DE · Atlanta Falcons
James Cotton
Age 49 · 191 cm (6'3") · 114 kg · Born Nov 7, 1976 · Ohio State; City College (SF)
NFL career
2003
debut year
2003
last season
1
seasons
#94
jersey
College: Ohio State; City College (SF)
2000 NFL Draft
Rd 7
round
#223
overall pick
CHI
drafted by
Games during career · Atlanta Falcons
Most recent results for the franchise while James Cotton was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
W
W
L
W
L
L
L
W
21–14 vs Jaguars
2003-17 · Dec 28, 2003 · REGULAR
W
30–28 @ Buccaneers
2003-16 · Dec 20, 2003 · REGULAR
L
7–38 @ Colts
2003-15 · Dec 14, 2003 · REGULAR
W
20–14 vs Panthers
2003-14 · Dec 7, 2003 · REGULAR
L
13–17 @ Texans
2003-13 · Nov 30, 2003 · REGULAR
L
31–38 vs Titans
2003-12 · Nov 23, 2003 · REGULAR
L
20–23 @ Saints
2003-11 · Nov 16, 2003 · REGULAR
W
27–7 @ Giants
2003-10 · Nov 9, 2003 · REGULAR
Other "Cotton" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
Ohio State alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended Ohio State.
Cody Simon
LB · 2025
Denzel Burke
CB · 2025
Donovan Jackson
G · 2025 · Vikings
Emeka Egbuka
WR · 2025 · Buccaneers
Gee Scott Jr.
TE · 2025 · Commanders
Jack Sawyer
LB · 2025 · Steelers
Jordan Hancock
CB · 2025 · Bills
Josh Fryar
OT · 2025
Josh Simmons
OT · 2025 · Chiefs
JT Tuimoloau
DE · 2025 · Colts
2000 NFL Draft · Round 7 class
Other players selected in the same round.
#207
#208
Manuia Savea
CLE
Desmond Kitchings
WR · KAN
#209
#210
Eric Chandler
CLE
Brad St. Louis
LS · CIN
#211
Darrick Vaughn
DB · ATL
#212
Tim Rattay
QB · SFO
#213
Mike Green
RB · TEN
#213
Mike Green
LB · TEN
#213
Mike Green
ILB · TEN
#214
Jarious Jackson
QB · DEN
#215
Sekou Sanyika
LB · ARI
#216
Delbert Cowsette
DE · WAS
DE peers of the era
Other DEs who debuted within five seasons of James Cotton.
Akbar Gbaja-Biamila
Debut 2003 · #93 · Dolphins
Andrew Williams
Debut 2003 · #99 · 49ers
Anthony Dunn
Debut 2003 · #91 · Titans
Antonio Garay
Debut 2003 · #71 · Chargers
Brandon Green
Debut 2003 · #93 · Rams
Bryant McNeal
Debut 2003 · #92 · Raiders
Chris Clemons
Debut 2003 · #91 · Jaguars
Chris Kelsay
Debut 2003 · #90 · Bills