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Jersey Number 38
Joey Kopec
- Position:
- LB
- Class:
- Freshman
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-2 / 230
- Hometown:
- Northfield, Ohio
- High School:
- Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
2026 (Freshman): Recorded a tackleĀ against Howard (9/25)Ā ... made collegiate debutĀ at Boston College (9/11).
Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Nick Cook at Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy ... played linebacker and running back during scholastic career ... finished high school career with 482 carries for 3,585 yards and 42 rushing touchdowns ... produced 4,791 career all-purpose yards and 50 career touchdowns ... a three-time All-Ohio selection ... helped the Royals to a perfect 12-0 record and an OHSAA Region 9 state title as a senior ... produced 36 tackles, three tackles-for-loss, two forced fumbles, two quarterback hurries, a sack and an interception in just 25 quarters of action due to running-clock games in 2025 ... also finished with 83 carries for 799 yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground ... Division III NE Inland District Defensive Player of the Year ... a CVCA First Team All-District selection at linebacker ... finished junior season with 85 tackles, six interceptions and four tackles-for-loss ... also contributed 1,043 rushing yards and 10 scores on the ground in 2024.
Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Nick Cook at Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy ... played linebacker and running back during scholastic career ... finished high school career with 482 carries for 3,585 yards and 42 rushing touchdowns ... produced 4,791 career all-purpose yards and 50 career touchdowns ... a three-time All-Ohio selection ... helped the Royals to a perfect 12-0 record and an OHSAA Region 9 state title as a senior ... produced 36 tackles, three tackles-for-loss, two forced fumbles, two quarterback hurries, a sack and an interception in just 25 quarters of action due to running-clock games in 2025 ... also finished with 83 carries for 799 yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground ... Division III NE Inland District Defensive Player of the Year ... a CVCA First Team All-District selection at linebacker ... finished junior season with 85 tackles, six interceptions and four tackles-for-loss ... also contributed 1,043 rushing yards and 10 scores on the ground in 2024.
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