Reliable, seasoned long snapper with legit specialist pedigree
Connor Cortez enters the 2026 season as UTRGV’s senior long snapper and a returning starter in the Vaqueros’ specialist core, bringing size, experience, and stability to a quietly critical role. In 2025, he earned Phil Steele All-Conference Fourth Team honors and played in 12 games, while his high school and camp background shows a snapper with strong accuracy, consistency, and a smooth delivery. He looks like a fit for teams that value dependable special teams execution and low-drama reliability over flash.
