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Isaiah Chavez - Football - University of New Mexico Lobos Athletics
Position

Quarterback

Height

6-0

Weight

206 lbs.

Class

RS-Fr.

Hometown

Rio Rancho, N.M.

Previous School

Rio Rancho HS

EXP

1VL-1SQ-RS

2020 (Freshman Season):  Played in two games, earning a redshirt … became the first freshman walk-on to start a game at quarterback for New Mexico, and was the first in over two years in the FBS … was credited with both wins … started the season as the fifth-string quarterback, and earned the nickname “QB5” after defeating Wyoming as the last quarterback left available on the roster … made his debut against Wyoming on some designed plays, but took over just before halftime due to an injury … was 19-for-28 on the season with two touchdown passes and he rushed for 111 yards an another touchdown … threw a 44-yard touchdown pass to Bobby Cole with just over seven minutes left for the winning score in a 17-16 win … earned the start in the finale against Fresno State and led UNM to its most points of the season and most points in a conference game since 10/6/2018 (50 against UNLV) … went 14-for-18 for 196 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown against Fresno State, winning Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week honors … hit Connor Kinslow for a career-long 49 yard touchdown pass … opened the scoring for UNM in that game with a 4-yard touchdown run … also busted out a 54-yard run in the contest.

High School: Lettered in football at Rio Rancho High School under David Howes … named the 2019 Gatorade Player of the Year in the state of New Mexico, leading Rio Rancho to the championship game … passed for 2,006 yards and 22 touchdowns as a senior …  also rushed for 1,407 yards and 21 scores, including 198 yards and four touchdowns in a 48-40 loss to Cleveland High in the state title game … also named 1-6A District Player of the Year … for his career he threw for 4,243 yards and ran for 2,268 with 77 total touchdowns.

Personal: Majoring in engineering … birthday is October 10, 2001.