Trey Cotton is a rising playmaker for UT Martin with big-play juice on defense and special teams
In the 2026 season, Trey Cotton already flashed the kind of impact coaches love: he opened UT Martin’s game with a 55-yard pick-six and added a forced fumble in the opener, backing up the preseason praise he earned as a Phil Steele third-team all-conference safety. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound sophomore played all 12 games in 2025, showed reliability on special teams, and has the frame, range, and ball skills to fit a defense that values sudden turnovers and physical perimeter support. He looks like a smart bet if you want upside with room to grow.
