Cole Fotheringham

American football player (born 1997)

American football player

Cole Fotheringham

No. 85 – Las Vegas Raiders

Position:

Tight end

Personal information

Born:

(1997-10-11) October 11, 1997 (age 26)
San Clemente, California, U.S.

Height:

6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)

Weight:

243 lb (110 kg)

Career information

High school:

San Clemente
(San Clemente, California)

College:

Utah (2018–2021)

Undrafted:

2022

Career history

Las Vegas Raiders (2022–present)

Roster status:

Active

Career NFL statistics as of 2023

Receptions:	1
Receiving yards:	6
Receiving touchdowns:	0

Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Cole Fotheringham (born October 11, 1997) is an American football tight end for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League. He played college football for the Utah Utes and was signed by the Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2022.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 4+1⁄8 in (1.93 m)	246 lb (112 kg)	31+1⁄4 in (0.79 m)	9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m)	5.07 s	1.70 s	2.86 s	4.56 s	7.32 s	33 in (0.84 m)	10 ft 0 in (3.05 m)	21 reps
All values from Pro Day^[1]

After not being selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, Fotheringam signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2022.^[2] He was waived during final roster cuts on August 30,^[3] and re–signed to the practice squad the following day.^[4]

On January 10, 2023, Fotherinham signed a reserve/future contract with the Raiders.^[5] On August 29, he was once again waived by the Raiders,^[6] and re–signed with the practice squad the next day.^[7] On December 24, Fotheringam was elevated to the active roster prior to the team's week 16 game against the Kansas City Chiefs.^[8] In the game he made his NFL debut, playing 19 offensive snaps with Michael Mayer out due to injury. He additionally caught his only target from Aidan O'Connell for a six–yard reception.^[9] On December 30, Fotheringam was again elevated to the active roster after Mayer and Jesper Horsted were ruled out for week 17.^[10] However, in the game he suffered a hamstring injury, and missed the remainder of the regular season as a result.^[11]

Fotheringham signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.^[12]

References

^ "2022 Draft Scout Cole Fotheringham, Utah NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
^ "Raiders announce undrafted free agent signings". raiders.com. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
^ "Raiders finalize initial 53-man roster for the 2022 season". raiders.com. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
^ "Raiders announce practice squad additions". raiders.com. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
^ "Cole Fotheringham - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates". FOX Sports.
^ "Who did the Raiders cut to get to the initial 53-man roster? There was a surprise". amp.fresnobee.com. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
^ "Raiders announce practice squad additions". raiders.com. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
^ "Cole Fotheringham: Joins active roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
^ "Cole Fotheringham: Returns to practice squad". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
^ "Cole Fotheringham: Back with active roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
^ "Cole Fotheringham: Going to practice squad IL". CBSSports.com. January 2, 2024. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
^ "Raiders announce 15 Reserve/Future signings". Raiders.com. January 8, 2024.