New Mexico State Football continues roster renewal with two power conference transfers

With numerous questions heading into the 2024 season, Tony Sanchez and the New Mexico State Aggies received commitments from two players with power conference experience on Friday. Those commitments came from quarterback Santino Marucci and wide receiver Latrell Neville.

Marucci, who transferred from Wake Forest and has two years of eligibility remaining, joins the Aggies' quarterback lineup, which also includes senior Deuce Hogan, who transferred from Kentucky, followed by several sophomores and juniors with minimal experience.

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Bringing in Marucci is an interesting decision. If the plan is to use Marucci as Hogan's backup all season and then play in 2025, that would make sense, but having a backup quarterback with Power Four experience is certainly a benefit they would like to have.

Neville, formerly of the University of Nebraska, has yet to see the field. After the 2021 season, the newest Aggie transferred to North Texas, where he played every game in 2022 but did not record any statistics. After unsuccessful stints at the Power Four and Group of Five levels, Neville made the JUCO path, eventually playing seven games with 11 receptions for 109 yards and a touchdown for Jones College.

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With the departure of Jonathan Brady, Neville has the opportunity to really make a name for himself. The only downside to being a wide receiver in the Aggies' offense is that it is very run-heavy, but that could change to some extent under Sanchez.

In the last week, the Aggies have added three Power Four transfers. Sanchez, who has a lot of rebuilding to do after the many offseason departures, has gotten off to a strong start by bringing in a handful of players who could have big upside in 2024.