Damian Copeland (born October 17, 1990) is an

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wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He played

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at the

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and was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2014.

High school career

Copeland attended Palmetto High School in

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. 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 ''

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''.

College career

Copeland attended the

. During his career he played in 34 games and had 116 receptions for 1521 yards and 7 touchdowns.

Professional career

Predraft

Jacksonville Jaguars

Copeland was signed by the

on July 18, 2014, after going undrafted in the

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. 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. After going unclaimed, he was placed on injured reserve.

Detroit Lions

On June 7, 2016, Copeland signed to the

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References

External links

Louisville Cardinals BioJacksonville Jaguars Bio
Living people 1990 births People from Palmetto, Florida Players of American football from Manatee County, Florida Players of American football from Bradenton, Florida American football wide receivers Louisville Cardinals football players Jacksonville Jaguars players Detroit Lions players {{widereceiver-1990s-stub