New Mexico: Walk-on linebacker who turned into a valuable scout team player in his first season … a 2015-16 and 2016-17 Lobo Scholar-Athlete.
2017 (Redshirt Junior Season): Saw action in one game, against Abilene Christian.
2016 (Redshirt Sophomore Season): Did not see any action.
2015 (Sophomore Season): Redshirted.
High School: Lettered in football and wrestling at Oak Ridge High School … was named Second Team All-Delta River League as a senior in football … was also named First Team All-Delta River League as a senior in wrestling, winning his weight class.
Personal: Full name is James Michael Portilla … parents are James and Christine … has two brothers, Christian and Martin … born on March 29, 1996 … is majoring in mechanical engineering.
RS-Jr.2017-18
Linebacker
6-1 / 215 lbs
Fr.2016-17
Linebacker
6-0 / 229 lbs