Tallahassee, FL - Josh Newkirk could have been sulking all along if he wanted.
First, he transferred to Florida A&M from Winston-Salem State where he was a featured defensive end. Then, he was moved from defensive end to linebacker and back to defensive end. On top of the moving around, he suffered an injury that slowed his progress and adjustment to the Rattlers' defensive scheme.
"It was different because when I was at Winston-Salem I was a key player that started every game," he said. "Coming here and being a role-player on defense, it messed with my mind a little bit. But I'm a competitor."
Newkirk certainly looks like it during preseason camp. The way he is making the most of every chance to make a play has caught the attention of defensive coordinator Earl Holmes and associate head coach George Small, who coaches the defensive line.
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