Damian Copeland | |
Number: | 83 |
Position: | Wide receiver |
Birth Date: | 17 October 1990 |
Birth Place: | Bradenton, Florida, U.S. |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 1 |
Weight Lbs: | 182 |
High School: | Palmetto (FL) |
College: | University of Louisville |
Undraftedyear: | 2014 |
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Damian Copeland (born October 17, 1990) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at the University of Louisville and was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2014.
Copeland attended Palmetto High School in Palmetto, Florida. During his senior year, he caught 52 passes for 718 yards and 11 TDs. He received All-Area honors and was an All-State selection.
He was considered a two-star recruit by Rivals.com.[1]
Copeland attended the University of Louisville. During his career he played in 34 games and had 116 receptions for 1521 yards and 7 touchdowns.[2]
Copeland was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on July 18, 2014, after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft.[3] He suffered a wrist injury and was placed on injured reserve on August 4, 2014.
On August 24, 2015, Copeland was waived/injured by the Jaguars.[4] After going unclaimed, he was placed on injured reserve.
On June 7, 2016, Copeland signed to the Detroit Lions.[5]