Horace Copeland

Horace Copeland

NFL player


Name=Horace Copeland
DateOfBirth=birth date and age|1971|01|2
Birthplace= Orlando, Florida
DateofDeath=
Position=WR
College=University of Miami
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Stats=y
DatabaseFootball=COPELHOR01
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years=1993-1995, 1997
1998
teams=Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Miami Dolphins

Horace Copeland (born January 2, 1971 in Orlando, Florida) is a former professional American football player who played wide receiver for five seasons for the Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Copeland was drafted in the 4th round, (#103 overall) of the 1993 NFL Draft

Copeland is a graduate of Maynard Evans High School in Orlando, Florida, where he also established state records in the high jump, earning him the nickname "Hi-C". He led his high school to the 6A Football State Championship that helped him earn a scholarship to the University of Miami. While attending "The U", Copeland went from an academic struggler, to academic excellence.

While Copeland's football skills often made him look like a man playing among boys, his true passion and abilities were in track and field. His intimidating height and domination on the track were almost fictional. With his blazing speed and tremendous leaping ability, Copeland seldom, if ever suffered defeat on the track.

Copeland's potential as an athlete were shown at Carver Junior High School. As a seventh grader, Copeland often dunked a basketball with ease. He would, as an eight grader, start at wide receiver, and completely dominate all other defenses.

Copeland's NFL career was preceded by a stellar collegiate career at The University of Miami, Florida, (The "U"). While at The U, Copeland's speed became well known on the last play before the half against Alabama in 1988, Copeland ran a simple 5 yard route, which, combined with his spped and agility resulted in a 73 yard touchdown that electrified the crowd and commentators alike.

Copeland's career was cut short by a knee injury. He currently resides in Tampa, Florida.


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