John Copeland

John Copeland came into the league as a 1st-round selection (5th overall) in 1993, drafted out of Alabama; Hinds CC. His most recent season came in 2001 with CIN, capping a 9-season NFL career. He posted a 52.6 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 60th percentile among DEFs.

Size

6'3", 287#

College

Alabama; Hinds CC

Draft

Rd 1, 5th overall (1993)

Seasons

1993–2001

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology

52.6

60th percentile among DEFs

13 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.54

Pass rush×0.3+0.27

Ball skills×0.25-0.56

Run defense×0.2+0.98

Availability×0.1+0.44

Career (regular season)

Season	Tm	SI	G	Pass yds	Pass TD	Rush yds	Rush TD	Rec	Rec yds	Rec TD
2000	CIN	52.6	13
1999	CIN	67.3	16

Career profile

John Copeland has appeared in 29 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with CIN.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 1999: a 67.3, in the 87th percentile among DEFs that year.

2000 splits

regular season

2000 game log

Wk	Opp	Line	Score
Week 2	CLE	—	80.8
Week 3	JAX	—	40.5
Week 4	BAL	—	41.8
Week 5	MIA	—	71.8
Week 6	TEN	—	40.4
Week 7	PIT	—	41.2
Week 8	DEN	—	58.3
Week 10	BAL	—	39.6
Week 11	DAL	—	39.9
Week 12	NE	—	55.1
Week 13	PIT	—	57.6
Week 14	ARI	—	40.4
Week 17	PHI	—	39.7

John Copeland — common questions

What position does John Copeland play?: John Copeland is listed as an NT.
Which teams has John Copeland played for?: In the seasons on file (1999 onward), John Copeland has played for CIN (1999–2000).
Where did John Copeland go to college?: John Copeland played college football at Alabama; Hinds CC.
When was John Copeland drafted?: John Copeland was selected in round 1, 5th overall, of the 1993 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has John Copeland scored?: John Copeland has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is John Copeland's ScoutIndex Rating?: John Copeland rated 52.6 for 2000, the 60th percentile among DEFs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Corey DillonRB · 2000
Akili SmithQB · 2000
Scott MitchellQB · 2000
Peter WarrickWR · 2000
Brandon BennettRB · 2000
Craig YeastWR · 2000
Tony McGeeTE · 2000
Danny FarmerWR · 2000

Drafted in round 1, 1993

Drew BledsoeQB · pick 1
Rick MirerQB · pick 2
Garrison HearstRB · pick 3
Marvin JonesMLB · pick 4
Eric CurryDE · pick 6
Curtis ConwayWR · pick 7
Willie RoafOT · pick 8
Lincoln KennedyOT · pick 9

Also from Alabama; Hinds CC

Michael MyersDT · 1998–2007