Eli Cronin
6′0″ · 216 lb · Chandler, AZ · Basha
On the New Mexico roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Chandler, AZ
- Basha
- About 300 miles from University Stadium (NM)
- Three-star recruit, No. 1914 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8533.
Where he fits
New Mexico lists 10 linebackers this season.
New Mexico linebackers with a game this season
New Mexico’s week
- RecordNew Mexico is 5-1.
Players like him
Same class and position
From Basha
Also from Chandler, AZ
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
New Mexico in the news
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jason Eck
Pass share
29.8%
113 pass / 266 run
Plays / game
63.2
6 games
Team sack rate
9.6%
146 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for New Mexico -- now graded to hold down a real role in the linebacker room.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
New Mexico has produced 4 All-Conference linebackers.
Joined New Mexico in 2026
- 2026 New Mexico EckYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with New Mexico in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,914 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with New Mexico in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with New Mexico3-star out of Basha