Las Cruces LB Denton Walter commits to UNM
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Las Cruces linebacker Denton Walter has committed to UNM, the Journal learned Tuesday.
The 6-foot-2, 200-pound incoming senior is widely viewed as one of the most productive players in the state after tallying 360 total tackles (34 for a loss) and 12 sacks over the last two seasons. Offered by UNM on July 21, he chose the Lobos over Western New Mexico.
Walter’s commitment was first reported by Couch Potato Sports. He would be the first Las Cruces player to join UNM since former Lobo safety Matthew Lashley did so in 2023.
Walter was named to the New Mexico High School Coaches’ Association’s All-State team after making 197 total tackles (20 for a loss) and seven sacks in 13 games last season with Las Cruces. As a sophomore, he made 163 total tackles (14 for a loss) and five sacks over 12 games.
Walter joins Alamogordo running back Bryson Bloom as the second high-profile player to commit to UNM over the last month. The latter rushed for 1,009 yards as a junior last season with the Tigers before announcing his commitment to UNM on July 28.
UNM now has three players from New Mexico in its class of 2027: Walter, Bloom and St. Pius X running back Hershul Olloway Jr.
UNM Class of 2027
*listed as a three-star prospect, per 247 Sports
LB DJ Clanton, Mater Dei (California) High School*
QB Bradley Cassier, St. Monica Catholic (California) High School*
WR Damani Porras, Downey (California) High School*
S Tayven Collins, Cascade Christian (Washington) Schools*
RB Hershul Olloway Jr., St. Pius X
RB Bryson Bloom, Alamogordo
LB Denton Walter, Las Cruces
RB Marquis Murray, LBJ Early College (Texas) High School
WR Jayden Evans, Mansfield Lake Ridge (Texas) High School
DL Gunner Edwards, Wolfforth Frenship (Texas) High School
LB Hudson Clarksean, Mankato West (Minnesota) High School
CB Dontae Moore, New Manchester (Georgia) High School
S Ben Wiepert, Wilsonville (Oregon) High School
CB Bryson Fleming, North Forney (Texas) High School
DE Ar’Modd Alexander, North Forney (Texas) High School
DL Tighe Williams, Creekside (Georgia) High School
DE Zade Brown, Valley Vista (Arizona) High School
TE Collin Benninger, Central Catholic (California) High School
DE Ryder Molchanoff, Cathedral Catholic (California) High School
TE Evan Macken, Coppell (Texas) High School
Sean Reider covers college football and other sports for the Journal. You can reach him at [email protected] or via X at @lenaweereider.