Cornell University Athletics

At Cornell: After a second straight strong spring, Mortensen has a great opportunity to earn a starting position at guard on the offensive line. The 6-0, 291-pound Mortensen is a well-coached player with great strength and agility who can run or pass block. As a junior, Mortensen saw reserve duty against Bucknell. He saw action in two varsity games as a freshman, playing against both Georgetown and Columbia. Mortensen is enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

At D.C. Everest: A three-year starter on the offensive line at D.C. Everest HS, Mortensen was a unanimous first-team all-league selection and was named first-team all-state by the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association. He was a second-team all-state pick by the Associated Press. The Brockmeyer Award nominee helped pave the way for 32 touchdowns as a senior, the most of any team in the league. He served as team captain in 2004 and received the team’s most valuable lineman award. Everest won the 2003 Division I state title (14-0) and compiled a 31-4 record in his three varsity seasons. He did not allow a sack in his last two seasons as a starter and was called for just two penalties during that span with 93 pancake blocks. Mortensen was named one of the top 10 offensive linemen in Wisconsin by Wisconsin Preps, which also named him one of the top 40 junior football players in 2003.

Personal: Justin Daniel Mortensen is the son of Dan and Cathy Mortensen and has an older sister and younger brother.