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Danny Lamar Copeland[1] (born January 24, 1966, in Camilla, Georgia[2]) is a former American football defensive back who played five seasons in the National Football League. He started in Super Bowl XXVI for the Washington Redskins.

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Danny Copeland

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Position:	Safety
Personal information
Born:	(1966-01-24) January 24, 1966 (age 56) Camilla, Georgia
Career information
College:	Eastern Kentucky
NFL Draft:	1988 / Round: 9 / Pick: 244 (by the Cleveland Browns)
Career history
Cleveland Browns (1988) Kansas City Chiefs (1989–1990) Washington Redskins (1991–1993)
Career highlights and awards
Super Bowl Champion (XXVI)
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions: 2 Sacks: 1 Fumble recoveries: 7
Player stats at NFL.com

College career

He played college football at Eastern Kentucky University.[3]

Professional career

The lone touchdown of his career came in a 1992 game against the Dallas Cowboys, when he recovered a fumble in the end zone with about three minutes left in the game, giving the Redskins a 20–17 win.[4] Copeland surprised the Redskins by announcing his retirement before the 1994 season despite the fact that he had started 14 games and recorded 125 tackles the previous season.[5] He stated injuries and reduced desire to play as the reasons for his retirement at the age of 28.[5] He had 327 tackles and two interceptions in his three seasons as a Redskin.[5]

Personal life

Since retiring from football, Copeland moved back to Georgia and founded COGI Athletic Company, Inc. He is also a motivational speaker.[6]

References

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