David Barela
David Barela is a running back at New Mexico State, from Las Cruces, NM, who has not played in New Mexico State's 8 games this season.
Where Barela comes from
- Las Cruces, NM
- Within 25 miles of Aggie Memorial Stadium
- On the New Mexico State roster since 2023
Where Barela fits
New Mexico State lists 8 running backs this season.
New Mexico State running backs with a game this season
New Mexico State is 3-5. Next: vs Liberty, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Also from Las Cruces, NM
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tony Sanchez
Pass share
48.3%
243 pass / 260 run
Plays / game
62.9
8 games
Team sack rate
4.9%
267 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
David Barela is now still projected as a developmental piece in the backfield for New Mexico State.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
New Mexico State has produced 4 All-Conference running backs. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2020. Jason Huntley went on to the NFL out of this room (2020).
Four seasons at New Mexico State
- 2026 New Mexico State SanchezYear 4 · Games –
- 2025 New Mexico State SanchezYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 New Mexico State SanchezYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 New Mexico State KillYear 1 · Games –
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Jerry Kill → Tony Sanchez. Worth noting in scheme + development context.