Cortez Broughton

Cortez A. Broughton (born September 2, 1996) is an American professional football defensive tackle. He played college football at Cincinnati.^[1]

Cortez Broughton

Broughton with the Cincinnati Bearcats in 2018
Personal information
Born:	(1996-09-02) September 2, 1996 (age 28) Warner Robins, Georgia, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	293 lb (133 kg)
Career information
Position:	Defensive tackle
High school:	Veterans (Warner Robins, Georgia)
College:	Cincinnati
NFL draft:	2019: 7th round, 242nd pick
Career history
Los Angeles Chargers (2019–2020) Kansas City Chiefs (2021–2022) Buffalo Bills (2022–2023)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-AAC (2018) Second-team All-AAC (2016)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 9 Pass deflections: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Professional career

Los Angeles Chargers

Broughton was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers (242nd overall pick) in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL draft.^[2] On November 15, 2019, Broughton was placed on the non-football illness list.^[3]

On August 31, 2021, Broughton was waived by the Chargers.^[4]

Kansas City Chiefs

On September 3, 2021, Broughton was signed to the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs.^[5] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs on February 2, 2022.^[6] He was waived on July 27, 2022, after failing a physical.^[7] He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 27, 2022. He was released on October 11.

Buffalo Bills

On December 6, 2022, Broughton was signed to the Buffalo Bills practice squad.^[8] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 23, 2023.^[9] He was waived on August 27, 2023.^[10]