After one of the most productive seasons in recent memory, the Eastern New Mexico University football team has added a number of skilled performers in preparation for the 2018 season. Last year the Hounds posted an 8-2 record and appeared in the American Football Coaches Association Poll for the first time since the 2003 season.

In 2017, Greyhound players received numerous accolades for what was the program’s first eight-win season since 2002. Today’s additions are expected to keep the program at the high level that has led to 35 victories, a Lone Star Conference title and two postseason appearances since the 2013 season.

Quarterbacks
Nathan Betts
QB/Punter 6’3″ 195 Amarillo H.S./Amarillo, TX

COACH LEE’S TAKE:
“Nate is a great athlete who did of different things during his time at Amarillo High. As a senior he showed great potential as a Quarterback and we feel he has the skill set to lead our Ground Strike Attack. Nate is also a very talented Punter who has good distance with great hang time.”

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
2017 1st Team All District 3-5A Offense QB & Punter
2016 1st Team All District 3-5A Punter
Coached by Mel Maxfield

Roel Sanchez
QB 5’10” 180 O’Conner H.S/Helotes, TX

COACH LEE’S TAKE:
“Roel is an exciting player to watch. He put up video game like number at O’Conner High School and led his team to the 4th round of the Texas High School Playoffs. He has been in big games and has the skill set to be very effective running our offense.”

Coached by David Malesky

Offensive Line

Diego Archuleta
OL 6’2″ 270 Atrisco Heritage H.S./Albuquerque, NM

COACH LEE’S TAKE:
“Diego is a fantastic run blocker who will fit very well into our Ground Strike Attack on Offense. He played in a similar triple option based attack for Coach Patrick Johnson at Atrisco Heritage and should have a very small learning curve as a Greyhound”

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
2017 6A 1st Team All-State OL
2017 5A/6A All-North All-Star OL
2017 1st Team All-Metro OL
2017 1st Team All-District OL
2016 1st Team All-Metro OL
2016 1st Team All-District OL
Coached by Patrick Johnson

Matthew Arce OL 6’0″ 265 Littlefield HS/Littlefield,TX

COACH LEE’S TAKE:
“Matthew is a very physical blocker who plays with great effort. He played in a very similar offense in HS. He will have a very good understanding of our offense when he arrives on campus. We are excited to get him plugged in and see what he can do.”

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
2017 1st team All-District OL/DL
2017 1st Lone Star Varsity Super Team OL
2016 1st All-District OL/DL
2016 1st Team AP All-State OL
Coached by: Brent Green

Linebackers
Jamauri Bradshaw-Bennet
LB 6′ 215 Itasca CC/Grand Rapids, MN

COACH LEE’S TAKE:
“Jamauri did a little bit of everything at Itasca and he did it well being named the Defensive Player of the Year in the League. We think he can play both Inside and Outside Linebacker which makes him a great pickup for the Hounds. He has the unique ability to blitz and rush the passer while still being great in coverage.”

Coached by Weldon Braxton

Defensive Backs
Zerrian Meander
DB 6’1″ 175 Randall H.S./Amarillo, TX

COACH LEE’S TAKE:
“We believe Zerrian is a Diamond in the rough. He was only able to play 3 games his senior season so he was very under the radar during the recruiting process. We runs very well and has good height for a corner. We think he has great potential and is going to make a great Greyhound.”

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
2016 1st Team All-District Corner
Coached by Gaylon Selman

Colby Russ
DB 6’1″ 185 Randall H.S./Amarillo, TX

COACH LEE’S TAKE:
“Colby is one of the fastest players in West Texas. He has the size and speed to play with anyone in the Lone Star Conference. We expect him to make an immediate impact on special teams and possibly see action in our secondary very early in his career.”

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
2017 2nd Team All-District Corner
2016 1st Team All-District Safety
2017 Semper Fidelis Player of the Game Cooper vs Randall
Coached by Gaylon Selman