Rutgers Scarlet Knights#38 · LB Joey Kopec
50 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 230 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- Northfield, OH
Joey Kopec is a LB (#38) for Rutgers, from Northfield, OH. In the 2026 season he has 1 tackle over 1 game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 3
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 4
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 3
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 10
Weight 12
Frame 11
Experience 6
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2026 season
1
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Joey Kopec career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RUTG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | vs Howard | W 58-7 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowRutgers LB: #38
- ClassFreshman
- HometownNorthfield, OH
Joey Kopec: Rutgers LB profile and stats
Joey Kopec is a LB (#38) for Rutgers, from Northfield, OH. This profile tracks Joey Kopec's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Rutgers roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Rutgers sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Joey Kopec in the news
All newsRecapRutgers beat Howard 58-7 (Week 4, 2026)Rutgers beat Howard 58-7 at SHI Stadium. Now Rutgers is 1-3, 0-1 in Big Ten play, and Howard is 0-3.2026-09-25RecapBoston College beat Rutgers 28-21 (Week 2, 2026)Boston College beat Rutgers 28-21 at Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA). Now Boston College is 1-1, and Rutgers is 0-2.2026-09-11RecapMassachusetts beat Rutgers 37-21 (Week 1, 2026)Massachusetts beat Rutgers 37-21 at SHI Stadium. Now Massachusetts is 1-0, and Rutgers is 0-1.2026-09-03
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Joey Kopec play for?
Joey Kopec plays for Rutgers, wearing #38 at LB.
What position does Joey Kopec play?
Joey Kopec is a LB for Rutgers.
How tall is Joey Kopec?
Joey Kopec is 6-2 and weighs 230 lb.
What year is Joey Kopec in?
Joey Kopec is listed as a freshman on the Rutgers roster.
Where is Joey Kopec from?
Joey Kopec is from Northfield, OH.
How many tackles does Joey Kopec have?
Joey Kopec has 1 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.