Joe Hortiz

Joe Hortiz was promoted to the team’s director of college scouting in January, 2009. Hortiz spent eight years as a scout for Baltimore, covering the Northeast and Southeast regions before becoming a national scout for three seasons (2006-08). He directs the Ravens’ college scouting process, coordinating the schedules and cross-checking duties of the area scouts. Hortiz also manages the team’s draft preparation and the evaluation and ranking process of hundreds of NFL draft-eligible prospects. In 2007, Baltimore selected Auburn G Ben Grubbs (29th overall), who was scouted by fellow Auburn alum Hortiz, a national scout at the time. Originally joined Baltimore as a personnel assistant in 1998.

1998-2009: (with Baltimore) 2009: A graduate of the Ravens’ “20/20 Club,” Joe was promoted to director of college scouting after eight years as a college scout...In Hortiz’s first draft as head of college scouting, Baltimore selected T Michael Oher (Mississippi) with the 23rd-overall selection.

2008: Scouted players across the country, with a primary focus on the eastern half, where seven of 10 Ravens draft picks were selected in the ’08 NFL Draft...Was invited to introduce Grubbs at the Ravens Roost No. 7’s annual Extra Effort Award banquet in April.

2007: Team’s 1st-round draft pick Grubbs was selected from Joe’s focus area and attended his alma mater.

2006: Promoted to national scout...Was tasked with covering the eastern half of the country, including the Big East, Big Ten, MAC, ACC, SEC and Conference USA.

2003-05: Was Ravens Southeast area scout and covered the SEC, ACC and C-USA. 2001-02: Scouted the Northeast.

1998-2000: Worked both with the pro and college scouting staffs as a football personnel assistant...Responsibilities included assisting GM Ozzie Newsome and vice president of football administration Pat Moriarty, who manages the salary cap, and performing “the box” workout at schools across the country for three spring seasons.

College/Personal: While earning his B.S. in accounting from Auburn, Joe was an undergraduate assistant coach for Terry Bowden and the Tigers’ football team from 1995-97...He worked with both the QBs and WRs and also coached the scout team LBs and secondary... He compiled weekly scouting reports and breakdowns of upcoming opponent defenses...Also coordinated Auburn’s summer football camps...Son of Joe and Marlene Hortiz, Joe attended Salesianum (Wilmington, DE) HS...He and his wife, Jennifer, have two sons, Joey (2) and Jack (1)...The family resides in Owings Mills, MD.