Riverside -> Herbert Hoover

Not every addition is made with immediate impact in mind, and that’s what makes 2029 DB/ATH Cedric Coping such an important pickup for Herbert Hoover. The recently ranked #2 defensive back in the 2029 class gives the Huskies another talented young athlete to develop over the next few seasons. With an experienced and loaded group of skill players already in place, his opportunities may come more gradually as a sophomore, but the long-term outlook is very promising. Coping has the athletic ability to contribute in multiple ways, and his biggest impact is likely still ahead of him. As this roster turns over in the coming years, expect him to become a much larger part of Herbert Hoover’s plans.

2029 Herbert Hoover DB Cedric Coping Cedric Coping 5'10" | 145 lbs | DB/WR Hoover | 2029 State WV enters the rankings as the early #2 defensive back after a quality freshman season at Riverside. Coping flashed the athletic ability and instincts that make him one of the more promising young defensive backs in the class. His lanky frame still has plenty of room for physical development, and that added strength should only raise his ceiling over the next few years. Even at this stage, he showed the ability to make plays and compete at a high level against varsity competition. The flashes he put on tape as a freshman make it easy to project continued growth as he settles in at Herbert Hoover. If his development stays on track, Coping has all the tools to remain among the state’s top defensive back prospects throughout his high school career.

Riverside has another freshman making an early impression on the varsity level in 2029 WR/DB Cedric Coping Cedric Coping 5'10" | 145 lbs | DB/WR Hoover | 2029 State WV , a high-upside athlete who projects as a foundational piece for the Warriors moving forward. Coping has already shown the ability to handle single-high safety responsibilities, using his range and athleticism to patrol the deep part of the field. He closes quickly on the football and plays with confidence beyond his years, allowing him to be productive early in his high school career. With his instincts and movement skills, Coping profiles as a defensive back who should continue to take significant steps as he matures.

The second 2029 Riverside prospect to know on their varsity squad is WR/DB Cedric Coping Cedric Coping 5'10" | 145 lbs | DB/WR Hoover | 2029 State WV . He and Brockman are both high-ceiling players for the Warriors and should be building blocks for their future success. Coping can play single-high safety as a freshman and has the athleticism to roam on the back end of their defense. He can cover ground quickly and close on the ball with speed that’s allowed him to be a productive player in his first season of high school football. Coping has good instincts for a young defensive back and will develop well as he gets older.