SILVER CITY, N.M. – The Western New Mexico University football team announced the signings of 35 players to join the team for the 2015 season as announced by head coach Adam Clark. The list includes 23 players from California, four from New Mexico, three from Texas, three from Hawaii, one from Arizona and one from Nevada.
Christian Steele, RB/CB, 5-11, 185, Fontana, CA/Jurupa Hills High
CIF Champion, All-League, All-Area, Offensive Player of the Year as a senior.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2420152/christian-steele
Justin Huff, RB, 5-10, 200, Downey, CA/Downey High
Senior year rushed for 1,382 yards and 17 total touchdowns. He was named 2012 All-State, Offensive CIF Player of the Year, League Offensive MVP and First-Team All-League.
Joshua Ford, RB/FS, 5-10, 166, Compton, CA/Dominguez High
Named to the All-League as a free safety and All-CIF as a defensive back. During his senior year tallied 27 tackles and two interceptions.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1641308/joshua-ford
Cavin Roberson, QB, 5-11, 150, Bayard, NM/Cobre High
Local product Roberson was named to the All-South, All-District, All-State and won the Sportsmanship Award. Team was state runner-ups this past year.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4353477/cavin-roberson
Tariq Myricks, TE/DE, 6-3, 245, Etiwanda, CA/Etiwanda High
He was a two-year varsity captain, played three years on varsity and earned Baseline League honorable mention accolades.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2147823/tariq-myricks
Brennen Miano, OLB, 6-1, 245, Fontana, CA/Summit High
He was named to the First-Team All-Sunkist League both junior and senior seasons. Named the Sunkist League Defensive MVP and was also honored for his classroom work being selected to the All-Sunkist League Academic awards.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3285674/brennen-miano
Nigel Rabb, RB, 6-0, 165, El Centro, CA/Southwest High
He was the team MVP in 2014, Offensive Player of the Year in 2013 and voted the Best Back in 2012.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3182291/nigel-rabb
Ronald Nickerson III, FB/MLB, 5-11, 215, Santa Ana, CA/Mater Dei High
He collected Second-Team Trinity League, First-Team OC Register, MD Linebacker of the Year.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1444622/ronald-nickerson-iii
Jacob Whitmer, WR/TE, 6-6, 210, Moreno Valley, CA/Canyon Springs High
During his senior season caught 50 passes for 810 yards and eight touchdowns. He was named First-Team All-League in 2014 and then a Scholar-Athlete in both 2013 and 2014. He was named to the Second-Team All-League in 2013.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1676977/highlights
Kasey Allison, WR, 6-3, 170, Moreno Valley, CA/Canyon Springs High
First-Team All-Conference wide receiver and defensive back. He was also named Second-Team athlete.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1769312/kasey-allison
Lionel Crosby, G/DT, 6-2, 305, Fontana, CA/Jurupa Hills High
Two years straight named to the All-League Team. He was also named to the All-CIF, overall MVP and two-years Second-Team All-League.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/942039/lionel-crosby
Henry “Tre” Norman, TE/DE, 6-3, 204, Fontana, CA/Henry J. Kaiser High
During his senior season he caught five passes for 171 yards and two touchdowns. He was named an All-American at the prep football camp, Second-Team All-League as a tight end and in 2012 team was CIF champs. Also had strong basketball and track accolades, for basketball All-League First-Team Kiwanis Tournament All-Tournament all-star and Defensive League MVP. For track, All-CIF 400-meter preliminary qualifier.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1801738/tre-norman
Nick Hamilton, DB, 6-0, 188, El Paso, TX/Eastlake High
During his senior season posted 75 total tackles, 49 solo, along with a sack and four interceptions. He was named to the First-Team All-District and Second-Team All-City.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1910782/nick-hamilton
Malik Taylor, QB/RB/WR, 6-1, 210, Vista, CA/Rancho Buena Vista High
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3012281/malik-taylor
Tyler Vargas, K/P, 5-10, 154, Ramona, CA/Ramona High
He was named 2013 Kicker of the Year, Second-Team defensive back in 2014, 2013 and 2014 special teams Player of the Year and Palamor League Champion in 2013. He also played baseball.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/674958/tyler-vargas
Frank Martinez, T/DE, 6-5, 240, Mira Loma, CA/Jurupa Valley High
He won the Captain Award, Second-Team All-League as a tight end, Second-Team All-League as offensive tackle. He also played baseball and basketball.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/958822/frank-martinez
William Latham, WR/DB, 5-10, 181, Buena Park, CA/Buena Park High
This past year he was named to the First-Team All-Freeway League and Buena Park Teammate of the Year honor. In 2013 he was selected to the First-Team All-San Gabriel Valley League. He also competed in track.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1524240/will-latham
Seth Culp, OL, 6-3, 310, Imperial, CA/Imperial High
This past year named to the Second-Team All-League and the previous season team was IVL champs. He was a two-year starter on varsity and he also competed in track in 2013.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1797185/seth-culp
Chad Hutchison, T/DT, 6-4, 330, Imperial, CA/Imperial High
He started alongside teammate Seth Culp along the offensive line at Imperial. He also competed in track.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1797197/chad-hutchison
Shiloh Fao, DT/TE, 6-0, 329, Las Vegas, NV/Spring Valley High
During senior season, tallied 37 tackles and was named to the All-State Second Team and Lineman of the Year.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4071585/shiloh-fao
Isaiah Ayala, CB/SS, 5-10, 160, Carlsbad, NM/Carlsbad High
He was named to the First-Team All-District. He also participated in track landing on the First-Team All-State. During senior season had 35 tackles and three interceptions.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1849522/isaiah-ayala
Tobenna Okunna, DE, 6-4, 220, Santa Clarita, CA/Golden Valley High
He also played basketball and track.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3156817/tobenna-okunna
James Davis, RB/SS, 5-9, 150, Waco, TX/Connally High
He was named to the First-Team All-District as a safety. He was also a regional qualifier in cross country and in track.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2408638/james-davis
Danielle Archie, RB/SS, 5-11, 170, Avondale, AZ/La Joya Community High
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1773086/danielle-archie
Andres Bustamante, OL, 6-4, 295, Corona, CA/Santiago High
Played offensive line at Santiago High where the team went 6-5 his senior season and advanced to the playoffs.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1392425/andres-bustamante
Nick Felix, DB, 5-11, 185, Colleyville, TX /Colleyville High
During his senior season compiled 59 total tackles, 39 solo, along with four interceptions, a forced fumble and fumble recovery.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/630299/nick-felix
Makoa Filikitonga, DB, 5-11, 183, Lahaina, HI/Lahainaluna High
Helped lead team to unbeaten league season and state final berth his senior season. He was named the MIL Offensive Player of the Year. He was named to the First-Team All-State team.
Bryson Hughes, DB, 6-1, 200, Kapolei, HI/Kapolei High
During senior season came away with 25 tackles, four interceptions, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2649970/bryson-keonipaa-hughes
Collin Grady, DB, 5-10, 183, Glendora, CA/Glendora High
During senior season posted 87 tackles, 40 solo, along with two interceptions, a forced fumble and fumble recovery.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2750389/collin-grady
Travis Kessler, WR, 5-11, 170, Carlsbad, NM/Carlsbad High
During senior season, he caught 38 passes for 519 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed 20 times for 63 yards. On special teams returned seven kickoffs for 343 yards.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1850018/travis-kessler
James Lee, DL, 6-4, 220, Bayard, NM/Cobre High
Cobre was state runner-ups this past season. He also played basketball and baseball for the Indians.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2105737/james-lee
Connar Mowat, DL, 6-0, 270, Lahaina, HI/Lahainaluna High
Helped lead team to a 10-1 season during senior year. He was also a state champion wrestler.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1748735/connor-mowat
Isaiha Ortega, Ath, 5-10, 164, Indio, CA/Shadow Hills High
He threw for 698 yards and six touchdowns, while also coming away with six interceptions during his senior season.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/666670/isaiah-ortega-dage
Ervin Richard, SS, 6-0, 173, Ontario, CA/Colony High
He compiled 107 tackles, 57 solo, three interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries his senior year.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2160968/ervin-richard
Siafega Umu, OL, 6-0, 314, Santa Ana, CA/Mater Dei High
Helped team to a 9-3 overall record his senior season playing along the offensive line.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1476721/siafega-umu
