Background
He is the grandson of former Baltimore Colts player Roy Hilton.
He is the grandson of former Baltimore Colts player Roy Hilton.
Copeland graduated from Gilman High School where he played 3 sports: football, basketball and track.
He played college football at The University of Pennsylvania. Copeland is from Sykesville, Maryland. He was on the championship squad at the 2006 Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association.
Copeland attended the University of Pennsylvania where he was the captain of the 2012 Ivy League championship winning team
Baltimore Ravens
On April 27, 2013, He signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on August 31, 2013.
Tennessee Titans
He signed with the Tennessee Titans to their practice squad on October 8, 2013. He was released from the Titans’ practice squad on November 5, 2013, but re-signed to the team’s practice squad on November 12, 2013.
He signed with the Titans to a future contract on December 31, 2013.
Orlando Predators
On February 13, 2015, Copeland was assigned to the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League (American Federation of Labor-Congress). On March 6, 2015, Copeland was placed on the refused to report list by the Predators. On April 7, 2015, Copeland was placed on other league exempt list by the Predators.
Detroit Lions
On April 7, 2015, Copeland signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions.
