#20
Jayden Cortell
Returning to Colorado State for 2026
Fr. · San Diego, Calif. → Eastlake
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Jayden Cortell
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Colorado State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Colorado State
Returning around him
- 50% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- Transfer portal: -7 net (31 in / 38 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Colorado State · Last season: 2-10 · Talent rank #92 · 2026 recruiting class #73
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #14827
Peaked at #14827 this season.
Background
Before Colorado State Sophomore, 2025 (0/0): • Did not see any game action due to injury 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...