2011 (FRESHMAN)
Was a late addition to the Aggies' fall camp roster … ended up handling the snapping duties on punts in 12 games … contributed a tackle on punt coverage.

2010
Redshirted … made the travel squad as the Aggies' backup deep snapper, but didn't see any game action.

HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by David Wetzel at Reagan High School in San Antonio ... was named his team's special teams MVP as a senior (2009), helping the Rattlers to the district title ... forced a fumble and recovered another in each of his final two seasons ... team went to the regional finals as a junior (2008) ... also played baseball ... was a two-time academic alldistrict honoree.

PERSONAL
Justin Ryan Ortega is the son of Abel and Lorrie Ortega ... born March 2, 1992 ... grandfather, Ferris Darr, attended A&M ... agricultural leadership and development major.

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