Today, we start to announce the winners of the New Mexico high school football awards. The awards are voted on by fans, media members and NMPreps staff.
2017 NEW MEXICO LINEBACKER - ROWDY ROBINSON (BELEN)
NMPreps.com is happy to announce the 2017 New Mexico Linebacker of the Year award to Rowdy Robinson. Robinson (LB/DE) plays for the Eagles of Belen High School and one of the top defensive in 5A football. The Eagles went 12-1 on the season and played for the 5A State Championship.
Robinson led the state with 27 Sacks and one of the only defensive players to win 'Overall Player of the Week' this season. He also had 109 total tackles (61 solo) and 33.5 TFL.
Media Votes
Adam Diehl - Proviewnetworks
Gary Herron - Rio Rancho Observer/The Team High School Show, 101,7FM
Jason Farmer - Hobbs News-Sun
Anonymous Media
Anonymous Media
FINAL RESULTS
Winner: Rowdy Robinson, Belen
Runner Up: Miguel Martinez, Artesia
Third Place: Cameron Herrera, Manzano
Fourth Place: Darren Chavez, Santa Rosa; Fred Mady III, La Cueva; Price Bowen, Capitan
