Even with a winning season and a bowl bid secured, only four New Mexico players earned All-Mountain West honors, tying for the lowest total in the conference.
Wide receiver Carlos Wiggins had the highest honor by being named to Second Team All-Mountain West. Linebacker Dakota Cox, defensive lineman Nik D’Avanzo and offensive lineman Eden Mahina were all honorable mentions.
This is the second career All-Mountain West selection for Wiggins, who received the same honor in 2013. Wiggins ranked second in the conference in kickoff return average with 28.8 yards.
After coming back from a torn ACL in about nine months, Cox’s selection is impressive.