KJ Cherry
KJ Cherry is a wide receiver at New Mexico, from Fontana, CA, who has not played in New Mexico's 8 games this season.
Where Cherry comes from
- Fontana, CA
- About 600 miles from University Stadium (NM)
- On the New Mexico roster since 2025
Where Cherry 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
Also from Fontana, CA
In the game threads
at Oklahoma, Sep 19The turquoise Alts are indeed sick, but the cherry ones are also iconic. And very clear branding in Albuquerque, whereas turquoise is everywhere.Texas Tech 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
KJ Cherry plays wide receiver for New Mexico.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Limited sample
New Mexico has produced 2 All-Conference wide receivers.
Two seasons at New Mexico
- 2026 New Mexico EckYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 New Mexico EckYear 1 · Games –