Brad Cottam
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Germantown, Tennessee, U.S.
 Cottam (#87) on the sidelines | |||||||
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||
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| Born: | November 28, 1984 Germantown, Tennessee, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 269 lb (122 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Evangelical Christian School (Cordova, Tennessee) | ||||||
| College: | Tennessee | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 2008: 3rd round, 76th pick | ||||||
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Bradley Joseph Cottam (born November 28, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL).
Cottam played high school football at Evangelical Christian School in Cordova, Tennessee.[1][2]
College career
Cottam played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers under head coach Phillip Fulmer. He contributed on the field from 2004 to 2007.[3] He caught his first and only collegiate touchdown in his final game. He had a 31-yard reception in the Outback Bowl victory over Wisconsin.[4]
Professional career
Cottam was selected by the Chiefs in the third round, 76th overall, of the 2008 NFL draft.[5][6] After three injury-filled seasons with the Chiefs, he was released on July 29, 2011.[7] For his NFL career (2008–09), Cottam caught 16 passes for 183 yard (an 11.4 yards-per-catch average) and no touchdowns.[8]