#16
Xavier Rucker
Returning to New Mexico State for 2026
Xavier Rucker
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tony Sanchez
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 #130 · 2026 recruiting class #134
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology