American football placekicker who last played for the Indianapolis Colts of the

National Football League during the 2005 season. He went to Los Angeles

Valley College and played punter and kicker. He then transferred to Oregon

State University Cortez has had an extensive journeyman career. He signed as

 an undrafted free agent with the Cleveland Browns prior to the 1999 NFL

 season. After being cut by the Browns, signed and cut by the San Diego

 Chargers, he made the practice squad of the New York Giants. After appearing

 in one game for them, he was allocated to NFL Europe, where he played for

 the Amsterdam Admirals. Upon returning to the Giants, he was released, re-

signed with the Chargers, and was re-released. After being released by the

 Chargers again, he joined the Los Angeles Extreme of the brand-new XFL. He

has also played for the Dallas Cowboys.