Pronunciation: ZAK VEE hill
2022 (Freshman Season): Saw action in nine games, mostly on special teams … did record three rushes on the season, including a four-down conversion against Air Force on a fourth-and-1, going for three yards … had his biggest play of the season against UTEP, recovering an onside kick late int he contest that led to a touchdown for UNM.
High School: Lettered in football at Rio Rancho High School, playing for coach Gerard Pannoni … named the 2021 New Mexico Gatorade Player of the Year … also named the 2021 Mr. New Mexico Football … Named First Team All-State at running back along with First Team All-District and All-Metro … was the District 1-6A Player of the Year … rushed for 1,553 yards and 30 touchdowns as a senior, leading Rio Rancho to the state title game … for his career, he scored 55 touchdowns, rushing for 3,005 yards … named to the National Honor Society with a 4.05 GPA.
Personal: Parents are Gary and Tina Vigil … birthday is December 4, 2003 … majoring in electrical engineering … sister Alyssa is a UNM graduate … is one of five siblings.