Diego De La Cruz
Freshman offensive lineman on UTEP's 2026 roster. From Monterrey, Mexico — one of 4 players from Mexico in FBS this season.
6′4″ · 300 lb · Monterrey
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 3106 nationally · Signed with UTEP
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
Freshman offensive lineman on UTEP's 2026 roster. From Monterrey, Mexico — one of 4 players from Mexico in FBS this season.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to UTEP in 2025.
From Monterrey, Mexico — one of 4 players from Mexico in FBS this season.
His career
2025
- Signed with UTEP3-star out of St Joseph Academy
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for UTEP -- now graded as a developmental piece up front.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 116th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
UTEP has produced 8 All-Conference offensive linemen. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2018. Elijah Klein went on to the NFL out of this room (2024).
Where he came from
From Monterrey, Mexico — one of 4 players from Mexico in FBS this season.