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UTEP graduate Will Hernandez is projected to be the first Miner drafted in the first round of the NFL draft since 1968.

Hernandez eyes first round destination in draft

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor April 23, 2018

Former UTEP standout guard Will Hernandez is on pace to become a top-40 draft pick in the 2018 NFL draft. He would be UTEP’s highest draft pick since Thomas Howard was selected 38th overall to the Oakland Raiders in 2006. But if he gets drafted...

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Hernandez ran speed drills and vertical jump drills.

UTEP hosts NFL pro day at the Sun Bowl

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor March 20, 2018

  Former Miners were able to showcase their skills in front of NFL scouts on Wednesday in part of UTEP's pro day. Specifically, former UTEP lineman Will Hernandez showcased his talents, with tons of scouts watching his drills and vertical...

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UTEP offensive guard Will Hernandez walks off the field after a drive against Rice on September 9, 2017 at the Sun Bowl.

Hernandez aims to enhance resume at All-Star Football Challenge

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 29, 2018

Former UTEP offensive guard Will Hernandez will get another showing on a big stage in preparation for the 2018 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-3, 330 pound guard will be competing at the 2018 State Farm All-Star Football Challenge this Friday night at AT&T Stadium...

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Hernandez and Mascorro earn All-C-USA honors

Hernandez and Mascorro earn All-C-USA honors

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor December 5, 2017

Senior offensive lineman Will Hernandez has been named to the All-Conference USA first team and freshman defensive lineman Trace Mascorro has been named to the All-Conference USA freshman team, the league announced on Tuesday. Hernandez is the first...

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Winless Miners to face UAB in 2017 finale

Winless Miners to face UAB in 2017 finale

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor November 20, 2017

The UTEP football team (0-11, 0-7 C-USA) will face off against the UAB Blazers (7-4, 5-2 C-USA) for the first time in seven years in their 2017 finale on Saturday, Nov. 25. The Blazers lead the all-time series against the Miners 3-1. After the...

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UTEP offensive guard Will Hernandez walks off the field after a drive against Rice on September 9, 2017 at the Sun Bowl.

Standout lineman Hernandez invited to Senior Bowl

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief November 16, 2017

UTEP AP Preseason All-American left guard Will Hernandez has been invited to play in the 2018 Reese's Senior Bowl on Jan. 27, 2018 in Mobile, Ala. He is the first Miner to receive an invite to play in the prestigious game since the 2008 Senior Bowl...

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Hernandez announced to AP Preseason All-America second team

Hernandez announced to AP Preseason All-America second team

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief August 22, 2017

On Tuesday senior offensive lineman Will Hernandez was named to the 2017 AP Preseason All-America second team. Along with this honor, Hernandez was announced to the 2017 Outland Trophy Watch List, noted by Athlon Sports on the Preseason All-Conference...

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Spring football wraps up first week of practice

Spring football wraps up first week of practice

Mike Flores, Reporter March 10, 2017

UTEP football wrapped up their first week of spring practice Friday morning as they participated in full pads for the first time since the regular season ended. Head coach Sean Kugler is looking at who he has to work with and who is going to step...

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Pair of Miners receive AP All-American honors

Pair of Miners receive AP All-American honors

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor December 12, 2016

For the first time in program history, two Miners, offensive lineman Will Hernandez and running back Aaron Jones, earned AP All-American recognition as announced on Monday, Dec. 12. Hernandez was named to the second team and Jones received third team...

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