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Barney Cotton is a former guard out of Nebraska, selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 59th overall pick (round 3) in the 1979 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Nebraska, Cincinnati Bengals and St. Louis Cardinals.
Draft Details
Barney Cotton Career Stats
- Second-team All-Big Eight (1978)
- NIAC Coach of the Year (1995)
Career History
- Nebraska (1975–1978)
- Cincinnati Bengals (1979)
- St. Louis Cardinals (1980–1981)
Born: Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. · Height: 6-5
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
 Tom Cousineau |
LB |  Ohio State |
| 1 | 2 |  KC |
 Mike Bell |
DE |  Colorado State |
| 1 | 3 |  CIN |
 Jack Thompson |
QB |  Washington State |
| 1 | 4 |  CHI |
 Dan Hampton |
DT |  Arkansas |
| 1 | 5 | BUF |
 Jerry Butler |
WR |  Clemson |
| 1 | 6 |  BAL |
 Barry Krauss |
LB |  Alabama |
| 1 | 7 |  NYG |
 Phil Simms |
QB | Morehead State University |
| 1 | 8 |  LA |
 Ottis Anderson |
RB |  Miami |
| 1 | 9 | CHI |
 Al Harris |
LB |  Arizona State |
| 1 | 10 |  DET |
 Keith Dorney |
G |  Penn State |
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