Grenada’s Star Junior Wideout: Zayion Cotton

Zayion Cotton is a 3 Star recruit who plays Wide Receiver at Grenada High School. Cotton is ranked as the 504th best recruit in the class of 2026 and is ranked as a top 80 Wide Receiver in the class as well. In addition, Cotton is listed as a top 20 recruit in the state of Mississippi and is listed as a top 10 Wide Receiver in the state of Mississippi. He holds offers from schools such as Ole Miss, Auburn and Miami.

Who are some role models in your life?

My parents

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

NBA YoungBoy

What is your favorite memory of your career?

Sinning the state championship.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Just keep working and don’t let people get in your head.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Ohio, Utah and Canada

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

8 years old.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

Stephen Curry

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

When Ole Miss beat Georgia.