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.

More: 2017 Post Season Awards | 2018 New Mexico Preseason Coverage

NMPreps.com is happy to announce the 2017 New Mexico Running Back of the Year to Diego Casillas. Casillias plays for the Belen High School Eagles who finished the season 12-1 and played for the 2017 5A State Championship.

Casillas earned 3 out of 4 first place votes from media votes and an overwhelming favorite in the fan poll vote (43.5% of votes). Casillas rushed for 2,679-yards (9.9 average per carry) and 33-touchdowns this season.

Casillas only a junior will be one of the top players to watch in 2018.

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

Results

1st - Diego Casillas, Belen

2nd - Xavier Ivey-Saud, Manzano

3rd - Isaiah Otero, Ruidoso

Announcement: 2017 NM Wide Receiver of the Year

Announcement: 2017 NM Offensive Lineman of the Year

Announcement: 2017 NM Defensive Lineman of the Year

Announcement: 2017 NM Linebacker of the Year

Announcement: 2017 NM Secondary of the Year

Announcement: 2017 NM Kicker of the Year

12/26: Way too early 2018 rankings - Mayfield High School

12/22: Way too early 2018 rankings - Atrisco Heritage Academy

12/19: Way too early 2018 rankings - West Mesa High School

12/15: Way too early 2018 rankings - Onate High School

12/14: Way too early 2018 rankings - Albuquerque High School

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