Quietly Gritty, Turnover-Making Catamount Linebacker
In the 2016 season, Coleman Cunningham was a veteran Western Carolina linebacker who earned a scholarship after years as a walk-on, and he made his mark with an interception and physical, assignment-sound play rather than flashy volume. His differentiator is edge: coaches trusted him enough to keep him on the field, and his background suggests toughness, persistence, and a team-first mentality. He looks like a fit for a program that values reliability, special-teams effort, and a linebacker who plays with discipline, intensity, and a little underdog fuel.
