2017 Football Choose a Player: Abojei, Eric Allen, Josh Arnold, Patrick Blankenbaker, Keyon Borton, Justis Burroughs, Jeff Cain, Conner Calvert, Josh Cantrell, Caleb Coldon, C.J. Conway, Austin Cox, Avante' Crall, Garrett Crow, Dontae Cryder, Keegan Cummings, Ryan Dodd, Taylor Donovan, Kolton Dunayski, Gavin Eberhardt, Ayden Epps, Marcus Evans, Nico Fields, Dalton Fort, Austin Gafford, Rico Galovich, Ryan Gandy, Esaias Gardner, Garrett Gatoloai-Faupula, Ryan Ghaifan, Youhanna Granderson, Carl Green II, Mike Hall, Josiah Hall, Milo Hall, Tyler Halliburton, Alijah Harris, Logan Harshman, Josh Holt, Ravontae Hull, Antonio Jackson, Javaree Jackson, Kaden Jefferson, Isaac Johnson, C.J. Jolly, Brinkley Jones, Victor Kamana, Tim Keeler, Mason Kutterer, Brennan Lee, Hunter Leppke, Isaac Leston, Dylan List, Matt Lolohea, Nela Lopez, Austin Makransky, Anthony Malauulu, Sidney Maluia, Cassh Mayfield, Tyree Mazzola, Ryan Miller, Skyler Moore, Jahmari Ogu, EC Okwoli, John Ortiz, Jalen Overstreet, Kellen Padula, Luke Pilapil, Adam Pownell Jr., Chavez Price, James Priester, Robert Prosser, Kevin Rothe, Cooper Rush, Gavin Schwab, Pahl Scott, Jared Sessions, Riley Shipman, Garrett Smith, Braden Smith, Nick Spurlin-Renfroe, Erik Stindt, Justyn Stofer, Rudy Swan, Jerard Szpor, Nick Thatcher, Zach Turner, Cole Valladay, Xazavian Van Maanen, Drew Vander Waal, Tyler Velazquez, Alonzo Wallace, Zach Washington Jr., Sidney Watson, Jaylon Weaver, Trevon Webb, Jace Weeks, Dustin Weinman, Nate Wells-Ross, Davon Wilson, Logan Windsor, Shiloh Wingard, Andrew Wisdorf, Ben Woods, Trey Zaleski, Tim Go Profile Stats Profile LB Position Senior Class Peoria, Ariz. Hometown 5'10 Height 196 Weight UCLA Previous School #8 Jalen Ortiz LB Position Senior Class Peoria, Ariz. Hometown Season Career Season Stats Season: 2017 2015 2016 2017 There are no statistics for this selected season available for this player. There are no statistics for this selected season available for this player. Career Stats Career Statistics Biography Summary Biography UW This Season: Jalen Ortiz will make the move to SAM linebacker and nickel this season. He earned the top spot on the depth chart at the position after spring drills.2016: Ortiz appeared in all 14 games in his first season with the Cowboys. He recorded 11 tackles on the season with seven solo stops and four assisted tackles. He recorded a forced fumble against Boise State. 2015: Ortiz redshirted the 2015 season to satisfy NCAA transfer rules. At UCLA: Ortiz played two seasons for the Bruins, appearing in 26 games. In 2014, Ortiz played 13 games as a reserve in the Bruin’s secondary and special teams. He made five tackles in two games with for coming against Texas. In 2013, Ortiz saw action at wide receiver hauling in four passes for 27 yards. He also excelled in the classroom at UCLA, earning Honorable Mention Academic All-PAC 12 honors. High School: He was ranked as a three-star recruit out of high school by Rivals.com and Scout.com. ESPN listed him as the third best recruit in the state of Arizona and the No. 31 cornerback in the country. He was named the No. 101 prospect in the West by Scout.com, and was ranked as the nation’s No. 66 running back. As a senior, he totaled 1,401 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. He caught 32 passes for 501 yards and five touchdowns out of the backfield. On defense, Ortiz recorded 19 tackles and four interceptions. He also excelled in the return game with two kick return touchdowns and a 40.4-yard average on seven returns. Personal: He is majoring in political science at UW.
