#78

Richard Pearce

OL · New Mexico · Sr. · #78

Returning to New Mexico for 2026
This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.

Richard Pearce

OL · New Mexico · Sr · #78

Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.

Career Arc

HS
Recruit
★★★
#1519 national
CFB
College
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No college data
NFL
NFL Draft
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Not drafted (yet)

How he plays

2026 Outlook

New Mexico

2026 Depth chart

Projected starter

Offensive line · 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 #7089

Final rank
#7191
Avg #7815.7
Finalist prob 0%

Peaked at #7089 this season.