Lester Cotton was signed as an undrafted free agent following the 2019 NFL draft by the Las Vegas Raiders.
31 Facts About Lester Cotton
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Lester Cotton played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
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Lester Cotton was born on February 20,1996, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and went to high school at Central High School in Tuscaloosa.
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Lester Cotton was a four-star prospect and played in the 2015 Under Armour All-America game.
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Lester Cotton played in four games in his first season.
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Lester Cotton started the Crimson Tide's first two games of the season at left guard and started three games more games while playing right guard.
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Lester Cotton was a blocker for nine 100-yard rushing games.
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Lester Cotton did not allow a pressure or a sack against them as he opened holes for 242 rushing yards.
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Lester Cotton established a starting role at right guard as a junior in 2017 and started 13 games.
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Lester Cotton did not commit any penalties in the game.
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Lester Cotton recorded two knockdown blocks while he helped open holes for 239 rushing yards and 487 total yards against Colorado State.
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Lester Cotton was graded out at 88 percent with six knockdown blocks.
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Lester Cotton blocked for his 6th 100-yard rushing game against Arkansas.
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Lester Cotton did not allow a sack, pressure or hurry in the game.
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Lester Cotton missed the CFP National Championship against Georgia because of an injury.
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Lester Cotton was a finalist for the Joe Moore award.
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Lester Cotton made his first start as left guard against Louisville.
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Lester Cotton did not allow a sack and had three knockdown blocks against Ole Miss.
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Lester Cotton did not allow a sack, pressure or commit a penalty.
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Lester Cotton played 53 snaps after coming off the bench against Mississippi State.
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Lester Cotton came off the bench in relief of Deonte Brown to play 39 snaps in the SEC Championship Game.
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Lester Cotton returned to the starting lineup against Oklahoma and provided time for 528 yards of total offense.
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Lester Cotton was signed as a undrafted free agent after the 2019 NFL draft.
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Lester Cotton was released at roster cuts but was later signed to the practice squad.
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Lester Cotton was active for 3 games but only played in one.
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Lester Cotton made the Raiders final roster in 2022 as a backup interior lineman.
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Lester Cotton made his first career start at right guard in Week 2 in a spot start.
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On December 3,2022, Lester Cotton was placed on injured reserve.
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On December 20,2022, Lester Cotton was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad.
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Lester Cotton played in 11 games with Miami in 2024 and was released on November 25,2024.
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On November 26,2024, Lester Cotton was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots.