Jacob Maldonado
Freshman wide receiver on New Mexico's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
5′10″ · 170 lb · Rio Rancho, NM · Cleveland HS
Recruiting
WR recruit
No. 2533 nationally · Signed with New Mexico
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 wide receiver on New Mexico's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to New Mexico in 2026.
Jacob Maldonado
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with New Mexico3-star out of Cleveland
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jason Eck
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at wide receiver for New Mexico -- now projected as a quality contributor in the passing game.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
New Mexico has produced 2 All-Conference wide receivers.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
New Mexico
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · New Mexico
Returning around him
- 58% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 1 New Mexico player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +0 net (14 in / 14 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
New Mexico · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #112 · 2026 recruiting class #87
The receiver room · New Mexico
- #5Troy Omeire521 receiving yards · 2025
- #1Shawn Miller199 receiving yards · 2025
- #6Zhaiel Smith112 receiving yards · 2025
- #87Abraham Williams7 games · 2025
- #16Jacob Maldonadono box-score line yet
10 more on the roster · New Mexico team page