Lester Cotton

Lester Cotton Sr. (born February 20, 1996) is an American professional football guard. He was signed as an undrafted free agent following the 2019 NFL draft by the Las Vegas Raiders. He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Early life Lester Cotton was born on February 20, 1996, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and went to high school at Central High School in Tuscaloosa. He was a four-star prospect and played in the 2015 Under Armour All-America game. He also was named the no. 3 offensive guard nationally by Rivals.com.

Las Vegas Raiders Cotton was signed as an undrafted free agent after the 2019 NFL draft. He was released at roster cuts but was later signed to the practice squad. In December he was promoted to the active roster and played one snap in one game. He was active for 3 games but only played in one. He was released at roster cuts in 2020. In February 2021, he was signed again.

On August 31, 2021, Cotton was waived by the Raiders and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. After the Raiders were eliminated in the 2021 Wild Card round of the playoffs, he signed a reserve/future contract on January 17, 2022.

Cotton made the Raiders final roster in 2022 as a backup interior lineman. He made his first career start at right guard in Week 2 in a spot start. On December 3, 2022, Cotton was placed on injured reserve. He was released on December 15.

Miami Dolphins On December 20, 2022, Cotton was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 16, 2023. Cotton played in 11 games with Miami in 2024 and was released on November 25, 2024.

New England Patriots On November 26, 2024, Cotton was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots.