Carlos Rojas III, a standout high school football player from Riverside High School in El Paso, has committed to play for the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Miners. Rojas III, who will be a senior this upcoming season, shared the news on social media with a photo of himself and the UTEP coaching staff. As a junior, he had an impressive season, rushing for 2,279 yards, passing for 1,516 yards, and scoring 55 total touchdowns.
Rojas III has been on Riverside’s varsity team since his freshman year and has proven to be a versatile player, capable of playing both quarterback and wide receiver. His commitment to UTEP is a significant development for the local sports scene, as he will be staying in his hometown to pursue his athletic and academic career.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.