Northwestern State University of Louisana

High School: Four-year letterman for coach Rob Odom at West Feliciana … named All-District 6-3A as a running back after amassing 770 yards on 115 carries and 10 touchdowns as a senior … made 25 tackles, including 11 for loss, as a defensive lineman … also forced two fumbles along with two fumble recoveries … chipped in 11 hurries and one sack … honorable mention all-state selection as a junior … helped the Saints reach the state semifinals as a junior and as a senior … high school teammates with current Demons Ryan Reed, Ricky Chatman and Chris Taylor and fellow signee Jazz Ferguson at West Feliciana.

Personal: Born June 18, 1999 … son of Anika Cotton and Ronald Sims … has four brothers - Riyan Cotton (14), Ronnie Sims (9), Dee Hilliard (9) and Ryland Cotton (9) - and two sisters, Trinity Hilliard (8) and Kierstin Sims (5) … undecided on his major … plans to become a college coach after graduation.