Ole Miss' Fahn Cooper earns Kent Hull Trophy

Ole Miss offensive tackle Fahn Cooper will receive the 2015 Kent Hull Trophy.

The Hull Trophy, named for Mississippi State and NFL great Kent Hull, goes to the most outstanding college offensive lineman in Mississippi.

"I am honored to receive this award but it's a tribute to my teammates around me and my coaches," Cooper said.

Cooper, normally the team's right tackle, shifted to left tackle when Laremy Tunsil was suspended for the Rebels' first seven games of the season.

"Fahn has been one of the most consistent players on our team this year," Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze said. "He is an extremely tough lineman whose flexibility has been key to our offensive success. He is extremely valuable and one of our best leaders both on and off the field."

Cooper started as a freshman at left tackle for Bowling Green, then spent a year in junior college before transferring to Ole Miss for the 2014 season. The 6-foot-5, 305-pounder has been a model of consistency.

"The unique thing about Fahn is just how unselfish he's been," Ole Miss offensive line coach Matt Luke said. "We moved him over to left tackle when we were without Laremy and he didn't miss a beat. Laremy comes back and Fahn moves back over to the right tackle and doesn't complain. He just goes out and makes us better. He has really become a leader this season and has graded well consistently."

Cooper follows Mississippi State's Gabe Jackson and Tunsil as winners of the Hull Trophy.

"I am just so proud we have this award in Mississippi to honor deserving offensive lineman," Luke said. "I followed the career of Kent Hull. I know what a special player and man he was."

This story was originally published November 26, 2015 at 3:47 PM with the headline "Ole Miss' Fahn Cooper earns Kent Hull Trophy ."