American gridiron football player (born 1991)

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Javoddron Reon Holloway "J. C." Copeland (born July 21, 1991) is an American football defensive end and fullback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at LSU. He was named MVP of the 2014 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys in 2014.

Contents

• 1 High school career
• 2 College career
• 3 Professional career
  • 3.1 2014 NFL Combine
  • 3.2 Dallas Cowboys
  • 3.3 New York Jets
• 4 References
• 5 External links

High school career

A native of Columbus, Georgia, Copeland attended Troup County High School in LaGrange, Georgia, where he was a two-way lineman and teammates with future NFL linebacker Reuben Foster. Regarded as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Copeland was listed the No. 17 weakside defensive end prospect in his cl*.

College career

Originally recruited to LSU as a defensive lineman, Copeland was switched to fullback in his true freshman season. In 2012, he was named All-American by Pro Football Weekly.

Copeland was selected to play in the 2014 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. He played for the National Team which won 31–17 and was named MVP of the game after rushing for two touchdowns.

Professional career

2014 NFL Combine

Dallas Cowboys

In May 2014, Copeland signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent. The Cowboys released Copeland on August 25, 2014.

New York Jets

Copeland was signed by the New York Jets on May 11, 2015. He was released on August 1, 2015.

References

External links

• LSU Tigers bio