Tackle Tobacco & Anti-Vaping Campaign

Mr. Cotton’s energy and excitement will leave a lasting impression on the audience that will last for a lifetime! His passionate testimonials are presented with such conviction and the information shared is relatable and valuable. He offers transformative dialogue that focuses on bullying prevention, having a positive mindset, and the essential life skills that builds character and leaders which leads to confidence, success and happiness.

Since transitioning from professional football, James is excited get back to a family oriented and team environment with The Snyder-Cotton Agency. James’s faith and passion to continually help people led him to start The Snyder-Cotton Agency which provides health & life insurance protection for families and businesses to establish the importance of leaving a legacy of wealth for generations to come. Currently, James Cotton is a Motivational Speaker and advocate for BUCK-ICON. Their mission is to provide resources for former members of the Ohio State football program and assist Everyday Individuals with transitioning throughout life’s journey.
As a Junior, James was an instrumental part of the Buckeyes Big Ten Championship and Sugar Bowl Victories over Michigan & Texas A&M in 1998 (arguably one of the best team’s in Ohio State history). During his senior season in 1999, he was voted by his coaches as the team’s Most Outstanding Lineman by leading the team in sacks and tackles for loss. Mr. Cotton's most memorable moment is being the player to sack Tom Brady 2-Times in the Big House! James was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2000 and played with the Buffalo Bills (2002), and the Atlanta Falcons ((phone number hidden)4). He won the Grey Cup Championship with the Calgary Stampeders in 2001 and finished his career with the Hamilton Tigercats.
This former NFL Draft pick loves spending quality time with his beautiful wife Hannah and their four children Veronica, Vallory, Vaughn, and Vannah. He is an alumnus of City College of San Francisco and graduate of The Ohio State University. Mr. Cotton is actively involved in the community by providing free football camps for kids with special needs and underprivileged youth to attend throughout the state of Ohio.

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