Darius Copeland

Class:
Redshirt Junior
Position:
WR
Height:
6-0
Weight:
195
Hometown:
Birmingham, Ala.

2024 (R-Fr.):

Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll member
Saw playing time during the first three games of the season
Started the first two games of the year
Missed the rest of the season due to an injury
Finished the season with five receptions for 38 yards
Three receptions for 25 yards against Campbell
Two receptions for 13 yards against New Mexico State
Finished the UTEP game with a seven-yard carry

2023 (Fr.):

Redshirted
Saw playing time in one game against UMass

Prep:

Graduated from Pelham High School in Pelham, Ala.
Three-year starter
Finished his freshman season with 600 receiving yards and two touchdowns
Recorded 700 receiving yards and seven touchdowns as a s
Had a career year as a junior with 1,100 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns
Had 700 yards and seven touchdowns in four games as a senior
Suffered a season-ending injury during the fifth game of his senior year
Also played basketball and baseball

Personal:

Son of Cynthia and Letarvius Copeland
Sport Management major
Cousin of Justin McCray, an All-AAC offensive lineman from UCF, who played 10 seasons in the NFL and AFL
Birthday is December 17

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
It was God’s plan.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I Pray.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My mother and my pops inspire me.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Getting back up on my feet after my injury.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Sea food is my favorite.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Messages is the first app I check.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I like to go Fishing.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Odell Beckham.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Auwww

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Dubai is my dream vacation.