Is J.C. Copeland our Vontae Leach?

Zordon

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Who else is excited about this UDFA? He was projected to go in the 6th or 7th round. He's one of the most physical players in the SEC. If he can keep his weight down, he will be an enforcer and tone setter for us on offense. This is a mean, nasty dude.

https://twitter.com/JC_PUNISHER_GA

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STRENGTHS: Thickly-built throughout and carries a lot of weight on his frame. Long arms and big hands. Hungry ballcarrier and the type of runner defenders don?t enjoy tackling. Keeps his pads low and legs churning to power through and over bodies. Truck in short-yardage and goal line situations. Blows up defenders and constantly looking for the big hit. Highly competitive with a non-stop aggressive play style. Plays angry and tenacious, bringing an intimidation factor to the field. Quality teammate with a likeable personality.

WEAKNESSES: Extreme weight fluctuation with a playing weight between 250 and 290 pounds the past few seasons. Not a technically sound blocker and looks to de-cleat instead of engaging. Too often goes for the knockout blow instead of sustaining and driving his man out of the play. Needs to keep his intensity under control post whistle ? several personal foul penalties on his resume and plays like a volcano ready to erupt. Plays tight and won?t easily turn directions. Inconsistent ballskills with questionable ball security. Only 7 career catches with inconsistent hand-eye coordination and deficient route running ability. Minimal college production with only 92 career rushing yards and 7 scores.

 
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I see some crazy blow-up highlights on special teams in his future...
 

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Surprising quick. Looking forward to him watching him in the upcoming workouts.
 

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Who else is excited about this UDFA? He was projected to go in the 6th or 7th round. He's one of the most physical players in the SEC. If he can keep his weight down, he will be an enforcer and tone setter for us on offense. This is a mean, nasty dude.

https://twitter.com/JC_PUNISHER_GA

20140118_jcd_aj4_120.0_standard_400.0.jpg


STRENGTHS: Thickly-built throughout and carries a lot of weight on his frame. Long arms and big hands. Hungry ballcarrier and the type of runner defenders don?t enjoy tackling. Keeps his pads low and legs churning to power through and over bodies. Truck in short-yardage and goal line situations. Blows up defenders and constantly looking for the big hit. Highly competitive with a non-stop aggressive play style. Plays angry and tenacious, bringing an intimidation factor to the field. Quality teammate with a likeable personality.

WEAKNESSES: Extreme weight fluctuation with a playing weight between 250 and 290 pounds the past few seasons. Not a technically sound blocker and looks to de-cleat instead of engaging. Too often goes for the knockout blow instead of sustaining and driving his man out of the play. Needs to keep his intensity under control post whistle ? several personal foul penalties on his resume and plays like a volcano ready to erupt. Plays tight and won?t easily turn directions. Inconsistent ballskills with questionable ball security. Only 7 career catches with inconsistent hand-eye coordination and deficient route running ability. Minimal college production with only 92 career rushing yards and 7 scores.



I don't think he is a lock to make the roster.

How many snaps will he get?
 

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All Murray needs from this kid is one or 2 decleats and he is off to the races. That is all I care about.
 

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I don't think he is a lock to make the roster.

How many snaps will he get?

good point. linehan phased out the fullback in detroit. if this offense is going to be a mix of linehan and garrett then i could see them using a fullback.
 

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Heck yeah. How about all of those 2nd and 1, 3rd and inches, etc. Could fill a role that makes short yardage downs pretty much a gimme.
 

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I don't think he is a lock to make the roster.

How many snaps will he get?

I have to think they have some plans to use a fullback or else they wouldn't have drafted him ... right? I think if he blows up a couple of people in practice that might influence Garrett's and Linehans decisions... maybe
 

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I don't think he is a lock to make the roster.

How many snaps will he get?

He will have to make the team on the strength of his special teams play. If he can cover and block for kicks then he will make the team. Garrett has been desperate for a FB since he arrived.
 

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for a guy that size, his feet are pretty good too.
 

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I'm a huge fan of this kind of UDFA signing, big school player with "potential" even if in a limited role.....Hope he makes the team, could you imagine having to shed his block then tackle Murray in the open field lol!
 
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