Ricky Ortiz (fullback)

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Ricky Ortiz
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Ortiz with the Atlanta Falcons in 2018
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Position: Fullback
Personal information
Born: (1994-04-15) April 15, 1994 (age 30)
Moreno Valley, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school: Mater Dei
(Santa Ana, California)
College: Oregon State (2013–2016)
Undrafted: 2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:4
Receiving yards:19
Player stats at PFR

Ricky Ortiz (born April 15, 1994) is an American former professional football fullback. He played college football at Oregon State.

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Early life

Ortiz attended and played high school football at Mater Dei High School. [1]

College career

Ortiz committed to Oregon State in 2013, as a fullback. Ortiz started his first career game as a fullback as a sophomore in 2014, where he had no rush attempts, but 12 catches for 90 yards and no touchdowns. [2] Ortiz switched to tight end during the 2015 season, as well as briefly to linebacker. His linebacker stint did not last long, but he did make some starts at tight end during 2015 and 2016. In 2015, he had no receptions (because he was primarily used as a blocker), but in 2016, he had 5 receptions for 34 yards, scoring his only college touchdown. He was also a core special teams player, racking up 47 tackles in his collegiate career, the 2nd most special teams tackles on the Beavers. He split time from halfback, tight end, fullback, and linebacker. [3]

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Ortiz signed with the Baltimore Ravens on April 29, 2017, as an undrafted free agent. [4] He was waived by the Ravens on September 2, 2017, and was signed to the practice squad the next day. [5] He was released on October 3, 2017, but was re-signed on November 14, 2017. [5] He signed a future/reserve contract on January 2, 2018. [6] He was released by the Ravens on May 7, 2018. [5]

Atlanta Falcons

Ortiz signed with the Atlanta Falcons on May 23, 2018. [7] He made his NFL debut in the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. He was the starting fullback in the 18–12 loss. [8] On September 2, 2019, the Falcons waived Ortiz with an injury settlement. [9]

New Orleans Saints

On November 22, 2019, Ortiz was signed to the New Orleans Saints practice squad. [10] He was released on December 4, 2019. He was re-signed to the active roster on December 28, 2019. [11] He was waived on August 2, 2020. [12]

Trivia

Outside of football, Ortiz's heart yearns to become an avocado farmer. [13]

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References

  1. ↑ "Ricky Ortiz's High School Timeline". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  2. ↑ "Ricky Ortiz – Football".
  3. ↑ "Ricky Ortiz College Stats".
  4. ↑ "Ravens sign 15 undrafted rookie free agents". USAToday.com. May 5, 2017. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  5. 1 2 3 "Ricky Ortiz Transactions". FoxSports.com.
  6. ↑ "Ravens sign 4 players to reserves/futures contracts Including QB Josh Woodrum". USAToday.com. January 1, 2018. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Falcons sign fullback Ricky Ortiz, waive cornerback Joseph Putu". TheFalcoholic.com. May 23, 2018. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Atlanta Falcons at Philadelphia Eagles – September 6th, 2018". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Falcons add two practice squad players and fullback, Ricky Ortiz waived". Atlantafalcons.com. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Saints make a series of transactions, send wide receiver Austin Carr to reserve/injured list". NOLA.com. November 22, 2019.
  11. ↑ "Saints make several roster moves, promote WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey to active roster, waive DeShawn Shead". NOLA.com. December 28, 2019.
  12. ↑ "New Orleans Saints reduce roster". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 2, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  13. ↑ "Oregon State Football Player is an Avocado Farmer | the Feed". YouTube .
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