Cortez-Menjivar making the most of opportunities on the football field at Idaho

The explosiveness of Emmerson Cortez-Menjivar has been on display this fall at the University of Idaho, as the receiver has turned 10 catches into four touchdowns.

The former Salinas High multi-sport standout has caught at least one pass in six of the 10 games the redshirt freshman has played in this year, including a college career high 41-yard touchdown catch last week.

The Vandals have attempted to get the fleet Cortez-Menjivar more touches, as he has carried the ball at least once on jet sweeps in eight games this season, rushing for 84 yards. He’s also returned two kickoffs this fall.

A state track and field meet participant in the triple jump as a junior at Salinas High, Cortez-Menjivar caught 48 passes for 900 yards in 2022 for the Cowboys and led the team in interceptions with five in earning a spot on The Herald’s all-county defensive team.

A teammate of Cortez-Menjivar is former Monterey defensive back Isiah Bivins, who is being redshirted.