Parker Cothren brought Penn State toughness and interior consistency
Parker Cothren was a dependable Penn State interior lineman who started 26 of 51 career games and earned All-Big Ten honorable mention in 2016, when he posted 24 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and 2.0 sacks. He stood out more for leverage, effort, and run-stopping reliability than flash — the kind of DT who keeps a defense on schedule and makes life miserable in the middle. If you want a high-motor, battle-tested trench player with proven big-game experience, he fits the mold beautifully.
