Colorado State University Pueblo

2024 (R-Fr): Played in four games and made one start before suffering a season-ending injury ... Tallied a total of five tackles, including three solo stops on the season ... Made his first career start against Colorado Mesa (9/21) ... Recorded a career-high two tackles in the season opener at South Dakota Mines (8/29).

2023 (Fr.): Played in two games on the defensive line for the Pack ... Recorded his only tackle against Adams State (10/7) ... Made his collegiate debut at Grand Valley State (9/9).

Deming HS: Lettered for three seasons as a defensive and offensive lineman for Coach Greg Simmons … Was a three-time First-Team All-State selection as a defensive end and a two-time All-State selection on the offensive line … Named the New Mexico Preps Defensive End of the Year … Earned the Class 5A Football District 3 MVP honor as a senior in 2022 … Was a part of three District Championships with the Wildcats … Also lettered in track and field for three seasons and wrestling as a freshman … Finished sixth in the State Track Meet in the shot put and qualified for the State Wrestling Tournament as a freshman … In the classroom, posted a 3.3 cumulative GPA.
 
Personal: Born Nov. 11 ... Son of Teresa Ortiz … Has a sister, Olea (16) … Exercise Science major… His mother is a Librarian … Likes to fish, read, play video games and work out … Wants to graduate with a dual major and eventually become an owner of his own gym or a college strength and conditioning coach.

Career Highs:
Tackles: 2 at South Dakota Mines, 8/29/24