Waters-Cortez showed some flashes in his injury-limited sophomore season for SLAM and has put together a breakout junior campaign this fall. The 5’11″/165 athlete leads the Bulls in rushing (754 yards, 8 TDs) and receiving (420 yards, 6 TDs) this season. He’s a versatile weapon that can line up out of the backfield or split out wide and makes plays anytime he touches the ball. He shows quickness and agility with the ball in his hands and offers great vision, ball skills, and elusiveness in his skillset. He’s light on his feet, is creative with the ball in space, and possesses the speed to get the edge on outside runs. Waters-Cortez is one of the more versatile offensive playmakers in the 4A Southern bracket. (6) SLAM faces (3) Spring Valley in the first round this Thursday.

Waters-Cortez totaled 165 yards and 4 total TDs in SLAM’s 36-33 victory over Virgin Valley. He showed his versatile playmaking making plays as both a rusher and receiver and is looking significantly more developed since showing promising flashes in his sophomore season. He showed great speed and quickness around the LOS and should continue to operate as one of SLAM’s top playmakers. Look for Waters-Cortez to put his name on the radar with a breakout season this fall.

Waters-Cortez showed promising flashes on both sides of the ball in an injury-limited sophomore season for SLAM Academy. He’s an athletic playmaker that was impactful in all three phases as a RB, DB, and kick returner. Shows his speed and quickness with the ball in his hands and is a strong tackler from his safety spot. Waters-Cortez will be a playmaker to keep an eye on with a full junior season ahead of him.