J. C. Copeland

J. C. Copeland
Free agent
Position:	Fullback
Personal information
Date of birth:	(1991-07-21) July 21, 1991
Place of birth:	Columbus, Georgia
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	271 lb (123 kg)
Career information
High school:	LaGrange (GA) Troup Co.
College:	LSU
Undrafted:	2014
Career history
Dallas Cowboys (2014)* *Offseason, preseason, or practice squad only
Career highlights and awards
1× PFW All-American (2012)

Javoddron Reon Holloway "J. C." Copeland (born July 21, 1991) is an American football fullback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at LSU. He was named MVP ^[1] of the 2014 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.

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 Reuben Foster. Regarded as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Copeland was listed the No. 17 weakside defensive end prospect in his class.^[2]

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.^[3]

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 ^[4] of the game after rushing for two touchdowns.^[5]

Professional career

2014 NFL Combine

Pre-draft measurables
Ht	Wt	Arm length	Hand size	40-yd dash	10-yd split	20-yd split	20-ss	3-cone	Vert	Broad	BP
5 ft 11 in	271 lb	32 in	10 in	4.95 s			4.58 s	7.68 s	28 ¹⁄₂ in	9 ft 3 in	23 reps
All values from NFL Combine^[6]

Dallas Cowboys

In May 2014, Copeland signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent.^[7]^[8] The Cowboys released Copeland on August 25, 2014.^[9]