#38
Joey Kopec
Returning to Rutgers for 2026
Northfield, Ohio → Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Greg Schiano
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Rutgers
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Rutgers
Returning around him
- 1 Rutgers player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +0 net (15 in / 15 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Rutgers · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #53 · 2026 recruiting class #36
Background
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 touchdow...
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