Josh Mensah
Freshman safety on New Mexico's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′0″ · 187 lb · Fontana, CA · Rancho Cucamonga HS
Recruiting
ATH recruit
No. 1708 nationally · Signed with New Mexico
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 safety on New Mexico's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to New Mexico in 2026.
Josh Mensah
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with New Mexico3-star out of Rancho Cucamonga
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 defensive back for New Mexico -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in speed and man coverage.
New Mexico has produced 7 All-Conference defensive backs. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2023. Jerrick Reed II went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
New Mexico
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Safety · New Mexico
Returning around him
- 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 secondary · New Mexico
- #7Tavian Combs72 tackles · 2025
- #5Frankie Edwards47 tackles · 2025
- #3CJ McBean40 tackles · 2025
- #9Eric McClain26 tackles · 2025
- #21Josh Mensahno box-score line yet
18 more on the roster · New Mexico team page