J. C. Copeland
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Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
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| Position | Defensive end / Fullback |
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| Born | July 21, 1991 Columbus, Georgia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 271 lb (123 kg) |
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| High school | LaGrange (GA) Troup Co. |
| College | LSU |
| NFL draft | 2014: undrafted |
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Javoddron Reon Holloway "J. C." Copeland (born July 21, 1991) is an American former college football player who was a defensive end and fullback for the LSU Tigers. He earned first-team All-American honors as a fullback in 2012. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL) in 2014.
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 class.[1]
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.[2]
Copeland was selected to play in the January 2014 edition of the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. He played for the winning National team and was named game MVP after rushing for two touchdowns.[3][4][5]