#13
Chris Gant Jr.
Returning to New Mexico for 2026
This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.
Chris Gant Jr.
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
2 teams
NFL
NFL Draft
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Coaching Lineage · 2024–2025
2 coaches2024
New Mexico
2025era →
Jason Eck
New Mexico
Coaching transition mid-career: Bronco Mendenhall → Jason Eck. Worth noting in scheme + development context.
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
2024North Texas6-7HC: Eric Morris · Pass-leaning, fast tempo
2025New Mexico9-4HC: Jason Eck · Run-leaning
Career stats
| Season | Team | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | New Mexico | 4 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -- | -- | -- |
| 2024 | North Texas | 8 | 4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 12 | 6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -- | -- | -- |
How he plays
2026 Outlook
New Mexico
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Safety · New Mexico
Returning around him
- 12% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 1 New Mexico player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +1 net (15 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 #131 · 2026 recruiting class #86
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #12016
Peaked at #12016 this season.