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UTEP's football roster is comprised of players from various sources, including two recruiting classes, transfers from Austin Peay, players from other programs via the transfer portal, and a few players predating coach Walden's arrival.

Key defensive players exemplify this diverse roster construction: Xavier Smith (transfer from Peay), Joshua Rudolph (Peay and Indiana), Stratton Shufelt (recruiting class of 2024), and KD Johnson (Blinn Junior College).

Xavier Smith, a returning leader in tackles and pass breakups, anchors the defense and fosters team unity.

As is the case at most college football programs, the UTEP football roster is constructed in many different ways.

It includes two highly-rated recruiting classes , a number of transfers from Austin Peay who c

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