James Cotton was drafted No. 223 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2000 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #223
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2000
The pick
How James Cotton came off the board in 2000.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 2000 classAround pick 223
Who came off the board on either side of James Cotton.
Washington
Hampton
Wisconsin
Colorado College
Ohio State in the 2000 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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Pepper Johnson
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#15
Ryan Shazier
LB · PIT · 2014
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#91
Mike Vrabel
LB · PIT · 1997
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#5
A.J. Hawk
LB · GB · 2006
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#98
Na'il Diggs
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Ohio State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Cotton in the 2000 NFL Draft
James Cotton is a Linebacker out of Ohio State selected No. 223 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2000 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Ohio State has produced 284 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was James Cotton drafted?
James Cotton was selected No. 223 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2000 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/james-cotton.
What college did James Cotton play for?
James Cotton played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did James Cotton's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/james-cotton.