Joe Cotton
Joe Cotton is an offensive lineman at Cincinnati, from Sioux Falls, SD, who has not played in Cincinnati's 8 games this season.
Where Cotton comes from
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Roosevelt
- About 700 miles from Nippert Stadium
- Recruit in the 2022 class; signed with South Dakota.
- On the Cincinnati roster since 2025
Where Cotton fits
Cincinnati lists 19 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 6th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Cincinnati is 5-3. Next: at Houston, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Also from Sioux Falls, SD
Arrived at Cincinnati from South Dakota.
In the game threads
vs Texas Tech, Oct 24Taking two timeouts in 4 plays is a bold strategy Cotton. Let’s see if it pays off.Oklahoma State fan, r/CFB game threadNamed in
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Awards
Joe Cotton plays offensive line for Cincinnati.
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 6th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Cincinnati has produced 11 All-Conference offensive linemen. 5 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Gavin Gerhardt went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
Two seasons at Cincinnati
- 2026 Cincinnati SatterfieldYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Cincinnati SatterfieldYear 1 · Games –
- Apr 2025 Entered the transfer portalSouth Dakota to Cincinnati
- High school RooseveltSioux Falls, SD · Class of 2022Signed with South Dakota.
Moves
- Transferred from South Dakota to Cincinnati, Apr 19, 2025.
2022
- Signed with South DakotaOut of Roosevelt
2025
- Transferred to Cincinnatifrom South Dakota