Since transitioning from professional football, James is excited get back to a family oriented and team environment with The Snyder-Cotton Agency. He has become a financial services professional to help serve and protect families by providing peace of mind at the most difficult time in life! 

Mr. Cotton is actively involved in the community by providing free football camps for kids with special needs and underprivileged youth to attend throughout the state of Ohio. 

This former NFL Draft pick loves helping others while spending quality time with his beautiful wife Hannah and their four children Veronica, Vallory, Vaughn, and Vannah. He is an alumnus of City College of San Francisco and graduate of The Ohio State University.