Nathaniel Ortega Season 2026

Prior to UTSA
Transfer from Peru State College in Peru, Nebraska … 2025 Heart of America North Division Freshman of the Year …played in 10 games as a freshman … posted 50 total tackles, 32 solo stops, four tackles for loss, six interceptions, eight pass breakups and a blocked kick …registered four tackles and two interceptions, including one that he returned 32 yards for a touchdown, against Central Methodist … also picked off two passes against St. Ambrose …had a season-high seven stops against Missouri Valley … logged a 22-yard interception return to go with three tackles against Baker … first-team all-district performer at wide receiver at Veterans Memorial High School … piled up 700 receiving yards on 30 catches and scored 10 touchdowns as a senior … racked up 70 total tackles as a safety.