PORTALES, N.M. – The first signing class for head football coach Art Briles at Eastern New Mexico football is ready to go. The group includes 19 midyear transfers and 11 incoming high school graduates with more expected to sign in the near future.

"It's an exciting time for the Greyhounds. We look forward to welcoming all of these bright and talented players to our program," said head coach Art Briles when asked about signing day. "Our preparation for the 2026 season began in December and these individuals will help us carry it forward."



Briles introduced 19 midyear additions who are enrolled at ENMU for the spring semester. The group includes student-athletes with playing experience at high levels of collegiate football. Read about the players below:

Midyear Additions
Ian Polk | OL | 6-4 | 300 (Houston, Texas/Trinity Valley Community College)
Lucas Barrientes | OL | 6-3 | 300 (Midland, Texas/UT Permian Basin)
Jaren Woods | OL | 6-5 | 340 (La Grange, Texas/Baylor)
Jose Trevino | RB | 6-1 | 190 (Lake Jackson, Texas/Sul Ross State)
Joey Fussell Jr. | RB | 5-10 | 215 (Houston, Texas/San Jose City College)
Demitrius Alexandre | WR | 5-9 |160 (Miami, Fla./Highland Community College)
Cash Hager | ATH | 6-3 | 200 (San Antonio, Texas/Johnson High School)
Mikele Nash | WR | 5-9 | 165 (Denver, Colo./Abilene Christian)
Trei Kibbles | ATH | 5-9 | 185 (Houston, Texas/Rice)
Lake Bennett | QB | 6-0 | 230 (Rockwall, Texas/East Texas A&M)
Ryder Lambert | QB | 6-1 | 200 (Stephenville, Texas/Tarleton State)
Jake South | QB | 6-5 | 225 (San Antonio, Texas/NMMI)
Clifton Cooper | QB | 6-2 | 195 (La Grange, Texas/Navarro Community College)
Grason Bridges | DL | 6-2 | 265 (Allen, Texas/Fork Union)
Michael Surface | DE | 6-3 | 240 (Greenville, Texas/East Texas A&M)
Immanuel Moore | LB | 6-0 | 215 (Mansfield, Texas/Southern Nazarene)
Caleb Jefferson | DB | 5-9 | 170 (Clute, Texas/Bethel)
Thai Scott | DB | 6-2 | 190 (La Grange, Texas/Blinn Community College)
Jaden Williams | WR | 5-9 | 175 (La Grange, Texas/Blinn Community College)
 
Eastern New Mexico also announced 11 players who signed today to compete for the Greyhounds this fall. The high school class brings great experience at the prep level with several student-athletes joining the team and having the opportunity to make immediate impacts on the field.

High School Signees
Champ Mayo | QB | 6-3 | 195 (Temple, Texas/Temple)
Maddox Harold | DB | (Arlington, Texas/Arlington Heights)
Elijah Sanders | ATH | 6-0 | 170 (Sealey, Texas/Sealey)
Cameron Griffin | OL | 6-2 | 300 (Lindale, Texas/Lindale)
Christian Mendoza | ATH | 5-10 | 185 (Springtown, Texas/Springtown)
Jayden Simpson | RB | 5-10 | 200 (Madisonville, Texas/Madisonville)
D'Andre Thomas | WR | 5-8 | 165 (Cameron, Texas/Mansfield Legacy)
Luke Sides | DL | 6-1 | 250 (Santo, Texas/Santo)
Jude Dunavin | ATH | 6-0 | 185 (Amarillo, Texas/Amarillo)
Isaac "Ike" Klimchuck | DE | 6-2 | 215 (Temple, Texas/Central Texas Christian)
Chase Hanosh | RB | 5-9 | 170 (Castle Rock, Colo./Valor)
 
The 2026 Eastern New Mexico football season begins on Aug. 27 as the Greyhounds travel to New Mexico Highlands to open nonconference action. More information can be found on www.goeasternathletics.com