NEW MEXICO FOOTBALL

Who's in, who's out for the Lobos? Tracking New Mexico's transfer departures, additions 

The transfer portal opens Jan. 2, closes Jan. 16

UNM’s Daniel Hughes (96) takes to the field during the 2025 Rate Bowl against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz., on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. The Lobos lost in overtime 20-17.
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College football's transfer portal doesn't open until Friday, but more than a few Lobos have already announced their plans to enter. 

The full list of who's in and who's out for New Mexico as the portal looms: 

This story will be updated. 

Departures (6) 

P Daniel Hughes 

Summary: The 6-foot-5, 235-pound sophomore earned an All-Mountain West honorable mention after averaging 45.4 yards per punt in 12 games for UNM this season. He has two years of eligibility remaining.

OL Travis Gray 

Summary: The 6-6, 321-pound redshirt junior did not appear in a game for UNM this season. He has one year of eligibility remaining.

OL Jordan Mora 

Summary: The 6-5, 311-pound sophomore did not appear in a game for UNM this season. He has three years of eligibility remaining. 

TE Aiden Valdez 

Summary: The 6-4, 242-pound junior appeared in four games for UNM this season, making one reception for a loss of 3 yards. A Campbell transfer, he has two years of eligibility remaining after redshirting this year.

LB Randolph Kpai 

Summary: The 6-2, 219-pound redshirt senior made 10 total tackles in 12 games this season, playing primarily on special teams. He has no eligibility left, and would need a waiver to transfer and play another year. 

DL Max Lantzsch 

Summary: The 6-6, 263-pound redshirt junior did not appear in a game for UNM this season. He has two years of eligibility remaining.

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