Thomas Coppinger Thomas Coppinger 6'3" | 225 lbs | LB Rockhurst | 2024 State MO is another incoming senior linebacker that I have high on my radar. He had a strong junior season, finishing with 88 tackles, two sacks, and five forced fumbles. Coppinger lines up at inside linebacker and does a great job of reading his keys and reacting quickly to flow to the ball. Against the run, Coppinger gets downhill in a hurry and has the strength to fight through blocks on his way to the football. Once he gets to the ball carrier, he finishes his tackles with a ton of physicality. He has also proven to be reliable in pass coverage, coming away with one interception last season. Thomas currently holds offers from Cornell, Northwest Missouri State, and Central Oklahoma, and I expect more to come his way as he has the talent to be a very productive linebacker at the next level.

Thomas Coppinger Thomas Coppinger 6'3" | 225 lbs | LB Rockhurst | 2024 State MO is one of the fastest rising 2024 defensive prospects in Missouri. Thomas holds offers from Cornell, Central Missouri, Central Oklahoma, and Northwest Missouri State. He has also attended camps at Northwestern and Kansas State. Don’t be surprised when Thomas has more offers come in before his senior season ends.

Thomas’ next level quickness and awareness shows picking the ball off in zone coverage. Good instincts versus the run show quickly finding the ball amidst misdirection in the backfield. Thomas’ strength gets displayed stunning blockers with his shed and in a powerful finish as a tackler. Good size, strength, and natural instinctiveness in the run box project Thomas to be a traditional three down linebacker in college.