Is Kemari Copeland starting?
Kemari Copeland is the projected starter at RDT for Virginia Tech Hokies.
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The Edge Threat
In 2025: 48 tackles, 8 TFL, 4.5 sacks. That's 9% of the team's production at his spot and 94th-percentile production nationally — good for a 79 overall (Solid tier).
- Jersey
- #13
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 283 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | 8 | 4.5 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Why this rating?
On a 74-rated defense; 94th-percentile production (×0.80 for competition level) put them +5 vs unit starters → 79.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at RDT · Virginia Tech Hokies
- 11379Kemari CopelandStarter
- 24558Eric Mensah
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.