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Kopps, 2 Arkansas signees drafted in third round

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas pitcher Kevin Kopps was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the third round of the MLB Draft on Monday.

Kopps was the 99th player chosen in the draft and the fourth player drafted by the Padres. The suggested signing bonus for Kopps’ slot in the draft is $587,400.

Kopps, 24, has a year of eligibility remaining at Arkansas, but might not command the full signing bonus due to his older age. The majority of players drafted are 21 and younger.

Kopps is coming off one of the greatest individual seasons ever by a Razorback.