Colorado State University Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Jersey Number 20
Jayden Cortell
- Position:
- Nickelback
- 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 Jose Mendoza 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
• 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 Jose Mendoza 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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