File OT-21 · National rank 185 · 2027 class
Joe Cotton
6'6"Height
320 lbWeight
Representation
The Business of Athletes
Confirmed
The Business of Athletes
Confirmed
My Grade
7.2/10
Day 3 Caliber
Current · Draft Caliber
6.7 Floor
range 0.7
Ceiling 7.4
7.4/10
Day 3 Caliber
Ceiling · +0.2
6.7/10
Day 3 Caliber
Floor · −0.5
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (OL1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.2) · Big 12 draft-temper.
Floor: Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.5.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
7.2
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Returning 2026 starter on a veteran offensive line — arrived as a highly-ranked FCS transfer (South Dakota, a top-15 overall portal OL) and announced his return alongside Tengesdahl and Tyo. Proven starter-level tackle; graded on the body of work, upside in the band.
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