Prep: First team all-conference running back and punter at Perryville High School in Perryville, Mo. ... second team all-region ... named All-Southeast Missourian running back ... co-captain ... rushed 221 times for 1,157 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior ... rushed for nearly 1,200 yards as a junior ... also caught eight passes for 48 yards in 2007. ... gained 205 yards rushing on 31 carries vs. St. Vincent High School ... coached by Rick Chastain ... ran the fastest 200-meters in the region in 22.5 seconds and was a member of the 4x400 relay team that placed eighth at the state meet.

Personal: Born 4-16-89 ... son of Bill and Sherry Cottner ... both parents attended Southeast ... has an older brother, Kyle, who attends Missouri-St. Louis ... nicknamed "Kip" ... also recruited by Missouri State and Army.

Cottner defends the gunner on a punt return vs. Southwest Baptist on Aug. 28, 2008.