John Copeland was drafted No. 5 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1993 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 107 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #5
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1993
- NFL games
- 107
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 3751st at Alabama
The pick
How John Copeland came off the board in 1993.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
107 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Games played
- 107
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 3751st among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 37100% of career value
- Final season
- 20007 years after the draft
Around pick 5
Who came off the board on either side of John Copeland.
Georgia · 2× Pro Bowl
Florida State
USC
Alabama in the 1993 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Copeland in the 1993 NFL Draft
John Copeland is a Defensive end out of Alabama selected No. 5 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1993 NFL Draft. 107 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 NFL draft picks since 1980.
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 John Copeland drafted?
John Copeland was selected No. 5 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1993 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/john-copeland.
What college did John Copeland play for?
John Copeland played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did John Copeland's NFL career turn out?
107 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/john-copeland.