UNM football: Who's starting for the Lobos at UCLA?
UNM running back Scottre Humphrey (22) carries the ball as Idaho State’s Rylan Leathers (21) latches on for the tackle during the University of New Mexico Lobos’ home opener against the Idaho State Bengals at University Stadium, Sept. 6, 2025. The Lobos won 32-22.
Note: This depth chart has been amended to reflect an availability report released by the Mountain West.
New Mexico’s two-deep against UCLA:
Offense
Quarterback
#2: Jack Layne, Jr. (6-foot-2, 206 lbs)
#13 James Laubstein, Sr. (6-3, 211 lbs)
Running back
#22: Scottre Humphrey, Jr. (5-10, 209 lbs)
#1: Damon Bankston, Sr. (5-10, 186 lbs) AND #10: D.J. McKinney, So. (5-8, 182 lbs) AND #8: Deshaun Buchanan, So. (5-9, 193 lbs)
Left tackle
#51: Malik Aliane, Jr. (6-1, 310 lbs)
#55: Elvin Harris, So. (6-6, 316 lbs)
Left guard
#66: Israel Mukwiza, Sr. (6-1, 329 lbs)
#50: Isaiah Sillemon, Sr. (6-1, 310 lbs)
Center
#59: Kaden Robnett, R-Fr. (6-2, 296 lbs)
#50: Isaiah Sillemon, Sr. (6-1, 310 lbs)
Right guard
#78: Richard Pearce, Sr. (6-2, 311 lbs)
#58: Jaymar Tasi, Fr. (6-2, 308 lbs)
Right tackle
#68: Tyler Lawrence, So. (6-4, 305 lbs)
#72: Nevell Brown, Sr. (6-3, 287 lbs)
Wide receiver
#0: Zhaiel Smith, Fr. (6-0, 184 lbs), #14: Shawn Miller, Jr. (6-0, 199 lbs), #17: Michael Buckley, Sr. (6-0, 179 lbs)
#5: Isaiah Blair, Jr. (5-11, 194 lbs)
Tight end
#7: Dorian Thomas, So. (6-4, 239 lbs), #88: Cade Keith, Fr. (6-5, 239 lbs)
#11: Aiden Valdez, Jr. (6-4, 242 lbs), #85: Simon Mapa, Jr. (6-4, 255 lbs)
Defense
Defensive end
#1: Keyshawn James-Newby, Sr. (6-2, 244 lbs), #45 Brett Karhu, Sr. (6-1, 226 lbs)
#19 Elijah Brody, So. (6-1, 229 lbs), #15: Xavier Slayton, Jr. (6-2, 243 lbs)
Defensive tackle
#9: Gabe Lopez, Sr. (6-2, 246 lbs), #92: Brian Booker, Jr. (6-3, 325 lbs)
#17: Okiki Olorunfunmi, Sr. (6-5, 265 lbs), #94: Jalen McIver, So. (6-4, 281 lbs)
Linebacker
#6: Jaxton Eck, Jr. (6-1, 224 lbs), #20: Ky’Won McCray, Sr. (6-4, 200 lbs)
#22: Dimitri Johnson, Sr. (6-1, 235 lbs), #16: Mercury Swaim, Jr. (5-10, 213 lbs)
Cornerback
#2: Abraham Williams, Sr. (6-1, 186 lbs), #12: Jon Johnson, Sr. (5-11, 181 lbs)
#5: Frankie Edwards III, So. (5-10, 174 lbs), #4: Jayden Sheridan, Sr. (5-11, 178 lbs)
Safety
#18: Caleb Coleman, Sr. (6-2, 191 lbs), #25: Drew Speech, Jr. (6-2, 197 lbs), #7: Tavian Combs, Sr. (6-2, 196 lbs)
#0: Albert Nunes, Sr. (6-1, 207 lbs) OR #3: David Murphy, Jr. (5-10, 195 lbs), #29: Aaron Smith, Sr. (6-0, 180 lbs)
Special teams
Placekicker
#13: Luke Drzewiecki, Sr. (6-0, 186 lbs)
#31: Grant Glasgow, Jr. (6-1, 194 lbs)
Kickoffs
#31: Grant Glasgow, Jr. (6-1, 194 lbs) OR #35: Charles Steinkamp, Jr. (6-5, 211 lbs)
Punter
#96: Daniel Hughes, So. (6-5, 235 lbs)
#35: Charles Steinkamp, Jr. (6-5, 211 lbs)
Long snapper
#47: Trey Dubuc, So. (6-1, 209 lbs)
#49: Caden Beck, Fr. (5-8, 182 lbs)
Holder
#35: Charles Steinkamp, Jr. (6-5, 211 lbs)
#96: Daniel Hughes, So. (6-5, 235 lbs)
Kick returner
#2: Abraham Williams, Sr. (6-1, 186 lbs) OR #1: Damon Bankston, Sr. (5-10, 186 lbs)
#10: D.J. McKinney, So. (5-8, 182 lbs)
#8: Deshaun Buchanan, So. (5-9, 193 lbs)
Punt returner
#17: Michael Buckley, Sr. (6-0, 179 lbs)
#1: Damon Bankston, Sr. (5-10, 186 lbs)