Eddie "EJ" Lartigue is a monstrous true-freshman center for the UTEP Miners. EJ set himself apart from other recruits in the 2026 class by dominating at the heart of the offensive front of a Klein Collins team that ran the ball heavily. His control in the run-heavy offense earned him multiple 1st Team All-District selections and a three-star evaluation heading into his senior season of high school. EJ now looks to maintain his physical prowess in the middle of the Division-One trenches.