CARSON, Calif. — Former New Mexico running back Jhurell Pressley, who was selected for the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, has been assigned to Team American, and he will be coached by former Super Bowl winning head coach Mike Holmgren. The NFLPA Collegiate Bowl will take place on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 3 p.m. in Carson, Calif. at the StubHub Center.
Pressley, who completed his Lobo career in 2015, is a two-time team and offensive MVP for New Mexico. His 2,725 rushing yards is the seventh-most in school history, and his 35 rushing touchdowns are the second-highest total in school history.