ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. --- Athlon Sports has announced its preseason All-Mountain West team, and the New Mexico Lobos had 17, the second-most among the 10 Mountain West teams. The Lobos had seven first team picks, which led all programs in the league.
The Lobos did have the most, 16, when Phil Steele announced its preseason teams earlier in June.
The 2026 season opens on September 5 when UNM hosts Central Michigan at University Stadium at 8 pm. Fans can still take part in the Real Ones promotion for season tickets through July 6, which gets the holder plenty of amazing gifts and deals, including a Golden Ticket redeemable for an exclusive Jason Eck bobblehead.
All-Mountain West Honors
First-Team Offense
WR Troy Omeire
TE Cade Keith
First-Team Defense
DL Darren Agu
LB Jaxton Eck
Second-Team Offense
OL Malik Aliane
OL Jaymar Tasi
Second-Team Defense
DL Brian Booker
Third-Team Offense
Third-Team Defense
Fourth-Team Offense
QB Jack Layne
Fourth-Team Defense
Fourth-Team Specialists
Link to Athlon Sports’ 2026 Mountain West All-Conference Teams:
https://athlonsports.com/college-football/mountain-west-football-2026-all-conference-team