Nebraska Cornhuskers#- · TE Sam Cotton
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- Former player
Sam Cotton played TE for Nebraska. In the 2016 season he had 8 catches for 87 yards, 17.4 receiving yards per game over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Sam Cotton career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Rec | Rec Yds | TD | Rush Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NEB | 5 | 8 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 |
| 2015 | NEB | 3 | 3 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| 2014 | NEB | 3 | 3 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 19.1 |
| 2013 | NEB | 3 | 3 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 11.2 |
| Career | 14 | 17 | 185 | 3 | 0 | 53.5 |
Season totals, 2013 to 2016. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Sam Cotton: Nebraska TE profile and stats
Sam Cotton is a TE for Nebraska. This profile tracks Sam Cotton's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Nebraska roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Nebraska sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Sam Cotton in the news
All newsPreviewIndiana at Nebraska: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Indiana visits Nebraska at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE). Kickoff is 12:00 PM ET, on Fox, FOX.2026-10-07RecapNebraska beat Maryland 48-23 (Week 5, 2026)Nebraska beat Maryland 48-23 at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE). Now Nebraska is 5-0, 2-0 in Big Ten play, and Maryland is 2-3, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapNebraska beat Michigan State 31-13 (Week 4, 2026)Nebraska beat Michigan State 31-13 at Spartan Stadium. Now Nebraska is 4-0, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Michigan State is 2-2, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Sam Cotton play for?
Sam Cotton plays for Nebraska at TE.
What position does Sam Cotton play?
Sam Cotton is a TE for Nebraska.