Colorado State University Athletics

2025 Football Roster

Cortell, Jayden
Jersey Number 20

Jayden Cortell

  • Position:
    Defensive Back
  • Height:
    5-8
  • Weight:
    170
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    San Diego, Calif.
  • High School:
    Eastlake
  • Prev School:
    San Diego Mesa
Before Colorado State
• Played two seasons at San Diego Mesa College
• Made 54 tackles and picked off two passes as a sophomore in 2024
• Appeared in nine games as a freshman, making 26 total tackles with two interceptions

Personal/High School
• Son of former CSU defensive back Ron Cortell, who played from 1985-88
• Played for head coach Bob Hudson at Eastlake High School
• Named an All-Section First Team selection after racking up 84 tackles, seven interceptions and a forced fumble as a senior
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