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USU football: cornerback Deante Fortenberry, shy by nature, an invaluable leader for Utah State defensive backs

Wade Denniston, USU Athletic Media Relations

Utah State senior cornerback Deante Fortenberry (right) is honored on Senior Day prior to the Aggies' game against San Jose State on Nov. 10, at Maverik Stadium in Logan, Utah.

One would never suspect a football player being shy, but that describes Utah State senior cornerback Deante Fortenberry to a T.

“If it weren’t for football, I wouldn’t have friends,” Fortenberry deadpanned. “I’ve only got a couple of friends, and with them, I am the funny one, but other than that, I’m the shy guy.”

Does Utah State cornerbacks coach Julius Brown see a shy guy in Fortenberry?