The time has come to crown the 2024 New Mexico High School Football Defensive Back of the Year! These finalists, nominated by coaches, NMPreps staff, and premium members, have excelled on the field this season. Cast your vote today to decide the winner of this prestigious award.
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Caden Armijo, La Cueva, 2025 - VOTE NOW
Widely regarded as one of the top defensive backs in New Mexico.
Charlie Campbell, Artesia, 2026 - VOTE NOW
Stats: 4 interceptions, 34 total tackles.
Curtis Flakes III, St. Pius X, 2027 - VOTE NOW
Stats: 3 interceptions, 31 total tackles, 18 pass breakups, 2 caused fumbles.
Kalob Lujan, Loving, 2025 - VOTE NOW
Stats: 103 total tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 2 fumble recoveries.
AJ Manning, Cleveland, 2025 - VOTE NOW
Stats: 55 total tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 4 pass deflections, 4 fumble recoveries, 1 caused fumble.
Tommy Lopez, Portales, 2025 - VOTE NOW
Stats: 86 total tackles, 5 interceptions
Eli Meador, Bloomfield, 2025 - VOTE NOW
Stats: 5 interceptions, 62 total tackles, 2 fumble recoveries, 7 pass deflections.
Isaiah Pizarro, Deming, 2025 - VOTE NOW
Recognized as the top defensive back in 5A football, with a solid overall season.
Omar Terrones, Centennial, 2025 - VOTE NOW
Stats: 69 total tackles, 4 interceptions.
Xai Carrasco, Roswell, 2025 - VOTE NOW
Stats: Carrasco was nominated as one of the top DBs in New Mexico this season.
