Jeremaine Copeland facts for kids
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| Born: | February 19, 1977 Harriman, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | Wide receiver |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 202 lb (92 kg) |
| College | Tennessee |
| Career history | |
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| 2012 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2015 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| As player | |
| 2000 | Barcelona Dragons |
| 2001 | Los Angeles Xtreme |
| 2001–2004 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2005–2009 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 2010–2011 | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| CFL All-Star | 2003, 2004, 2009 |
| CFL East All-Star | 2003, 2004 |
| CFL West All-Star | 2009 |
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Jeremaine Copeland (born February 19, 1977) is a former professional gridiron football player. He was an amazing wide receiver who played in several leagues. These included the XFL, NFL Europe, and the CFL.
In the CFL, he played for the Montreal Alouettes, Calgary Stampeders, and Toronto Argonauts. After his playing career, he became a coach.
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Jeremaine Copeland's Early Life
Jeremaine Copeland was born in Harriman, Tennessee. He went to Harriman High School and played football for the Blue Devils. In high school, he played as both a running back and a wide receiver.
College Football Journey
Copeland went to the University of Tennessee for college. He played football there from 1995 to 1998. His coach was Phillip Fulmer.
Playing for the Volunteers
- 1995 Season: As a freshman, he played mostly as a running back. He ran for 73 yards and scored two touchdowns. His team, the Volunteers, had a great season with 11 wins and only 1 loss.
- 1996 Season: In his second year, he played both running back and wide receiver. He ran for 72 yards and scored two touchdowns. He also caught 16 passes for 191 yards. The Volunteers finished with 10 wins and 2 losses.
- 1997 Season: As a junior, Copeland focused on being a wide receiver. He caught 58 passes for 732 yards and scored nine touchdowns. He also returned seven punts. The team won 11 games and lost 2.
- 1998 Season: This was a super successful year for Copeland and the Volunteers! They won the National Championship. They beat Florida State in the Fiesta Bowl with a score of 23–16. Copeland caught one pass for 15 yards in that big game. This was his last college game. For the whole season, he caught 27 passes for 383 yards and one touchdown.
Professional Football Career
After college, Jeremaine Copeland started his professional football journey.
Playing in Europe and the XFL
First, he played one year of NFL Europe football for the Barcelona Dragons. He was a top player there, catching 74 passes for 821 yards and six touchdowns.
In 2001, he also played in the XFL for the champion Los Angeles Xtreme. He even scored a 19-yard touchdown in their championship game!
CFL Star: Montreal Alouettes
Copeland began his CFL career with the Montreal Alouettes in 2001. After a short time with the Dallas Cowboys, he returned to the Alouettes in 2002. That year, he helped them win the Grey Cup championship!
In 2003, Copeland became a CFL All-Star. He caught 99 passes for an amazing 1,757 receiving yards. He and his teammate, Ben Cahoon, even set a CFL record. Together, they gained 3,318 receiving yards in one season! In 2004, he was one of four Alouettes receivers to gain over 1,000 yards.
Moving West: Calgary Stampeders
In 2005, Copeland joined the Calgary Stampeders. He became famous for his fun touchdown celebrations. These included a "human bicycle" and a "bobsled" celebration.
On November 23, 2008, Copeland and the Stampeders won the Grey Cup. They beat his old team, the Montreal Alouettes, 22–14. In 2009, he had another fantastic season. He gained 1,235 receiving yards and led the league with 12 receiving touchdowns. This earned him another CFL All-Star award.
Final Seasons: Toronto Argonauts
On February 17, 2010, Copeland was traded to the Toronto Argonauts. He became the team's offensive captain. He helped guide the younger players and quarterback Cleo Lemon.
On November 3, 2011, he reached a huge milestone. He passed 10,000 career receiving yards! This made him only the 15th CFL player to ever do that.
On January 25, 2012, Jeremaine Copeland officially retired from playing football. He had played for 11 seasons as a professional.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Jeremaine Copeland started coaching.
Coaching the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
In 2012, he became the wide receivers coach for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He worked with former offensive coordinator George Cortez, who was the head coach. After the 2012 season, Copeland left the team. He wanted to go back to the University of Tennessee to finish his college degree.
Coaching the Saskatchewan Roughriders
On February 20, 2015, the Saskatchewan Roughriders announced that Copeland would be their new receivers coach.
Jeremaine Copeland's CFL Stats Summary
Jeremaine Copeland had an amazing career in the CFL. Here's a quick look at his total stats:
- Games Played: 168
- Total Receptions: 622
- Total Receiving Yards: 10,014
- Total Touchdowns: 75
