David Barela
Junior running back on New Mexico State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
5′10″ · 200 lb · Las Cruces, NM
The story
3 running back on New Mexico State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
The record fills in as he plays.
David Barela
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
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
David Barela is now still projected as a developmental piece in the backfield for New Mexico State.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
New Mexico State has produced 3 All-Conference running backs. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2020. Jason Huntley went on to the NFL out of this room (2020).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
New Mexico State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Running back · New Mexico State
Returning around him
- 24% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 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 backfield · New Mexico State
- #8Dijon Stanley297 rushing yards · 2025
- #21Isaiah Rudison158 rushing yards · 2025
- Terrell Washington Jr.98 rushing yards · 2025
- #28Jalen Brown3 games · 2026
- #34David Barelano box-score line yet
3 more on the roster · New Mexico State team page