Danny Copeland was drafted No. 244 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Eastern Kentucky. 73 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #244
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 73
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 195th at Eastern Kentucky
The pick
How Danny Copeland came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
73 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Games played
- 73
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 195th among Eastern Kentucky picks
- Final season
- 19935 years after the draft
Around pick 244
Who came off the board on either side of Danny Copeland.
Jackson State
Ole Miss
LSU
San Diego State
Eastern Kentucky in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Eastern Kentucky
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Danny Copeland in the 1988 NFL Draft
Danny Copeland is a Defensive back out of Eastern Kentucky selected No. 244 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1988 NFL Draft. 73 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Eastern Kentucky has produced 23 NFL draft picks since 1982.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Danny Copeland drafted?
Danny Copeland was selected No. 244 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/danny-copeland.
What college did Danny Copeland play for?
Danny Copeland played college football at Eastern Kentucky in the United Athletic Conference. See every Eastern Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/eastern-kentucky-colonels.
How did Danny Copeland's NFL career turn out?
73 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/danny-copeland.