Blake Cotton

2025: Played in all 12 regular season games, earning starts in the last seven contests. Totaled 25 tackles (2.0 TFL) as a contributor both on defense and special teams. His seven pass breakups rank second on the team. Six tackles at Baylor—all solo—were his most in a Utah uniform and included a TFL. Added four stops and two breakups in the comeback win over Kansas State. First PBU of the season came vs. Texas Tech, with the deflection off Cotton leading to a Utah interception. Came up with a seven-yard TFL during the win over Colorado. Prior to Utah: Played the 2022-24 seasons in the Big Sky at UC Davis, appearing in 30 games with 10 starts. Totaled 49 tackles in his time with the Aggies, along with nine PBU. Had six pass breakups as a freshman in 2022, tying for the team lead. Part of the 2024 squad that reached the NCAA FCS Quarterfinals. Went off for a career-best eight tackles, plus a PBU, his freshman year against Weber State. Season-best four tackles as a junior against both California and Idaho. Contributed three or more takedowns in five games during 2024. High School: All-Gold Coast League honoree starred at Campbell Hall as a cornerback, wide receiver and punt returner. Helped the Vikings go 10-1 his senior year in 2021. Also earned Special Teams Player of the Year.