Gavin Ortega

Offensive Tackle, Denver Broncos · #68.

Player facts

Team: Denver Broncos
Position: Offensive Tackle
Number: 68
Born: Apr 29, 2004 (age 22)
Birthplace: Bellingham, WA, USA
Height: 6' 5"
Weight: 300 lbs
College: Weber State
Experience: Rookie
Status: Practice Squad

About

Gavin Ortega (born April 29, 2004) is an American professional football guard for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Weber State Wildcats and was signed by the Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2026.

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Background

Early life

Ortega was born on April 29, 2004, to BJ and Marjorie Ortega. He attended Sehome High School in Bellingham, Washington, where he played both football and basketball. Rated as three-star recruit, Ortega received offers from a number of schools, including Eastern Washington University and Weber State University. He eventually committed to Weber State in December 2021.

College career

In college, Ortega played at left tackle, left guard, and right tackle. During his freshman year in 2022, he played in six games. In 2023, Ortega saw increased playing time as a starter, playing in 11 games and making 10 starts. In 2024, he started all 12 games at left guard, and was also voted a team captain by his teammates. Ortega subsequently earned second-team All-Big Sky Conference honors. In 2025, he once again started in all 12 games and was voted a captain. Led by Ortega, the Wildcats' offensive line allowed just 14 sacks, the fewest in the Big Sky that year. Following his senior year, Ortega was named to the All-Big Sky first-team.

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