado Springs, Colo.) / Cerritos College
Downey, Calif.
Coach Josh Lynn's take on Tiapula:
“Dominic is a very big and long defensive end. Dominic is a player that can have a major impact against any opponent.”
Accomplishments at Cerritos
- 150 career tackles / 5 sacks
Junior College Head Coach
Frank Mazzotta
Accomplishments at Sierra HS
- 2nd team all Moore league 2010
- All Colorado Springs 2010
- All Moore League Dream Team 2009
High School Head Coach
Joe Rosskam
Major
Criminal Justice
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Tanner Melson
DL 6'2” 285, North High School/Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, Calif.
Coach Josh Lynn's take on Melson:
“Tanner is a very physical and explosive defensive lineman than can play both defensive end and defensive tackle. We are expecting Tanner to come in and compete for a starting job.”
Junior College Accomplishments
- 2012 California Community College Conference Association Champion
- Second Team All-Conference Defensive Line
Mark Camps
Junior College Head Coach
Jeff Chudy
Major
Business Administration
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Chevrolet Mikaele
DE 6'2” 260 Kailua, HS/New Mexico Military Institute
Kaneoho, Hawaii
Coach Josh Lynn's take on Mikaele:
“Chevy is a stout defensive lineman with extensive college experience starting every game during his career at NMMI. He will be a physical presence on our defensive front.”
Highlight Film Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XADEMYJiXXI
Junior College Accomplishments
- Started Ever single game for NMMI in the 2011 and 2012 Season
- Team Captain
- Led NMMI in 2012 with 6 sacks
- 1000 pound club
- 2nd Team All-WSFL 2011
High School Accomplishments
- Second Team All-State
- Second Team All-Conference
Gary Rosolowich
Junior College Head Coach
Joe Forchtner
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Tyler Stuemky
DL 6'2 270 Broomfield High School
Broomfield, Colo.
Coach Josh Lynn's Take on Stuemky;
“Tyler is a very talented defensive lineman, who can play both end and tackle. Look for Tyler to see the field early in his career at ENMU.”
Accomplishments
- 2012 First Team All-State Defensive Line
- 2012 Honorable Mention All-State Offensive Line
- 2012 First Team All-Conference Offensive Line & Defensive Line
- 2011 First Team All-Conference Offensive Line
Gary Davies
Major
Business
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Linebackers
David Jackson
LB, 6-1, 220, Parkland High School
El Paso, Texas
Coach Josh Lynn's take on Jackson:
“David is a complete Linebacker, who can run and tackle. He covers good distance in his pass drops. We are very excited about David being a Greyhound.”
Accomplishments
- 2012 District 2-4A Defensive MVP
- 2012 Greater El Paso Showcase All Star Game Participant
- 2012 1st Team All City
High School Head Coach
Jerry Walker
Major
Undecided
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Elijah Saina
LB 6'1 240 Amos Alonzo Stagg HS/San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA
Coach Josh Lynn's take on Saina:
“Elijah is a very physical linebacker that has a great motor. He never stops moving and is a great blitzer off the edge.”
Accomplishments
- Two Year Starter for San Joaquin Delta College at OLB
- 2011 “Iron Man Award” for the Mustangs
- Won the Silicon Valley Bowl in 2012 and the Togo's Delta Bowl in 2011
- Recorded 23 Tackles, 5 Sacks, and 8.5 TFL in 2012
Gary Barlow
Major
Business
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Trae Taylor
6' 230 Levelland High School,
Levelland, Texas
Coach Josh Lynn's Take on Taylor;
“Trae is an extremely strong linebacker. He is able to shed blockers and is a solid tackler.”
Accomplishments
- District Defensive MVP
- First Team Defensive-Defensive Linemen
- Second Team Offense-Running Back
- All South Plain-Defensive Linemen
- Team Captain
- State Qualifier and Regional Champion for Powerlifting
High School Head Coach
Gary Gutierrez
Major
Undecided
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Defensive Backs
Conner Brinton
FS 6'1” 190 Fountain Hills High School/Mesa Community College,
Fountain Hills, Ariz.
Coach Josh Lynn's take on Brinton:
“Conner is a big strong safety that can play over the top and also roll down into the box. He is also a good zone coverage safety.”
Highlight film link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3GH4W7VYow
High School Accomplishments
- South Region Defensive Player of the year
- First Team All-State Outside Linebacker
Jim Fairfeild
Junior College Head Coach
Ryan Felker
Major
Business/Economics
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Rhett Nebeker
SS 5'11” 205 Golden High School/Eastern Arizona College
Golden, Colo.
Coach Lynn's take on Nebeker:
“Rhett is well rounded football player. He is a very physical safety that will add a physical presence to our secondary. Rhett has a great football IQ and can play anywhere in the Secondary.”
Highlight film link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_U245iWwsc
Junior College Accomplishments
- First Team All Western States Football League Defensive Back
- First Team All Arizona Community Colleges Athletic Conference Defensive Back
- 2011 Top of the Mountain Bowl Defensive MVP
High School Accomplishments
- First Team All-State Wide Receiver
- First Team All-State Strong Safety
John Roberts
Junior College Head Coach
John O'Mera
Major
Health and Physical Education
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Tanner Hightower-Wilson
DB/DS 5'6” 170 Hobbs High School/New Mexico Military Institute
Hobbs, N.M.
Coach Lynn's Take on Tanner:
“Tanner played for me at NMMI and did a great job on specials and is a great deep snapper. Tanner comes with good work ethic and the ability to make plays when the opportunity is given.”
Highlight film link:
Junior College Accomplishments
- Played in every single game at NMMI in 2011 and 2012
High School Accomplishments
- Green Belt Bowl All-Star game
Bruce Dollar
Junior College Head Coach
Joe Forchtner
Major
Education/Biology
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Tyler Hightower-Wilson
ATH 5'6” 170 Hobbs High School/New Mexico Military Institute
Hobbs, N.M.
Coach Lynn's Take on Tyler:
“Tyler is a speed guy who is good at stretching the field. Tyler will have 3 years with the Greyhounds.”
High School Accomplishments
- Green Belt Bowl all-star game
Bruce Dollar
Junior College Head Coach
Joe Forchtner
Major
Education/Biology
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Steven Steele
DB 5'10” 170 Cleveland High School
Rio Rancho, N.M.
Coach Josh Lynn's Take on Steele:
“Steele is a bigger DB that is a great cover safety. Steele is one of those players that is always around the ball. Steele also comes from a well disciplined high school program that is run by Coach Heath Ridenour.”
Accomplishments
- 2012 5A First Team All-State Defensive Back
- 2011 5A Second Team All-State Defensive Back
- 2011 5A Second Team All-State Wide Receiver
- 2011 & 2012 First Team All-Metro Defensive Back
- 2011 5A NM State Champions
High School Head Coach
Heath Ridenour (Former All-Conference quarterback @ ENMU)
Major
Education
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