UTEP freshman OL Eric Sandoval Araujo brings big-frame upside and local-late-bloomer appeal
A 2026 UTEP offensive lineman from Franklin High in El Paso, Eric Sandoval Araujo arrived as a three-star OT prospect and fits the profile of a developmental mauler with room to grow at 6'5", 292 pounds. His value is in projection: size, local familiarity, and the kind of tackle-bodied frame coaches love to mold, plus the edge of a hometown recruit who already helped Franklin to an 8-3 season and a playoff berth. If you want a long-term trench investment with upside rather than instant fireworks, he’s the kind of player worth watching.
