Ricky Ortega is a steady QB option with dual-threat flashes and veteran mileage
Ricky Ortega enters 2026 as a multi-year Central Connecticut State quarterback with game experience, and his recent usage shows he can contribute both as a passer and on designed runs. In the 2024 regular season, he completed 2 of 7 passes for 52 yards and added 57 rushing yards and 3 rushing touchdowns, which points to a quarterback who can be a change-of-pace runner near the goal line.[2] He is not yet a high-volume production engine, but his value is in versatility, experience, and the ability to fit a system that wants a mobile QB who can keep defenses honest.[1][2]
