Mississippi State Bulldogs#4 · TE Zayion Cotton
57 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-5
- Weight
- 230 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- Grenada, MS
Zayion Cotton is a TE (#4) for Mississippi State, from Grenada, MS.
Skill profile
Measurables
Height 16
Weight 15
Frame 16
Experience 6
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Season stats for Zayion Cotton appear here once he records them. Roster details are rechecked weekly.
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- NowMississippi State TE: #4
- ClassFreshman
- HometownGrenada, MS
Zayion Cotton: Mississippi State TE profile and stats
Zayion Cotton is a TE (#4) for Mississippi State, from Grenada, MS. This profile tracks Zayion Cotton's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Mississippi State roster, the SEC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Mississippi State sits in the race, check the live SEC standings.
Zayion Cotton in the news
All newsRecapMississippi State beat Missouri 31-24 (Week 4, 2026)Mississippi State beat Missouri 31-24 at Davis Wade Stadium. Now Mississippi State is 4-0, 2-0 in SEC play, and Missouri is 3-1, 0-1 in SEC play.2026-09-26RecapMississippi State beat South Carolina 41-34 (Week 3, 2026)Mississippi State beat South Carolina 41-34 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Now Mississippi State is 3-0, 1-0 in SEC play, and South Carolina is 2-1, 0-1 in SEC play.2026-09-19RecapMississippi State beat Minnesota 38-13 (Week 2, 2026)Mississippi State beat Minnesota 38-13 at Huntington Bank Stadium. Now Mississippi State is 2-0, and Minnesota is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Zayion Cotton play for?
Zayion Cotton plays for Mississippi State, wearing #4 at TE.
What position does Zayion Cotton play?
Zayion Cotton is a TE for Mississippi State.
How tall is Zayion Cotton?
Zayion Cotton is 6-5 and weighs 230 lb.
What year is Zayion Cotton in?
Zayion Cotton is listed as a freshman on the Mississippi State roster.
Where is Zayion Cotton from?
Zayion Cotton is from Grenada, MS.