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Mustang Football Signs 34 Student-Athletes on Signing Day


Silver City, NM – The WNMU Mustang Football announced the signing of their 2025 recruiting class, a group of 34 talented and dedicated student-athletes who are ready to make their mark on the football field. With a blend of skill, determination, and passion, this new class is poised to bring exciting energy and potential to the Mustang family.

Head Coach Billy Hickman couldn't be happier about the new additions to the team. "Each player in this signing class brings something special to the table," said Coach Hickman. "I am incredibly excited about the future of Mustang Football with these young men on board. Their talent, work ethic, and commitment to excellence are truly inspiring. I can't wait to see them grow and thrive both on and off the field."

Here's a list of our newest Mustangs:
  • Keane Abril - LB, 6'1", 220 lbs, Chandler, AZ (Corona Del Sol)
  • Jase Ashley - QB, 6'1", 190 lbs, Scottsdale, AZ (Horizon)
  • Jon Baca - TE, 6'2", 230 lbs, Rio Rancho, NM (V Sue Cleveland)
  • Jaylin Baker - WR, 6'0", 180 lbs, Helotes, TX (Brandeis)
  • Scott Burleigh - OL, 6'7", 350 lbs, Ventura, CA (St. Bonaventure)
  • Colby Carbajal - OL, 6'3", 260 lbs, Tempe, AZ (Corona Del Sol)
  • Bentley Corbin - RB, 5'7", 190 lbs, Phoenix, AZ (Sandra Day O'Connor)
  • Terrell Dolberry - DL, 6'4", 305 lbs, Los Angeles, CA (Millikan)
  • Jacob Espinoza - LB, 6'2", 230 lbs, Tucson, AZ (Amphitheatre)
  • Jonathan Estrada - WR, 5'11", 170 lbs, El Paso, TX (Del Valle)
  • Isaiah Garcia - OL, 6'1", 280 lbs, Chandler, AZ (Chandler)
  • Jacob Helt - TE, 6'1", 210 lbs, Chandler, AZ (Corona Del Sol)
  • Jordan Hiller - WR, 6'0", 180 lbs, Buckeye, AZ (Verrado)
  • Micah Hoffman - LB, 5'11", 190 lbs, Rio Rancho, NM (V Sue Cleveland)
  • Malachi Holliday - DB, 6'0", 180 lbs, Youngtown, AZ (Liberty (AZ))
  • Joshua Hopphaus - LB, 6'0", 215 lbs, Surprise, AZ (Desert Edge)
  • Dennis Ionica - WR, 6'4", 205 lbs, Surprise, AZ (Sandra Day O'Connor)
  • Ryan Kiwanuka - DB, 6'1", 185 lbs, Northridge, CA (Chaminade College Prep)
  • Nathan Lauritzen Jr - LB, 5'10", 205 lbs, Chandler, AZ (Perry)
  • Matthew Leber - OL, 6'4", 285 lbs, El Paso, TX (Chapin)
  • Leroi Lewis - DB, 6'2", 180 lbs, Woodland Hills, CA (Chaminade College Prep)
  • Matthew Lopez - WR, 5'11", 170 lbs, El Paso, TX (Del Valle)
  • Ian Luna - LB, 5'10", 175 lbs, San Antonio, TX (Brandeis)
  • Aaron Montes - OL, 6'3", 245 lbs, Eastvale, CA (Eleanor Roosevelt)
  • Jalen Murphy - RB, 5'11", 195 lbs, Bakersfield, CA (Liberty (CA))
  • Masumbe Netongo - DB, 6'1", 170 lbs, Albuquerque, NM (West Mesa)
  • Ryu Nunez - WR, 6'2", 170 lbs, El Paso, TX (Del Valle)
  • Jace Pitt - WR, 6'1", 170 lbs, Rio Rancho, NM (Rio Rancho)
  • John Rose - DB, 6'2", 180 lbs, Maricopa, AZ (Mountain Pointe)
  • Malik Stacy - DB, 6'1", 175 lbs, Compton, CA (Millikan)
  • Amare Thomas - DB, 6'2", 180 lbs, San Tan Valley, AZ (ALA Gilbert North)
  • Jack Warble - OL, 6'4", 290 lbs, Rio Rancho, NM (Rio Rancho)
  • Jalen Warren - WR, 5'8", 170 lbs, Odessa, TX (Odessa Permian)
  • Sheldon Williams - DB, 6'0", 160 lbs, Eastvale, CA (Eleanor Roosevelt)
This announcement is presented by First American Bank. First American Bank is a proud supporter of WNMU Athletics!​
First American Bank
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Western New Mexico University is a member of the NCAA Division II, and the Lone Star Conference (LSC). For additional information regarding Mustang Athletics, visit www.wnmumustangs.com; visit wnmu.edu for more information about Western New Mexico University. Follow the Mustangs on social media: @WNMUathletics (Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube & Instagram).
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