Recruiting outlook: 11 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Grizzlies · Alamosa, Colorado · Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Head coach
Starts by eligibility remaining Share of this season's starts by how many seasons of eligibility each player has left. Players with 1 season left open spots for the Class of 2027, 2 seasons left for 2028, and so on.i
2026 season through Oct 8
This season's roster
29
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Two-year average 34Roster-size gap 5 Difference between average roster this coach maintains and current projected roster for next season.i
Coach's usual roster
current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
11
Projected openings
Players leaving at that position, this coach's usual mix in 2027, and commits. A full class can still need a position.
Field 10 projected · 0 commits · 10 left. Goalkeepers 1 projected · 0 commits · 1 left.
Includes 5 roster-size On top of the named departures. Applies to 2027 only.i
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 seasons of eligibility remaining
8
Projected openings
Players leaving at that position, this coach's usual mix in 2027, and commits. A full class can still need a position.
Field 7 projected · 0 commits · 7 left. Goalkeepers 1 projected · 0 commits · 1 left.
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
9
Projected openings
Players leaving at that position, this coach's usual mix in 2027, and commits. A full class can still need a position.
Field 9 projected · 0 commits · 9 left. Goalkeepers 0 projected · 0 commits · 0 left.
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
6
Projected openings
Players leaving at that position, this coach's usual mix in 2027, and commits. A full class can still need a position.
Field 6 projected · 0 commits · 6 left. Goalkeepers 0 projected · 0 commits · 0 left.
Also on the roster: 0 two-way · 4 no position Two-way and unlisted positions stay out of the F, M, and D bar and are counted with the field players.i
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year | GP | GS | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Elzubir | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | MMidfielder | Denver, Colo.DSST Montview HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Andy Pablo | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | FForward | Seattle, WAAuburn Mountain View HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Angel Avila SandovalPrevious school: Laramie County Community College | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Aurora, Colo.Hinkley HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony BenalloPrevious school: University of Gloucestershire / Red Rocks CC | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | DDefender | Arvada, Colo.Arvada West HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton De Luna | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | —Position not listed | Hometown not listed | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Asiel Raya | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | DDefender | Greely, Colo.Early College Academy | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin DengelPrevious school: Trinidad State College | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | DDefender | Helena, Mont.Helena HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben BradfordPrevious school: Regis University | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | DDefender / Midfielder | Erie, Colo.Erie HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Caleb Avila | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | DDefender | Albuquerque, N.M.Volcano Vista HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Douglas CutshallPrevious school: Eastern New Mexico University & University of New Mexico | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | MCenter Midfielder | Rio Rancho, NMRio Rancho High School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Emiliano RicoPrevious school: Laramie County Community College | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | FLW/RW | Aurora, ColoradoHinkley High School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan Padgett | Year 5 · 1 season leftListed as Gr. | DDefender | Loveland, COLoveland HS | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fernando Rodriguez | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as 1st | —5'7" | Carbondale, ColoradoRoaring Fork High School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Gavin Carter | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | DRB/ST/CDM | Pagosa Springs, COPagosa Springs High School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hector HerreraPrevious school: Colorado Mesa University | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | FForward | Penrose ColoradoCanon City Highschool | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Idrees Altaee | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | DCenter Back / Center Midfield | Baghdad, IraqMontbello High School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Peebles | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | DOB | Fort Collins, CoRocky Mountain High School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Vazquez | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | MMidfielder | Denver, Colo.Dsst Cole HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua NegronPrevious school: Fort Hays State University | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | DDefender | Garden City, Kan.Garden City HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaidin Reese | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | FFWD | Colorado Springs, Colo.Mesa Ridge HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Layth Baidhani | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as 2nd | —Position not listed | Hometown not listed | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Levi Levin | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | FForward | Longmont, Colo.Silver Creek HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Mateo DeanPrevious school: Arlington Baptist University | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | DDefender | Albuquerque, N.M.Rio Rancho HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mauricio Silva | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | FRW/MC | Aurora ColoradoAurora West College Preparatory Academy | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Ryan HarcrowPrevious school: Colorado Northwestern Community College / MSU | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | FForward | Aurora, CORangeview High School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Samim Akbari | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as 2nd | —Position not listed | Hometown not listed | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Santiago Sosa | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | DDefender / Forward | Aurora, Colo.William Smith HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |