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Desmond Ortiz

Running Back

2026 Class

5'9" Height

192 Weight

La Salle College School

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About Desmond

Desmond Ortiz is a 5'9" Running Back in the 2026 class. Ortiz attends La Salle College in Pennsylvania. Ortiz's Player Profile was created on January 22, 2024. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Desmond Ortiz is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

Expert Analysis

Pat Weider

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

Ranking Level: He should be moved up and deserves a top 150 ranking

Desmond Ortiz Desmond Ortiz 5'9" | 192 lbs | RB La Salle College | 2026 State PA is a playmaker as a running back who can score anytime he touches the ball. He has elite athletic ability, and to me, deserves a top 150; he is that good of a running back. Again, my boss, Vic Castillo Vic Castillo RB PA , has an impossible job, but Ortiz is a difference maker with the ball in his hands.

Junior season stats/film
• 85 carries
• 403 rushing yards
• 21 receptions
• 231 receiving yards
• 7 TDs
• https://t.co/ol23HhafbU pic.twitter.com/q0qyK08boG

— Desmond Ortiz Desmond Ortiz 5'9" | 192 lbs | RB La Salle College | 2026 State PA (@Desmond_Ortiz_) November 15, 2024

11 months ago

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Pat Weider

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

Desmond Ortiz Desmond Ortiz 5'9" | 192 lbs | RB La Salle College | 2026 State PA is a good running back who can score anytime he touches the ball. He is also elusive and has a burst when he hits the hole. He also shows good patience as he can let the hole open up, and then explodes through it. The other impressive part of his game is his ability to catch the ball. La Salle College moved him around to a wing position and a slot position, where they had him run routes and throw him the ball. This allowed him to catch the ball in space and make defenders miss and gain yards after the catch. Ortiz is a dynamic running back who has the skills to play college football in the future and recently visited Yale and Browns Spring games.

Looking forward to attending Yale’s spring game April 19th! @ChrisBergeski pic.twitter.com/0vcKKuM4Ib

— Desmond Ortiz Desmond Ortiz 5'9" | 192 lbs | RB La Salle College | 2026 State PA (@Desmond_Ortiz_) April 9, 2025

1 year ago

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Pat Weider

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

Desmond Ortiz Desmond Ortiz 5'9" | 192 lbs | RB La Salle College | 2026 State PA was one of the most consistent performers at the Prep Redzone Showcase. Throughout the entire camp, he was consistent. He was good during testing, position drills, and the one-on-one competition. Ortiz is primed to have a huge Junior year.