Paul Kouame
Sophomore defensive lineman on New Mexico State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 235 lb · Inglewood, CA
Recruiting
EDGE recruit
No. 303 nationally · Joined New Mexico State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 defensive lineman on New Mexico State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to New Mexico State in 2026.
Paul Kouame
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with New Mexico State3-star out of Long Beach City College
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tony Sanchez
Pass share
52.3%
101 pass / 92 run
Plays / game
64.3
3 games
Team sack rate
3.7%
107 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for New Mexico State -- now still projected as a developmental piece on the defensive line.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
New Mexico State has produced 4 All-Conference defensive linemen.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
New Mexico State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · New Mexico State
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: +1 net (25 in / 24 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
New Mexico State · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #135 · 2026 recruiting class #134
The defensive line · New Mexico State
- #8Bradley Vislisel2.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #97Henry Davis III1 tackle for loss · 2025
- #16Gabe Peterson0.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #15Obinna Okeke0.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #31Paul Kouameno box-score line yet
14 more on the roster · New Mexico State team page