Diego De La Cruz is a three-star recruit from Monterrey, TX, out of St Joseph Academy (No. 3,106 in the 2025 class) who has not played in UTEP's 8 games this season.
Where De La Cruz comes from
- Monterrey, TX
- St Joseph Academy
- St Joseph Academy is about 700 miles from Sun Bowl
- Three-star, No. 3,106 in the 2025 class.
- On the UTEP roster since 2025
Where De La Cruz fits
UTEP lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 110th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
UTEP is 1-7. Next: vs Hawai'i, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for UTEP -- now graded as a developmental piece up front.
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 110th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
UTEP has produced 9 All-Conference offensive linemen. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2018. Elijah Klein went on to the NFL out of this room (2024).
Two seasons at UTEP
- 2026 UTEP WaldenYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 UTEP WaldenYear 1 · Games –
- High school St Joseph AcademyBrownsville, TX · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 3,106 in the 2025 class. Signed with UTEP.
2025
- Signed with UTEPThree-star, out of St Joseph Academy
Where it started
From Monterrey, Mexico — one of 4 players from Mexico in FBS this season.
