Massive Tennessee tight end whose ceiling was fueled by size, hands, and late-career resilience
In the 2007 season at Tennessee, Brad Cottam finished with 5 catches for 125 yards and a touchdown, a tidy reminder that his value went beyond raw volume: at 6-foot-7/6-foot-8, he was a rare catch radius threat with pro-level size and enough athletic movement to be viewed as an NFL draftable tight end. His career was shaped by injuries, but that also underscored his toughness and persistence. If your team wants a big-bodied TE who can stress coverages and win in space, he’s the kind of profile that makes scouts lean in.
