Benjamin Cotton '22 Recruiting Profile

Since the age of 6 I have had a passion for football, and knew at that early age, that this would be my journey. My goal has always been to scholarship and play at the highest level. As a youth football athlete, I had the opportunity to play on nationally ranked teams and in the most competitive leagues against strong competition. The highlight of my career so far has been the decision to go to a nationally ranked high school, winning the starting position on the freshman team for both the defensive and offensive side of the ball and going undefeated in our division. My hard work allowed me to move up to Junior Varsity and Varsity during my freshman year. As a sophomore, class of 2022, I am growing the most. Over the spring season before the start of my sophomore year, I broke my right hand and was out for 6 weeks. I am 100% recovered now but I found myself fighting my way back to a starting position. That experience taught me how to overcome adversity and to have that don’t give up attitude. My goal before the end of my sophomore year is to start in a varsity game.

The program that I am a part of is highly competitive. This football team won 7 state championships in a row and is currently ranked in the top 25 for best football teams in the country. The best of the best student athletes attends this school. As a part of this team, I am learning perseverance, teamwork, commitment and being a leader. I am looking for a program that will fit my hard work on the field and in the classroom. As a long time athlete, playing 3 sports, and juggling school, I know what it takes to be a leader both on and off the field. I believe I have the heart, skill, talent and character to make an immediate impact to any program .