Florida State University Athletics
2026 Parrish Owens Heart of a Nole Award Winners Announced
4/30/2026 10:02:00 AM | Football
TALLAHASSEE – Three Florida State football student-athletes – running back Ousmane Kromah, linebacker AJ Cottrill and defensive lineman Deante McCray – were recognized as the 2026 Parrish Owens Heart of a Nole Award winners, head coach Mike Norvell announced Thursday.
"Ousmane, AJ and Deante showcased throughout spring the qualities we wanted to highlight when we began the Parrish Owens Heart of a Nole Award," Norvell said. "They were full participants throughout the offseason program and spring practices, and they pushed themselves and others to continue to develop on and off the field. I'm excited to recognize them for their dedication to our program and the pride they take in upholding the Florida State standard."
The Parrish Owens Heart of a Nole Award is presented in recognition of outstanding leadership and commitment to the Florida State University football program. Kromah, Cottrill and McCray showed outstanding performance, consistency and improvement throughout spring practices and showed leadership on and off the field throughout the spring.
Florida State opens its 2026 campaign on August 29 at Doak Campbell Stadium against New Mexico State. Season tickets for the 2026 season can be renewed or purchased online at seminoles.evenue.net, starting as low as $350. All season tickets also include a required Seminole Boosters contribution. For information about Doak Campbell Stadium's many premium seating experiences, contact the FSU Athletics Ticket Office at 850-644-1830 or ticketoffice@seminoles.com.
"Ousmane, AJ and Deante showcased throughout spring the qualities we wanted to highlight when we began the Parrish Owens Heart of a Nole Award," Norvell said. "They were full participants throughout the offseason program and spring practices, and they pushed themselves and others to continue to develop on and off the field. I'm excited to recognize them for their dedication to our program and the pride they take in upholding the Florida State standard."
The Parrish Owens Heart of a Nole Award is presented in recognition of outstanding leadership and commitment to the Florida State University football program. Kromah, Cottrill and McCray showed outstanding performance, consistency and improvement throughout spring practices and showed leadership on and off the field throughout the spring.
Florida State opens its 2026 campaign on August 29 at Doak Campbell Stadium against New Mexico State. Season tickets for the 2026 season can be renewed or purchased online at seminoles.evenue.net, starting as low as $350. All season tickets also include a required Seminole Boosters contribution. For information about Doak Campbell Stadium's many premium seating experiences, contact the FSU Athletics Ticket Office at 850-644-1830 or ticketoffice@seminoles.com.
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