New York Jets‘ linebacker Brandon Copeland continues to defy a decades-old preconception about athletes. And he’s doing so through his achievements off the field and his impact on the community around him.
As fans, we oftentimes fall into a trap of defining our favorite players by their profession. We mistakingly assume that every waking moment of their lives is spent dedicated to their craft and we don’t think about their lives off the gridiron.
But in reality, life is bigger than football. And that’s just what Brandon Copeland is proving.
New York Jets fans will know Copeland as the veteran outside linebacker who has spent the past two seasons filling a rotational role with the team.