Idrys Cotton
Idrys Cotton is a three-star recruit from Canton, MI, out of Plymouth (No. 1,123 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Northwestern's 8 games this season.
Where Cotton comes from
- Canton, MI
- Plymouth
- About 200 miles from Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,123 in the 2024 class.
- On the Northwestern roster since 2024
Where Cotton fits
Northwestern lists 26 offensive linemen this season.
Northwestern offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 10th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Northwestern is 6-2. Next: vs Iowa, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Plymouth
Also from Canton, MI
In the game threads
vs Penn State, Oct 2“But he’s never played here” thanks cottonMichigan fan, r/CFB game threadat Indiana, Sep 25The Bend don't break *offense* however... bold strategy cotton.Penn State fan, r/CFB game threadWhere to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Northwestern -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 10th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Northwestern has produced 4 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2021. Peter Skoronski was one of them, an All-American.
Three seasons at Northwestern
- 2026 Northwestern BraunYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Northwestern BraunYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Northwestern BraunYear 1 · Games –
- High school PlymouthCanton, MI · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 1,123 in the 2024 class. Signed with Northwestern.Also from Plymouth: Lucas Barnes (Miami (OH)) and Jaxon McCaig (Michigan State).
2024
- Signed with NorthwesternThree-star, out of Plymouth
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under David Braun.