[2] His father, Darrick Bennett, was absent from his life as he spent periods in prison and died when Copeland was aged 13.

[2] Copeland attended Escambia High School in Pensacola, Florida and came out as a four-star recruit.

[3] He committed to the University of Florida on February 7, 2018,[4] during a nationally televised press conference that went viral because his mother walked out after Copeland made his selection.

During the 2019 season, he had 21 catches for 273 yards (21.0 ypg) with two touchdowns on offense and special teams, playing in all 13 games.

[13] On December 2, 2022, Copeland announced that he would be skipping the Bowl and his senior year to enter the 2023 NFL draft.

[14] Copeland originally planned to go to the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl with former teammate Durell Nchami.

[18] On January 3, 2023, Copeland accepted an invitation to the NFL Combine along with fellow Maryland players Deonte Banks, Dontay Demus Jr., Jakorian Bennett, Rakim Jarrett, Jaelyn Duncan and Chad Ryland.

[34] On December 4, 2024, Copeland signed with the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL).