Idrys Cotton brings size, upside, and developmental depth to Northwestern’s offensive line
A 2024 consensus three-star recruit from Plymouth, Idrys Cotton entered Northwestern with real pedigree, plus a big-frame profile at 6-4, 315 pounds that fits the modern Big Ten trench game. Northwestern’s roster notes say he did not see game action as a true first-year in 2024, so his value right now is projection: power, mass, and developmental ceiling more than proven production. He also brings a strong high-school résumé, including all-state honors and no sacks allowed over his final two prep seasons—good signs if your team wants a rugged, coachable lineman with room to grow.
