New Mexico adds C-USA Freshman of the Year running back through portal

January 18, 2025

By Sean Reider, Albuquerque Journal via Yahoo Sports: New Mexico’s backfield got a significant boost on Friday.

Sam Houston State transfer running back DJ McKinney has signed with New Mexico, the program announced via social media.

The 5-foot-9, 180-pound redshirt freshman earned Conference USA Freshman of the Year honors last season after rushing for three touchdowns and 481 yards, the third-best mark on the team.

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UNM football: Lobos add C-USA Freshman of the Year running back

Jan. 17—New Mexico's backfield got a significant boost on Friday. Sam Houston State transfer running back DJ McKinney has signed with New Mexico, the program announced via social media. The 5-foot-9, 180-pound redshirt freshman earned Conference USA Freshman of the Year honors last season after rushing for three touchdowns and 481 yards, the third-best mark on the team. A C-USA All-Freshman ...

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