Jun. 16—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:
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.
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.
OL Braden Chick (Queen Creek, Arizona)
Summary: A rising senior at American Leadership Academy, Chick committed to UNM 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.
Camp offers
After UNM held a prospects camp Saturday, here's the list of campers to walk away with an offer:
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…
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