Braden Chick is a three-star recruit from Queen Creek, AZ, out of American Leadership Academy (No. 2,411 in the 2026 class) who has not played in New Mexico's 8 games this season.
Where Chick comes from
- Queen Creek, AZ
- American Leadership Academy
- About 300 miles from University Stadium (NM)
- Three-star, No. 2,411 in the 2026 class.
Where Chick fits
New Mexico lists 19 offensive linemen this season.
New Mexico offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 30th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
New Mexico is 7-1, No. 22 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: at Nevada, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Queen Creek, AZ
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Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for New Mexico -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 30th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
New Mexico has produced 7 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Joined New Mexico in 2026
- 2026 New Mexico EckYear 1 · Games –
- High school American Leadership AcademyQueen Creek, AZ · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 2,411 in the 2026 class. Signed with New Mexico.
2026
- Signed with New MexicoThree-star, out of American Leadership Academy
