Class of 2027
current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit0%
0–13
Spots left
Needs
Ceiling, not spots available.
DIIDivision II
West Texas A&M University Men's Soccer
Recruiting outlook: 0–13 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Buffaloes · Canyon, Texas · Lone Star Conference
Head coach
Butch LaufferStaff directory ↗
36th season since 1991
Starts by eligibility remaining
Hatch: players who may have one more season under the House settlement rules.
This season's roster
45
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Two-year average 43Roster-size gap 0
Coach's usual roster
Based on 4 seasons under this coach
Where the roster comes from
Current 2026–27 roster · 45 players
Domestic 29 · 71% · International 12 · 29%
United States
- Texas29 · 71%
International
- Israel
3 · 7% - Mexico
2 · 5% - Canada
1 · 2% - England
1 · 2% - Norway
1 · 2% - Senegal
1 · 2% - Spain
1 · 2% - St. Vincent & Grenadines
1 · 2%
4 hometowns could not be placed and are not included.
Recruiting by high-school class
Class of 2028
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 seasons of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit0%
12
Spots left
Needs
Estimate · How this is counted
Class of 2029
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit0%
8
Spots left
Needs
Estimate · How this is counted
Class of 2030
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit0%
10–11
Spots left
Needs
Estimate · How this is counted
Position breakdown
- Forwards 10
- Midfield 11
- Defense 16
- Goalkeepers 4
Also on the roster: 0 two-way · 4 no position
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year | GP | GS | MIN | G | A | PTS | SH | SOG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Albert Arzola | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | DDefender | San Antonio, TexasCentral Catholic | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Alon Ben Ami | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | F | Jerusalem, IsraelKeshet Reem Comprehensive | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 7 | 1 | 227 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Andrew RodriguezPrevious school: Northeast Texas CC | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Marble Falls, TexasMarble Falls | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Antonio De La Torre | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Keller, TexasTimber Creek | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 3 | 540 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Axel MartinezPrevious school: Paris JC | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | DDefender | Denton, TexasLewisville | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 3 | 310 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Ben ScotfordPrevious school: Quincy | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Monmouth, WalesMonmouth Comprehensive | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 13 | 887 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 8 |
| Bobby MurphyPrevious school: Richland Dallas College | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | DDefender | Little Elm, TexasMemorial | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 10 | 741 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon KrohnPrevious school: Hardin-Simmons | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Cedar Park, TexasVista Ridge | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian De La RosaPrevious school: Lyon College | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | MMidfielder | Dallas, TexasHillcrest | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 5 | 0 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Jonte Davis | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | F | Prosper, TexasProsper | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 13 | 1023 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 22 | 11 |
| Damron Atkins | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | DDefender | McKinney, TexasEmerson | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 13 | 1122 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Delahmu Reeves | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | F | San Antonio, TexasJohn Jay | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 5 | 291 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Desire Essis | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | F | Plano, TexasPlano West | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 0 | 187 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Edward Acosta | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | F | Grand Prarie, TexasParish Episcopal | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 3 | 267 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Eli Kerlin III | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | — | Hometown not listed | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Felix CasasPrevious school: UT Rio Grande Valley | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | DDefender | Juarez, MexicoCanutillo | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 9 | 684 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 9 |
| Franky OviedoPrevious school: Paul Quinn | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | MMidfielder | Rockwall, TexasRockwall Quest Academy | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 3 | 170 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Gael BarranganPrevious school: Western Texas College | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | MMidfielder | El Paso, TexasEast Lake | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Gianluca Pedroso | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | DDefender | Dallas, TexasMemorial | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 8 | 545 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Gio LopezPrevious school: Hill College | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | MMidfielder | Bridgeport, TexasBridgeport | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Griffin Crawley | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | F | Austin, TexasBowie | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ido Einstein | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | DDefender | Regba, IsraelSolam-zur | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 0 | 271 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Ivan Vegas MartinPrevious school: Butte College | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | DDefender | Barcelona, CatalunyaEscola Pia Sant Anna | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 2 | 243 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jannik Garcia | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | — | Hometown not listed | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Jantje Arellanes | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | — | Hometown not listed | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Javi Cerda | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Lubbock, TexasLubbock Cooper | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Joe Ballenger | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | DDefender | Boerne, TexasBoerne | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 9 | 892 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Joel Alvarez Sanchez | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | DDefender | Veracruz, MexicoPerryton | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Jonathan Atzmon | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | F | Rosh Hayain, Israel | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joseluis Diaz | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | F | Austin, TexasAnderson | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 1 | 268 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Juan Delgado | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | F | Dallas, TexasNorth Dallas | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Khalid Sankoh | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | DDefender | McKinney, TexasEmerson | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 5 | 0 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Fortunus | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | DDefender | Montreal, QuebecLeander | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Marco Manriquez | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Grand Prarie, TexasSouth Grand Prarie | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Myles TaylorPrevious school: Western Texas College | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | F | El Paso, TexasChapin | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 4 | 306 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 4 |
| Nick OcasioPrevious school: Hardin-Simmons | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | DDefender | Prosper, TexasProsper | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Octavio Estrada-Vazquez | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | DDefender | Austin, TexasDel Valle | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 13 | 1058 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 4 |
| Oumar BeretePrevious school: Western Texas College | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | MMidfielder | Dakar, SenegalElsik | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 11 | 654 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Patrick Bienvenu | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | DDefender | Amarillo, TexasTascosa | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Renson Jr. SayersPrevious school: Western Texas College | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | DDefender | Brighton, St. Vincent and GrenadiesThomas Saunder Secondary School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 7 | 6 | 509 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Tharcisse Butoy | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | — | Hometown not listed | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |