Arkansas lands defensive back from national powerhouse
03/15/2025
(Image courtesy of @RileyMcFerran on X)
By Chris Marler
Three-star cornerback Jalon Copeland has officially committed to Arkansas. The rising senior from national powerhouse Valdosta, Georgia announced the news late Sunday afternoon.
BREAKING: Class of 2026 CB Jalon Copeland has Committed to Arkansas, he tells me for @on3recruits
The 6’1 180 CB from Valdosta, GA chose the Razorbacks over Penn State, Louisville, Georgia Tech, & UCF
“All Glory to God , Go Hogs 🐗🐗🙏🏾”https://t.co/BuS7IZFw4Y pic.twitter.com/PwnblGa2Ve
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) March 15, 2025
The 5-foot-11, 175 pound defender had offers from over 30 schools across the country.
”Arkansas just feels like home for me,” Copeland told On3. “They are the school that’s been the most consistent with me, my family and my coaches. “They want me to come in and be the day one defensive back for them. They have been showing me love since I was a freshman. Just being on campus and around the coaches makes me feel like I’m at home.”
Copeland is the No. 49 ranked cornerback in the country and the No. 60 player in the state of Georgia. He becomes the tenth player in Arkansas’ class for the 2025 cycle. The Razorbacks class currently ranks No. 24 in America according to the On3 Team Composite rankings.