Jacob Maldonado is a three-star recruit from Rio Rancho, NM, out of Cleveland (No. 2,533 in the 2026 class) who has not played in New Mexico's 8 games this season.
Where Maldonado comes from
- Rio Rancho, NM
- Cleveland
- Within 25 miles of University Stadium (NM)
- Three-star, No. 2,533 in the 2026 class.
Where Maldonado fits
New Mexico lists 15 receivers this season.
New Mexico receivers 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 Cleveland
Also from Rio Rancho, NM
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 wide receiver for New Mexico -- now projected as a quality contributor in the passing game.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
New Mexico has produced 2 All-Conference wide receivers.
Joined New Mexico in 2026
- 2026 New Mexico EckYear 1 · Games –
- High school ClevelandRio Rancho, NM · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 2,533 in the 2026 class. Signed with New Mexico.Also from Cleveland: Moses Sparks (Utah), Stratton Shufelt (Missouri State), Evan Wysong (New Mexico) and 1 more.
2026
- Signed with New MexicoThree-star, out of Cleveland
