[Loose Mesh: The Lacrosse Podcast | July 18 at 9:58 AM]
Officially entering the 2026 NLL Draft: Raymond Cortes II. Cortes is the type of player every team needs, even if his impact doesn’t always show up on the scoresheet. He’s established himself as a reliable defender for the Six Nations Arrows by taking on tough matchups every night and making life difficult for opposing forwards.
At 6-foot-2, 205 pounds, he brings a physical edge but also plays with a high lacrosse IQ. He’s willing to battle for every loose ball, get into shooting lanes, and make the right read in transition. Those are the little details that earn coaches’ trust.
His consistency, compete level, and ability to shut down scoring chances while keeping the play moving the other way. Cortes has all the traits of a dependable transition defender who can carve out a role at the next level.
