Devon Dampier

Pronunciation: DEH vin DAM peer

Academics: Named Mountain West All-Academic in 2023.

2023 (Freshman Season): Saw action in nine games, starting one … had a terrific rookie season, going 40-for-64 for 525 yards with six touchdowns and no interceptions … had a long pass of 59 yards … finished third on the team with 328 yards rushing, rushing 59 times and scoring four touchdowns … had a long run of 37 yards … made his collegiate debut against Tennessee Tech, leading UNM on a 77-yard touchdown drive with a 6-yard touchdown run … entered in relief of injured starter Dylan Hopkins against Wymong and nearly led UNM on a wild comback, going 4-for-6 with a pair of touchdowns throwing and rushing for 71 yards on six carries … had his first career start against MW champion Boise State on the road, and went 17-for-26 passing for 200 yards and rushing for 48 more … against Fresno State he threw a 33-yard touchdown on third down late in the fourth quarter to key a 25-17 win at Fresno State … against Utah State he rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another in a 44-41 overtime loss … totaled 36 yards rushing in that game along with 77 yards passing.

High School: Lettered in football at Saguaro High School for coach Jason Mohns, and also lettered in basketball … named the 2022 MaxPreps Arizona Player of the Year … was a 2022 First Team All-State selection … threw for 2,400 yards and rushed for another 1,300 as a senior … led Saguaro to a state runner-up finish … also played for Tucson Turf and won the 2022 Miami Battle 7v7 Tournament and a pair of Arizona RedZone 7v7 Tournament … carried a 3.8 GPA.

Personal: Birthday is October 4, 2004 … majoring in electrical engineering.