Brayden Copeland

CORVALLIS HIGH SCHOOLThree-time letter winner in football.One-time letter winner in track & field.For their senior season in football, for defense they recorded 23 solo tackles, 28 assisted, six tackles for loss, three and a half sacks, and one forced fumble. For offense, they recorded 15 targets for 200 yards and two touchdowns.Second team All-Conference in football as a tight end and a defensive end.Academic All-State in track & field.Team Defensive Player of the Year in football.Team Defensive Lineman of the Year in football.Kenny Booster Spirit Award winner.100M PR: 11.97.200M PR: 22.43.Long Jump PR: 19’6”. PERSONAL INFORMATIONMajoring in business.Son of Jenni & Josh Copeland.Also competes in track & field at Linfield. WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD?After meeting with Coach Smith and doing an onsite visit, I knew Linfield was the place for me. The campus atmosphere is amazing, small but not too small, and the coaching staff solidified my choice. Coach Smith has a solid coaching staff and team. My great-uncle was also the head football coach at Linfield for many years, and that also influenced my decision. WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU?I am grateful to continue my academic and my athletic career that I love. I have a passion for football, and a newly found passion for track. I just want to be able to continue my athletic career, as I am not ready for it to end. I also want to pursue my career path in business and attending Linfield allows me to do it all. HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON?Participating in sports helps with teamwork which will translate into teamwork during school and in the future in my workplace. It also has taught me discipline and ways to overcome challenges whether that be an interpersonal conflict or one between teammates. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS?I see myself with a stable job - owning and running my own electrician business - being a productive member of society and hoping to make the world a better place.