University of Pittsburgh Athletics
2021 Football Roster
Jersey Number 72
Jake Cortes
- Position:
- OL
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Height:
- 6-5
- Weight:
- 280
- Hometown:
- McMurray, PA
- High School:
- Peters Township
2021: Transitioned from tight end to the offensive line…did not play in any games.
2020: Did not play in any games.
2019: Did not play in any games.
2018: Joined Pitt as a training camp walk-on…did not play in any games and redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year starting quarterback at Peters Township…threw for 1,782 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior, leading the Indians to a 7-4 record and the WPIAL Class 6A playoffs…it was the program’s best record in 14 years and first playoff berth in four years…threw for 2,036 yards and 18 TDs as a junior…two-time Peters Township Offensive Most Valuable Player…played under Coach T.J. Plack…also a basketball letterman.
PERSONAL: Jake Anthony Cortes, born 1/7/00, is the son of Ron and Wendy Cortes…has two brothers and two sisters…communication major.
2020: Did not play in any games.
2019: Did not play in any games.
2018: Joined Pitt as a training camp walk-on…did not play in any games and redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year starting quarterback at Peters Township…threw for 1,782 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior, leading the Indians to a 7-4 record and the WPIAL Class 6A playoffs…it was the program’s best record in 14 years and first playoff berth in four years…threw for 2,036 yards and 18 TDs as a junior…two-time Peters Township Offensive Most Valuable Player…played under Coach T.J. Plack…also a basketball letterman.
PERSONAL: Jake Anthony Cortes, born 1/7/00, is the son of Ron and Wendy Cortes…has two brothers and two sisters…communication major.
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