Joe Cotton

#74· Cincinnati ·OT ·R-Sr ·2027 Draft · Sioux Falls, S.D.

6'6"Height 320 lbWeight

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High School Background

HometownSioux Falls, S.D.

High SchoolRoosevelt

Transfer History

South Dakota Cincinnati 2025 ★★★★

#103

National

#14

Position

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South Dakota

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Joe Cotton #74

Cincinnati · OT · R-Sr · 2027 Draft · Sioux Falls, S.D. · Roosevelt

6-6 · 320 lbs

7.2

Day 3 Caliber

Floor 6.7 · Ceiling 7.4

#185 overall · #21 OT of 15102

Scouting Verdict

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.

Ceiling · 7.4

Projected 2026 starter (OL1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.2) · Big 12 draft-temper.

Floor · 6.7

Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.5.

Pedigree

No composite recruiting rank on file.

Path: South Dakota → Cincinnati

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