Name: Aaron Cottrell Jr
School: Kean University
Position: LB
Height: 5-10
Weight: 230
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
Some personal goals were to make 1st team All conference, along with making an All ECAC team, another goal of mine was to get 100+ tackles this season.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
My coaches and teammates would say that I’m a guy who comes to practice & plays with intense passion & heart, which carry over to each game. Willing to help anyone on and off the field with anything.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
During film study I mostly look at formations and key tendencies of each player. Different Formations help me determine what plays the opposing team likes to run or pass out of. Whereas a lot of the times players tendencies give away what teams are running before the play even starts. Practice film really helps me determine what I can work on to do better each day as well. I’m extremely critical of myself.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
The thing that separates me from the rest is my ability to make my way to the football each play with relentless effort & determination. Like I mentioned earlier, heart & passion has a lot to do with it. Along with that I feel I am an extremely talented at defending the run and have enough speed and intelligence to defend zones and communicate throughout pass plays, feel as though I am a versatile player.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
My off season plan is to continue doing field work to improve footwork and speed along with continuing to hit the gym to build and maintain strength and to become more explosive.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
The ability to always want more out of myself & to push myself to reach different goals each day. This is also contagious to teammates which creates a positive environment & ultimately builds a brotherhood through shared goals and aspirations.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
The love I have for the game of football is what has gotten me this far in life and I feel that i still have so much more to give to the game. I’d be more than happy to take on any opportunity that presents itself with any organization.
