Cade Mitchell is a three-star recruit from Beaverton, OR, out of Mountainside (No. 966 in the 2026 class) who has not played in New Mexico's 8 games this season.
Where Mitchell comes from
- Beaverton, OR
- Mountainside
- About 1,100 miles from University Stadium (NM)
- Three-star, No. 966 in the 2026 class.
Where Mitchell fits
New Mexico lists 6 quarterbacks this season.
New Mexico quarterbacks with a game this season
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 Beaverton, OR
In the game threads
at San José State, Oct 31At this point I’d like to see Cade Mitchell gets some snaps. Has a faster 100m than Fa’aave in high school, and can’t be much worse at passing than either Moga or Fa’aveNew Mexico fan, r/CFB game threadWhere to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jason Eck
Pass share
28.9%
142 pass / 349 run
Plays / game
61.4
8 games
Scheme: Run-heavy, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at quarterback for New Mexico -- now projected as a quality contributor at quarterback.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
New Mexico has produced 1 All-Conference quarterback.
Joined New Mexico in 2026
- 2026 New Mexico EckYear 1 · Games –
- High school MountainsideBeaverton, OR · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 966 in the 2026 class. Signed with New Mexico.
2026
- Signed with New MexicoThree-star, out of Mountainside
