Steven Ortiz

Position:
Cornerback
Height:
5-10
Weight:
190
Class:
Redshirt Junior
Hometown:
Bronx, N.Y.
High School:
Desert Edge
Prev School:
Minnesota

2024 • Redshirt Junior

• Played in six games for the Minutemen, primarily as a cornerback
• Posted three tackles (one solo, two assisted)

2023 • Redshirt Sophomore

• Appeared in three games for the Minutemen

Before Massachusetts

• Spent the 2021 and 2022 seasons with Minnesota, making his collegiate debut against Western Illinois in 2022
• A consensus four-star recruit coming out of high school and ranked as the No. 23 defensive back in the nation and the No. 4 prospect in Arizona according to 247Sports
• As a senior at Desert Edge HS, recorded 35 tackles and two interceptions
• Led team to an undefeated regular season and its first appearance in the AIA’s Open Division Playoffs in school history
• As a junior, recorded 83 tackles, one interception and one fumble recovery as he helped lead the team to the state 4A championship game
• As a sophomore, tallied 57 tackles, five interceptions and two fumble recoveries
• Also competed in track and field in high school