NFL Draft Diamonds Scouting Report: Marquise Copeland, DE/DT, University of Cincinnati
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NFL Draft Diamonds Scouting Report: Marquise Copeland, DE/DT, University of Cincinnati
by Damond Talbot September 22, 2018
Player- Marquise Copeland
Position- DE/DT
School- Cincinnati
Height – 6’3
weight- 290 lbs
Number # 44
Draft Class- 2019
Projected Forty – 4.90
Projected Round – 6-7
Hometown – Cleveland, Ohio
Stats & Awards:
2018
Thru 2 games 14 tackles, .5 TFL & 1 PBU
Sept 1st 2018 had 7 tackles, 1 PBU & a QB hurry in a opening week win vs UCLA
2017
Had 31 solo tackles, 32 assists, 63 tackles(total) 3.5 sacks, 8TFL & 1 PD
Career high 10 tackles against UCONN.
2016
Played in all of the Bearcats 12 games as a JR and had 55 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 2 FF, 1 PD and a sack.
5 or more tackles 8 times in 2016
8 solo tackles @ Temple then had 8 tackles @ Tulsa in back to back weeks.
First sack was against Miami of Ohio.
39 of his 59 tackles came in the final 6 games of the year.
2015
Limited play 6 games 15 tackles 1 TFL
Career Stats – 151 tackles, 64 solo, 87 ast, 14 TFL, 4.5 sack, 3 PBU 2 FF
Draft Diamond Report by Matt Anzio
Copeland is built like a wrecking ball.
He is wide strong throughout his frame and has surprisingly quick feet first step and get off. Strong, heavy hands and a high motor he could play DT or even 34 DE in the right system. Wll dive to make a play behind the line or from behind
Could be a great option for a 43 team looking for a top run defender at the DT position while adding insurance at the DE position in 3 and 4 man fronts.
One of the quickest DT prospects at almost 300 lbs in this very deep 2019 draft. Does not move like a 290 pound D lineman more like a 43 DE edgerusher. Freakish athletic big guy who went from 260 lbs to 290 lbs with very little, if any loss of athletic ability.
If you were to design a player on a video game to play DT you would create Copeland. A monster force in the middle of a D that can swallow up running backs and disrupt QB’s.
Of course, he is a better fit as a DT but the fact he could play DE in a pinch especially on run downs is a bonus and GM’s really love a versatile player.
If he can take his game to the next level, he could see his name rise up big boards. Cause he has the look and get off to make scouts pound the table in April for a guy with a stout low center of gravity with relentless pursuit flying thru or around O lineman. Wouldn’t just look at his forty time so much as id watch his 10 yard split athletic first several steps that get him behind the line of scrimmage in an instant.
Trying to find a comparison to this young man is a hard task, so i wont. In closing its early in the CFB Swason & Copeland is already reeking havoc for opposing OL & coaches. Versatile D linemen that can dart past or man handle OT’s & OG’s.
By: Matt Anzio
Marquise Copeland Can Stop The Run As Well As Add More Youth And Talent To Redskins DL Rotation
Hogs Haven takes a look at 2019 NFL Draft prospects that could contribute to the Redskins
By Gabe Ward Feb 20, 2019, 12:00pm EST
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Marquise Copeland, DL
School: Cincinnati | Conference: AAC
College Experience: Senior | Age: 22?
Height / Weight: 6-2 / 287 lbs
Projected Draft Status: 5th or 6th Round
NFL Comparison: Quinton Jefferson
College Statistics
Defense & Fumbles Table
Tackles Def Int Fumbles
Year School Conf Class Pos G Solo Ast Tot Loss Sk Int Yds Avg TD PD FR Yds TD FF
*2015 Cincinnati American FR DE 8 6 9 15 1.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2016 Cincinnati American SO DE 12 18 41 59 4.5 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 2
2017 Cincinnati American JR DE 11 31 32 63 8.0 3.5 0 0 0 1 0 0
*2018 Cincinnati American SR DT 13 24 26 50 7.5 4.0 0 0 0 2 0 0
Career Cincinnati 79 108 187 21.0 8.5 0 0 0 4 0 2
Data courtesy CFB at Sports-Reference.com.
Player Overview
Marquise Copeland arrived in Cincinnati back in 2015 weighing all of 230 lbs. The defensive line recruit has a background in wrestling and used that to win during his high school career. Copeland was a 3-star recruit as had his share of programs to pick from including Wisconsin, Indiana, and Kentucky to name a few. He decided to stay closer to home (he is from Bedford, Ohio) and got some playing time as a freshman. It wasn’t until his junior year that Copeland really broke out before then he was spending time get reps here and there as he developed his body. His vision improved, he learned how to use his leverage and hands better and get got really effective at being disruptive by stopping the run and putting pressure on the QB. Copeland was able to build upon that success his senior season and while he may not be a household name he has the skillset to be a key cog in the rotation of several defensive lines in the NFL as soon as next season. Copeland is and has been effective just about anywhere he’s lined up on the defensive line. Unfortunately, he did not get a combine invite and while I doubt he was going to light it up, it would have been nice to see how a player of his talent performed in comparison with his peers. Still, Copeland has a nice skillset and while he may be part of a rotation early on in his career I think he has the talent and potential to eventually develop into a starter.
Strengths
Plays with good leverage and hand usage. Can fight off would be blockers and counter to get around or through them.
Eyes are always looking for the ball he has decent read and react ability. Particularly effective as a run defender as he knows how to disengage and make a stop at or close to the LOS.
Plays with good effort and keeps working through the rep. Can provide pass rush pressure. Has the motor to pursue from the backside and make tackles upfield.
Strong and can hold his own at POA, at times commanded a chip or double team because of his ability to penetrate. Has experience playing 0, 3, and 5 technique.
Weaknesses
Athleticism looks to be below expectations for his size. He doesn't move awful but it isn’t great either especially when he needs to be agile and show some flexibility. While he can provide some pressure he moves stiffly and doesn't have the athleticism of other DL prospects to finish and make certain plays.
Get’s stuck if a lineman gets a good grip on him needs to develop counters for those situations and improve his strength to defeat double teams.
His athleticism and agility may benefit from rebuilding his body. Remember he came in as a freshman at 230 its obvious he worked out but its also obvious he was eating whatever pleased him too. If he could cut some of the dead weight and replace it with muscle we might see a substantially improved player from an athletic standpoint.
Let’s see his work:
video: [twitter.com]
Chad Reuter
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Received a request from someone who reps the AAC for some Marquise Copeland-Cincy. He’s not huge but plays NG in some games and looks comfortable at 5T. Here he and teammate Cortez Broughton (96) play contain vs mobile QB.
2:46 PM - Aug 4, 2018
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Daniel Parlegreco
@DTPDraftScout
There's very few guys I've watched during my time evaluating that I honestly believed can play any position on the defensive line. Marquise Copeland is one of the guys. Has the strength, athleticism, explosion and run/pass ability. Incredibly versatile guy. One of my favorite seniors
7:50 AM - Nov 26, 2018
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Player- Marquise Copeland Position- DE/DT School- Cincy Height - 6’3 weight- 290 lbs Number #44 Draft Class- 2019 Projected Forty - 4.90. One of the quickest DT prospects at almost 300 lbs in this very deep 2019 draft. If you were to design a DT you would create Copeland.
6:07 PM - Jul 1, 2018
How He Would Fit On The Redskins
With this draft being loaded with defensive talent upfront there are some nice prospects that will last until day 3 of the draft. Copeland is one of those players, he’s a solid developmental DL in either base scheme and with his proficiency with read and react ability as well as getting off blocks he has a strong set of fundamentals to work with. I think the biggest questions surrounding Copeland will be just how long it will take him to develop a few more counters, get stronger, as well as possibly reshape his body. Some of those could develop in short order while others may take more time. When considering where he fits on a team like the Redskins the good news is that he won't be forced to play right away and he can have the that opportunity to improve himself without getting exploited too much in the beginning of his career. The Redskins still need depth on their defensive line given the injuries they have gone through in recent history. Because of those injuries guys like Payne and Allen have had to play upward of 80% of the snaps in games. They are young but we also want them around for a while and don’t want their play to drop off in the latter half of games or in the latter half of the season. Investing in young guys like Copeland, who play with motor and can help against the run and not high priced free agents who barely do the same would be the smart move to maximize the value of the team’s top performers.
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by Damond Talbot September 22, 2018
Player- Marquise Copeland
Position- DE/DT
School- Cincinnati
Height – 6’3
weight- 290 lbs
Number # 44
Draft Class- 2019
Projected Forty – 4.90
Projected Round – 6-7
Hometown – Cleveland, Ohio
Stats & Awards:
2018
Thru 2 games 14 tackles, .5 TFL & 1 PBU
Sept 1st 2018 had 7 tackles, 1 PBU & a QB hurry in a opening week win vs UCLA
2017
Had 31 solo tackles, 32 assists, 63 tackles(total) 3.5 sacks, 8TFL & 1 PD
Career high 10 tackles against UCONN.
2016
Played in all of the Bearcats 12 games as a JR and had 55 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 2 FF, 1 PD and a sack.
5 or more tackles 8 times in 2016
8 solo tackles @ Temple then had 8 tackles @ Tulsa in back to back weeks.
First sack was against Miami of Ohio.
39 of his 59 tackles came in the final 6 games of the year.
2015
Limited play 6 games 15 tackles 1 TFL
Career Stats – 151 tackles, 64 solo, 87 ast, 14 TFL, 4.5 sack, 3 PBU 2 FF
Draft Diamond Report by Matt Anzio
Copeland is built like a wrecking ball.
He is wide strong throughout his frame and has surprisingly quick feet first step and get off. Strong, heavy hands and a high motor he could play DT or even 34 DE in the right system. Wll dive to make a play behind the line or from behind
Could be a great option for a 43 team looking for a top run defender at the DT position while adding insurance at the DE position in 3 and 4 man fronts.
One of the quickest DT prospects at almost 300 lbs in this very deep 2019 draft. Does not move like a 290 pound D lineman more like a 43 DE edgerusher. Freakish athletic big guy who went from 260 lbs to 290 lbs with very little, if any loss of athletic ability.
If you were to design a player on a video game to play DT you would create Copeland. A monster force in the middle of a D that can swallow up running backs and disrupt QB’s.
Of course, he is a better fit as a DT but the fact he could play DE in a pinch especially on run downs is a bonus and GM’s really love a versatile player.
If he can take his game to the next level, he could see his name rise up big boards. Cause he has the look and get off to make scouts pound the table in April for a guy with a stout low center of gravity with relentless pursuit flying thru or around O lineman. Wouldn’t just look at his forty time so much as id watch his 10 yard split athletic first several steps that get him behind the line of scrimmage in an instant.
Trying to find a comparison to this young man is a hard task, so i wont. In closing its early in the CFB Swason & Copeland is already reeking havoc for opposing OL & coaches. Versatile D linemen that can dart past or man handle OT’s & OG’s.
By: Matt Anzio
Marquise Copeland Can Stop The Run As Well As Add More Youth And Talent To Redskins DL Rotation
Hogs Haven takes a look at 2019 NFL Draft prospects that could contribute to the Redskins
By Gabe Ward Feb 20, 2019, 12:00pm EST
Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Marquise Copeland, DL
School: Cincinnati | Conference: AAC
College Experience: Senior | Age: 22?
Height / Weight: 6-2 / 287 lbs
Projected Draft Status: 5th or 6th Round
NFL Comparison: Quinton Jefferson
College Statistics
Defense & Fumbles Table
Tackles Def Int Fumbles
Year School Conf Class Pos G Solo Ast Tot Loss Sk Int Yds Avg TD PD FR Yds TD FF
*2015 Cincinnati American FR DE 8 6 9 15 1.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2016 Cincinnati American SO DE 12 18 41 59 4.5 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 2
2017 Cincinnati American JR DE 11 31 32 63 8.0 3.5 0 0 0 1 0 0
*2018 Cincinnati American SR DT 13 24 26 50 7.5 4.0 0 0 0 2 0 0
Career Cincinnati 79 108 187 21.0 8.5 0 0 0 4 0 2
Data courtesy CFB at Sports-Reference.com.
Player Overview
Marquise Copeland arrived in Cincinnati back in 2015 weighing all of 230 lbs. The defensive line recruit has a background in wrestling and used that to win during his high school career. Copeland was a 3-star recruit as had his share of programs to pick from including Wisconsin, Indiana, and Kentucky to name a few. He decided to stay closer to home (he is from Bedford, Ohio) and got some playing time as a freshman. It wasn’t until his junior year that Copeland really broke out before then he was spending time get reps here and there as he developed his body. His vision improved, he learned how to use his leverage and hands better and get got really effective at being disruptive by stopping the run and putting pressure on the QB. Copeland was able to build upon that success his senior season and while he may not be a household name he has the skillset to be a key cog in the rotation of several defensive lines in the NFL as soon as next season. Copeland is and has been effective just about anywhere he’s lined up on the defensive line. Unfortunately, he did not get a combine invite and while I doubt he was going to light it up, it would have been nice to see how a player of his talent performed in comparison with his peers. Still, Copeland has a nice skillset and while he may be part of a rotation early on in his career I think he has the talent and potential to eventually develop into a starter.
Strengths
Plays with good leverage and hand usage. Can fight off would be blockers and counter to get around or through them.
Eyes are always looking for the ball he has decent read and react ability. Particularly effective as a run defender as he knows how to disengage and make a stop at or close to the LOS.
Plays with good effort and keeps working through the rep. Can provide pass rush pressure. Has the motor to pursue from the backside and make tackles upfield.
Strong and can hold his own at POA, at times commanded a chip or double team because of his ability to penetrate. Has experience playing 0, 3, and 5 technique.
Weaknesses
Athleticism looks to be below expectations for his size. He doesn't move awful but it isn’t great either especially when he needs to be agile and show some flexibility. While he can provide some pressure he moves stiffly and doesn't have the athleticism of other DL prospects to finish and make certain plays.
Get’s stuck if a lineman gets a good grip on him needs to develop counters for those situations and improve his strength to defeat double teams.
His athleticism and agility may benefit from rebuilding his body. Remember he came in as a freshman at 230 its obvious he worked out but its also obvious he was eating whatever pleased him too. If he could cut some of the dead weight and replace it with muscle we might see a substantially improved player from an athletic standpoint.
Let’s see his work:
video: [twitter.com]
Chad Reuter
✔
@chad_reuter
Received a request from someone who reps the AAC for some Marquise Copeland-Cincy. He’s not huge but plays NG in some games and looks comfortable at 5T. Here he and teammate Cortez Broughton (96) play contain vs mobile QB.
2:46 PM - Aug 4, 2018
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Daniel Parlegreco
@DTPDraftScout
There's very few guys I've watched during my time evaluating that I honestly believed can play any position on the defensive line. Marquise Copeland is one of the guys. Has the strength, athleticism, explosion and run/pass ability. Incredibly versatile guy. One of my favorite seniors
7:50 AM - Nov 26, 2018
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Big Time Players@BTPlayers1
Player- Marquise Copeland Position- DE/DT School- Cincy Height - 6’3 weight- 290 lbs Number #44 Draft Class- 2019 Projected Forty - 4.90. One of the quickest DT prospects at almost 300 lbs in this very deep 2019 draft. If you were to design a DT you would create Copeland.
6:07 PM - Jul 1, 2018
How He Would Fit On The Redskins
With this draft being loaded with defensive talent upfront there are some nice prospects that will last until day 3 of the draft. Copeland is one of those players, he’s a solid developmental DL in either base scheme and with his proficiency with read and react ability as well as getting off blocks he has a strong set of fundamentals to work with. I think the biggest questions surrounding Copeland will be just how long it will take him to develop a few more counters, get stronger, as well as possibly reshape his body. Some of those could develop in short order while others may take more time. When considering where he fits on a team like the Redskins the good news is that he won't be forced to play right away and he can have the that opportunity to improve himself without getting exploited too much in the beginning of his career. The Redskins still need depth on their defensive line given the injuries they have gone through in recent history. Because of those injuries guys like Payne and Allen have had to play upward of 80% of the snaps in games. They are young but we also want them around for a while and don’t want their play to drop off in the latter half of games or in the latter half of the season. Investing in young guys like Copeland, who play with motor and can help against the run and not high priced free agents who barely do the same would be the smart move to maximize the value of the team’s top performers.
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