Jalon Copeland brings size, speed, and ball production to Arkansas's secondary
Copeland is a **consensus three-star** cornerback/DB with the kind of length-speed profile Arkansas covets, and he arrives with proven production at Valdosta: in 2025 he posted 23 tackles, 12 pass breakups, three interceptions, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and a quarterback hurry while helping the Wildcats go 12-1.[1] He also showed consistency as a junior in 2024 with 21 tackles, two interceptions, and eight pass breakups, and reports note he chose Arkansas over several Power Four programs, suggesting a prospect with real SEC-caliber upside if his coverage discipline keeps trending up.[1][4]
