Ole Miss football LB Suntarine Perkins receives Chucky Mullins Courage Award for 2026

Ole Miss linebacker Suntarine Perkins has been named the 2026 Chucky Mullins Courage Award, the school announced Aug. 8. The honor is awarded to a defensive upperclassman who exemplifies courage, leadership, perseverance and determination. Perkins becomes the 36th Ole Miss player to receive the award, joining a legacy tied to Chucky Mullins, the former Rebels linebacker who was paralyzed after a 1989 tackle against Vanderbilt and died in 1991 from complications. A senior from Raleigh, Perkins has appeared in 41 games over the past three seasons, posted a career-high 81 tackles in 2025, and has 18.5 sacks and two interceptions.