Eli Cronin is a three-star recruit from Chandler, AZ, out of Basha (No. 1,914 in the 2026 class) who has not played in New Mexico's 8 games this season.
Where Cronin comes from
- Chandler, AZ
- Basha
- About 300 miles from University Stadium (NM)
- Three-star, No. 1,914 in the 2026 class.
Where Cronin fits
New Mexico lists 10 linebackers this season.
New Mexico linebackers 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
From Basha
Also from Chandler, AZ
Where 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
Team sack rate
10.6%
180 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for New Mexico -- now graded to hold down a real role in the linebacker room.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
New Mexico has produced 5 All-Conference linebackers.
Joined New Mexico in 2026
- 2026 New Mexico EckYear 1 · Games –
- High school BashaChandler, AZ · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,914 in the 2026 class. Signed with New Mexico.Also from Basha: Demond Williams Jr. (Washington), Cole Martin (UCLA), Miles Lockhart (Ohio State) and 10 more.
2026
- Signed with New MexicoThree-star, out of Basha
