Maryland’s old-school clutch kicker with a proven résumé
Brian Kopka was a steady, high-leverage kicker for Maryland, not a flash playmaker—just the kind of special-teams engine coaches trust when the game gets tight. In the 2000 season, he was listed as one of the nation’s top kicking prospects by multiple publications, and his Maryland career finished with 218 points, 42 field goals, and 92 extra points, placing him among the Terps’ all-time scoring leaders. His calling card: mental toughness, consistency, and clutch temperament—plus the rare kicker’s ability to flip a game with one swing.
