Our 2026 Parrish Owens Heart of a Nole Award winners for their effort and leadership this spring:
DL Deante McCray
LB AJ Cottrill
RB Ousmane Kromah
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How did former walk-ons AJ Cottrill and Donny Hiebert climb their way onto the FSU defensive depth chart?
Our @IraSchoffel has the story:
https://t.co/Zrmtc2n54u
Coach JP says AJ Cotrill is a really good "technician," which is what made him good at special teams and now at linebacker.
"He continued to get better, then he's had a really good fall camp."
live updates: https://t.co/9E3o9oji7s
John Papuchis on #FSU LB AJ Cottrill earning a spot on the two-deep.
"He's had a really good fall camp. I think AJ's one of those guys that has the ability to take fundamental drill work and apply it to team settings."
"He does all the little things the right way and that puts him in the best position to be successful." #Noles
Florida State linebackers coach John Papuchis goes in-depth on the talent and depth of his room, plus talks about specific roles and the general approach of the position in defensive coordinator Tony White's scheme.
https://t.co/zu8n45Txud