University of North Carolina Athletics
2016 Football Roster
J.B. Copeland
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 225
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Southlake, Texas
- High School:
- Southlake Carroll
Rated the No. 10 junior college outside linebacker prospect in the country • Ranked seventh in the country among Junior Colleges with 11.6 tackles per game • In 10 games, he recorded 116 tackles, five sacks, forced a fumble, recovered a fumble and broke up a pass • Played his freshman season at New Mexico State University where he saw action in eight games and started six • Two-year starter at linebacker for Southlake Carroll High School in Southlake, Texas, before attending NMSU • As a senior, played in just three games, recording 41 tackles, an interception and a pass break up • Was in on ninety tackles, forty-five solo, eight sacks and three interceptions with one of those for a touchdown as a junior at Southlake Carroll High School • Coached by Cody Crill at Navarro • Birthday day is Dec. 6.
