Steven Ortiz Jr.

Position:
DB
Ht./Wt.:
6-0 / 180
Hometown:
Goodyear, Ariz.
High School:
Desert Edge
Years in College / At Minnesota:
2 / 2
Remaining Eligibility Entering 2025 Season:
4 years
Class:
Freshman

PRONUNCIATION

2022 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Made his Minnesota debut against Western Illinois.

2021 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Did not see game action.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Desert Edge High School in Goodyear, Arizona • wore No. 21 for the Scorpions • as a senior, 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 • coached by Marcus and Mark Carter • consensus four-star recruit • ranked as the No. 23 defensive back in the nation and the No. 4 prospect in Arizona according to 247Sports.

PERSONAL: Son of Steven and Deanna Ortiz • has two siblings (Elyana and Alyssa).