Matt Kopa
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Career Summary
Matt Kopa is a former NFL offensive tackle and Stanford graduate.
Matt Kopa played offensive tackle in the NFL. NFL.com identifies Stanford as his college and lists two years of experience.
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Early Life
Kopa is from Elk Grove, California.
Stanford lists Kopa's hometown as Elk Grove, California, and his birth date as February 25, 1987.
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High School
He starred at Elk Grove High School.
At Elk Grove, Kopa was a PrepStar All-American and second-team All-State selection. As a senior, he recorded 57 tackles, four sacks, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.
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College Career
Kopa transitioned from Stanford's defensive line to offensive tackle.
Kopa arrived at Stanford as a defensive lineman before transitioning to offense in 2007. In 2008, he played 11 games and started the final six, five at right tackle and one at left guard, helping Stanford rank second in the Pac-10 in rushing offense.
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Path to the NFL
Kopa entered professional football after Stanford.
The reviewed official sources establish Kopa's NFL experience but do not establish a fuller verified initial transaction chronology suitable for publication.
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NFL Career
Kopa held NFL roster roles with Miami and Philadelphia in the available player record.
The existing player record lists Kopa with Miami in 2010 and Philadelphia in 2012. NFL.com lists him as an offensive tackle with two years of experience; a 2012 Patriots roster also listed him as an offensive lineman from Stanford.
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Career Accomplishments
Kopa earned honors as a high-school prospect and completed a Stanford degree.
Kopa was selected as a 2005 scholar-athlete by the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame. Stanford listed him as a mechanical-engineering major.
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Playing Style
Kopa was a versatile lineman who moved from defense to offense.
Stanford documented Kopa's successful transition from defensive line to offensive tackle and described him as a swing tackle capable of playing on either side. He also made a start at left guard in 2008.
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Legacy
Kopa's Stanford career illustrates a successful position transition.
Kopa began at Stanford as a defensive lineman and later became an offensive tackle starter. His college experience led to NFL opportunities recorded by the league and team rosters.
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Post-Career
The reviewed sources do not establish a verified post-playing-career role.
The reviewed official league and college sources do not establish post-playing-career activities suitable for publication.
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22940, 00-0027849, 1987-02-25, Matt Kopa, Matthew, Kopa
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