The UTEP football program added 25 newcomers for the 2026 season in the December signing period.
Of the 25 signees, 23 are from Texas high school football programs and the other two are from Junior Colleges in California.
UTEP coach Scotty Walden said he was happy with the class, which included 12 defensive players and 13 offensive players.
The Miners will play the 2026 season in the Mountain West Conference after moving over from Conference USA.
Highlights from the UTEP football early signing list
UTEP signs three El Paso athletes
What UTEP coach Scotty Walden said
On Franklin’s Eric Sandoval: “He’s very athletic. We saw him in the West Side Bowl game at the Sun Bowl and like him. He came to or camp and killed it.”
On Johan Camacho: ”He did it all for Bowie. He has a tremendous frame and he was impressive at our camp.”
On Daveon Singleton: “Daveon is a do-it-all guy; he’s unbelievable.”
UTEP’s December football recruiting class
Felix F. Chavez can be reachedat fchavez@elpasotimes.com; @Fchavezeptimes on X
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Reporting by Felix F. Chavez, El Paso Times / El Paso Times
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