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UNM football: 3 who committed and 3 who received offers (including Cleveland WR) over the weekend
Cleveland’s Jacob Maldonado (15) is tackled by La Cueva’s Landon Greene during the 2024 Class 6A state championship game Nov. 30 at Wilson Stadium. Maldonado received an offer to play football at UNM.
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New Mexico landed commitments from a trio of prep offensive lineman over the weekend, with all three entering their senior years. A look at the trio:
After a great official visit, I am excited to announce my commitment to the University of New Mexico. Beyond thankful to @PIAthletes and @Coach_CBooth for believing in me. Excited for my senior season to begin! @VerbalCommit_KC @6starfootballKS @MarketAthletes @Coach_Eck pic.twitter.com/EV5cw0qffz
— Brody Litton (@BrodyLitton) June 15, 2025
OL Brody Litton (Beloit, Kansas)
Summary: A rising senior at Beloit High School, Litton committed to UNM via a post on social media Sunday after receiving an initial offer in April. The 6-foot-6, 250-pound offensive lineman is being recruited as a tackle after he spent last season as a tight end and defensive end; Litton was named All-Class 2A honorable mention in 2024 after catching two passes for 32 yards.
Litton held an additional offers from South Dakota, Eastern Illinois and Southern Illinois, and interest from Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State, per 24/7 Sports. His father, Travis Litton, was a linebacker at Kansas State from 1997-99.
After a great conversation with @Coach_Eck @Coach_CBooth @LukeSchleusner
— Tygates (@TyGates07) June 14, 2025
I am all in and commited to continuing my athletic and academic journey with @UNMLoboFB. Thank you all and I cant wait to be home in Albuquerque. #GoLobos @KamrynBennett @Cehsfootball @Coach_ATaylor… pic.twitter.com/GiCee35bCI
OL Ty Gates (Peoria, Arizona)
Summary: A rising senior at Centennial High School, Gates committed to UNM via a post on social media Saturday after receiving an initial offer in May. Like Litton, the 6-6, 280-pound All-District selection is a converted tackle after previously playing tight end at the prep level.
Gates held an additional offer from Black Hills State University, a Division II school in Spearfish, South Dakota.
100% in LETS GOOOOO!!! LOBO UP 🐺🐺@UNMLoboFB @Coach_CBooth @Coach_Eck @alaqcfootball @coachchick82 @mxrd15 @azblackbox @CoachRWinkler @BJMedia1 @BlairAngulo @JUSTCHILLY @dickobert pic.twitter.com/AtMYorIVKN
— Braden Chick (@braden_chick) June 14, 2025
OL Braden Chick (Queen Creek, Arizona)
Summary: A rising senior at American Leadership Academy, Chick committed to New Mexico via a post on social media Saturday after receiving an initial offer in May.
The 6-2, 285-pound interior offensive lineman held an additional offer from Army and interest from New Mexico State and San Jose State, per 24/7 Sports.
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Camp offers
After UNM held a prospects camp Saturday, here’s the list of campers to walk away with an offer:
After a great camp today at @UNMLoboFB I’m blessed to say I’ve been offered an opportunity to continue my academic and athletic career at The University of New Mexico! @Coach_Eck @_CoachElliott @Coach_RGarza @Coach_Ridenour @PrepRedzoneNM @nmpreps pic.twitter.com/FhTpNqQffh
— Jacob Maldonado (@jakemaldonado08) June 14, 2025
WR Jacob Maldonado (Albuquerque)
Summary: A rising senior at Cleveland High School, the 5-11, 170-pound wide receiver caught 50 passes for 918 yards and 11 touchdowns last season.
Maldonado was also named to the Journal’s All-Metro and New Mexico High School Coaches’ Association All-State teams.
After a great camp and an amazing conversation with @Coach_Eck, @LoniFangupo, and @_CoachElliott I’m blessed to receive a scholarship offer from @UNMLoboFB!!! Got reps at DL and TE earning camp MVP! #1AAT #ATH #steakdinner #MountainWest @coach_nowinsky @LukeSchleusner… pic.twitter.com/sM6pRp2pj3
— Nick Barber (@nick94barber) June 15, 2025
TE Nick Barber (San Antonio)
Summary: A rising senior at Louis D. Brandeis (Texas) High School, the 6-3, 250-pound tight end caught nine passes for 59 yards and one touchdown last season.
Barber also worked as a defensive lineman during Saturday’s camp, and holds additional offers from Army, UTSA, Colgate and Cornell.
DE Hudson Page (Wolfforth, Texas)
Summary: A rising senior at Frenship (Texas) High School, the 6-5, 240-pound defensive end made 38 total tackles and two tackles for loss last season.
Page holds an additional offer from Idaho.
