Coach Davie Places Shelley, Hernandez on Scholarship
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Head coach Bob Davie has announced that Albuquerque native Andrew Shelley, a kicker from Eldorado High School, and California native Johnny Hernandez, a safety from Temecula, have been placed on scholarship. They become the 17th and 18th former walk-ons placed on scholarship, and Shelley is now the 12th New Mexico native to earn a scholarship.
Shelley redshirted in 2017, and he won the starting placekicker battle in Fall camp. He is 20-for-22 on extra points this season, and he has attempted one field goal, a 38-yarder that he made against Liberty. Hernandez redshirted in 2017 as well after transferring from Saddleback Junior College. He is a starter on three of UNM’s special teams’ units, and he is second on the team in special teams tackles. Hernandez made the opening special teams tackle of the 2018 season.
“I’m very proud of both Andrew and Johnny and how hard they have worked,” said Davie. “Both are excellent students and have earned their starting roles and they have been instrumental members not only of our special teams units, but our entire football program.”
Of the previous 16 student-athletes put on scholarship by Davie, 11 were natives of New Mexico. Those names include David Anaya, Javohn Jones, Xavier Madrid, Jeric Magnant, Zack Rogers, Steven Romero, John Russo, Thomas Vieira, Michael Walsh, Randy Williams and Reece White. Additionally, Davie has also awarded scholarships to DaQuan Baker, Jared EnRico, Rafael Hidalgo, Kenneth Maxwell and Jake Rothschiller.