Darius Copeland

Position:
DL
Class:
Senior
Height:
6-1
Weight:
275
Hometown:
Ft. Myers, Fla.
High School:
Ft. Myers HS

As a Senior (2017): Played in 12 games with four starts at nose tackle … also saw action on the kickoff return unit … recorded 11 tackles, a forced fumble, a break-up, and a hurry on the season … lettered … preseason fourth-team All-MAC by Athlon Sports.

As a Junior (2016): Started all 12 games at nose tackle ... one of only seven Zips to start every game … finished the season with 33 tackles, 4.5 TFL, and a sack … recipient of the Harry “Doc” Smith Award for defense … had two tackles at Ohio … in the win at Kent State, had five tackles and a sack for a loss of five yards … had four tackles in the win at Marshall … had two tackles at No. 10 Wisconsin … in his starting debut , had nine tackles in the win over VMI … named the Most Improved defensive player following spring drills … wore jersey #8 after wearing #95 for two seasons … lettered.

As a Sophomore (2015): Played in nine games … had two tackles … lettered.

As a Redshirt Freshman (2014): Recipient of the Harry “Doc” Smith Award Outstanding Sophomore Award (defense) … appeared in nine games … finished with nine tackles, including six solo stops … had a TFL for a loss of one yard in the win over Howard … lettered.

As a Freshman (2013): Redshirted.

High School: Played defensive end for coach Sammy Sirianni at Fort Myers HS … All-Conference selection … had 104 tackles and 6.5 sacks.

Personal: Born December 10, 1993 … mother is Judith Copeland … has an older brother Jaylin … organizational supervision major.