Josh Mensah
Josh Mensah is a three-star recruit from Fontana, CA, out of Rancho Cucamonga (No. 1,708 in the 2026 class) who has not played in New Mexico's 8 games this season.
Where Mensah comes from
- Fontana, CA
- Rancho Cucamonga
- About 600 miles from University Stadium (NM)
- Three-star, No. 1,708 in the 2026 class.
Where Mensah fits
New Mexico lists 23 defensive backs this season.
New Mexico defensive backs 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 Rancho Cucamonga
Also from Fontana, CA
In the game threads
at Oklahoma, Sep 19Our staff/front office watched Mensah play on this field and three months later paid more for MateerOklahoma fan, r/CFB game threadWhere 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 defensive back for New Mexico -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
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).
Joined New Mexico in 2026
- 2026 New Mexico EckYear 1 · Games –
- High school Rancho CucamongaFontana, CA · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,708 in the 2026 class. Signed with New Mexico.Also from Rancho Cucamonga: RJ Sermons (USC), Christian Pierce (USC), Kyren Condoll (Rice) and 10 more.
2026
- Signed with New MexicoThree-star, out of Rancho Cucamonga