During his junior year in 2020 he played in all seven games, making five starts, and had 11 receptions for 79 yards and two touchdowns in a season that was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
[2] During his fifth-year senior year in 2022 he played in 10 of Oregon's 13 games, making nine starts, and had 36 receptions for 497 yards, and a career-high three touchdowns.
[1] On May 12, 2023, the Detroit Lions signed Cota to a three-year, $2.71 million contract as an undrafted free agent.
[7][8] During his preseason debut on August 11, 2023, in a game against the New York Giants, he led the team with four receptions on seven targets for 60 yards.
[13] On December 12, 2023, the Houston Texans signed Cota to their practice squad, joining him with his cousin, Brady Breeze.