One of southern New Mexico's best players intends to be a Lobo.
Las Cruces linebacker Denton Walter has committed to UNM, the Journal learned Tuesday.
The 6-foot-2, 200-pound incoming senior is widely viewed as one of the most productive players in the state after tallying 360 total tackles (34 for a loss) and 12 sacks over the last two seasons. Offered by UNM on July 21, he chose the Lobos over Western New Mexico.
Walter's commitment was first reported by Couch Potato Sports. He would be the first Las Cruces player to join UNM since former Lobo safety Matthew Lashley did so in 2023.
Walter was named to the New Mexico High School Coaches' ***** ociation's All-State team after making 197 total tackles (20 for a loss) and seven sacks in 13 games last season with Las Cruces. As a sophomore, he made 163 total tackles (14 for a loss) and five sacks over 12 games.
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Las Cruces linebacker Denton Walter has committed to UNM, the Journal learned Tuesday.
The 6-foot-2, 200-pound incoming senior is widely viewed as one of the most productive players in the state after tallying 360 total tackles (34 for a loss) and 12 sacks over the last two seasons. Offered by UNM on July 21, he chose the Lobos over Western New Mexico.
Walter's commitment was first reported by Couch Potato Sports. He would be the first Las Cruces player to join UNM since former Lobo safety Matthew Lashley did so in 2023.
Walter was named to the New Mexico High School Coaches' ***** ociation's All-State team after making 197 total tackles (20 for a loss) and seven sacks in 13 games last season with Las Cruces. As a sophomore, he made 163 total tackles (14 for a loss) and five sacks over 12 games.
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