It has been a steady ascension from green freshman to senior leader for Marquise Copeland. As a three-star recruit and a top 35 weak-side defensive end for the 2015 recruiting class of the Cincinnati Bearcats, Copeland was always going to get plenty of opportunity to play, but its what he has done with that opportunity that has been impressive to watch.
As a freshman in 2015, he only accumulated 15 total tackles, including just one for a loss. Of course, that came over the course of a very limited playing schedule. He only saw action in eight games and its not as if he was starting even when he did get on the field.