Robert Ortiz was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2006… Released by San Diego on September 2, 2006… Signed by the Seattle Seahawks on June 28, 2007… Released by Seattle on August 28, 2007 … Signed by the Patriots as a free agent on May 13, 2008 … Released by the Patriots on July 26, 2008 … Signed by the San Francisco 49ers on July 29, 2008 … Released by San Francisco on August 30, 2008 … Signed by the Patriots as a free agent on May 4, 2009.

Finished his career at San Diego State with 137 catches for 1,620 yards and 13 touchdowns… Became a starter after walking on to the school’s football team… As a senior in 2005, was the team’s second-leading receiver… As a junior in 2004, tied for the team lead with six touchdown catches and ranked second with 52 catches for 728 yards… Redshirted in 2001.

Robert Ortiz was born the son of Judy and Robert Ortiz on May 30, 1983… Attended Horizon High School (San Diego, Calif.) where he was a first-team All-Coastal League and second-team All-CIF as a senior… Played wide receiver and defensive back in high school… Also lettered in basketball, baseball and track… Earned academic all-conference honors… Graduated with a degree in communications from San Diego State.