Jackson Fortney brings tackling grit and back-end reliability to Cornell
Fortney profiles as a physical, assignment-sound safety whose appeal is built on effort, run support, and ball production rather than flash. His listed high school production included 39 solo tackles and 2 fumble recoveries in 2022-23, a strong sign of finishing plays and creating turnovers, while recruiting profiles point to solid athletic measurables rather than elite burst. For a team, he looks like a depth-to-impact defender who can add toughness, discipline, and dependable tackling in the secondary.
