Cortez Broughton is a native of Warner Robins, Georgia where his first claim to fame actually involves playing on the Warner Robins All-Stars little league team that participated in the 2009 Little League World Series.
After growing up a bit more, Broughton realized that football was going to be the sport for him. As a senior art Veterans High School in his hometown, Broughton earned himself the All-County District Player of the Year Award while being designated at a two-star prospect by ESPN and Rivals.com. He eventually chose the University of Cincinnati over Middle Tennessee State, East Carolina, and North Carolina State.