Keynan Cotton

HIGH SCHOOL: Omaha Westside High School … began his high school career at Papillion LaVista … rated a three star by 247Sports … 2024 All-Nebraska Team selection … 2024 Nebraska Preps Football Awards Class-A Special Teams Player of the Year … finished the 2024 season with 45 receptions for 706 yards and 11 TDs on 15.7 yards per catch, while rushing 61 yards and 1 TD on only 2 carries … on special teams, he had three kickoff returns for 192 yards and two touchdowns. He also had 21 punt returns for 274 yards on the year … clocked in as one of Nebraska’s fastest players, hitting 21.75 mph … as a junior, he had 33 receptions for 501 yards and seven touchdowns … first varsity season saw 21 catches for 251 yards and two touchdowns … played defense and was a contributor on special teams … also ran track. PERSONAL: From LaVista, Nebraska … born in Omaha, Nebraska … son of Curtis and Tricia cotton … has two older siblings … father played football at Nebraska (1987-91) …both brothers ran collegiate track – Kenzo Cotton at Arkansas and KJ Cotton at Oklahoma State … had recruiting interest from Iowa State, Northern Illinois and North Dakota State … chose to attend Fresno State because it felt like family and a culture that he is used to playing for ... Pre-Business major.