Quinton Coples out to prove he’s draft’s top DE

Posted Feb 25, 2012
North Carolina’s Quinton Coples is regarded by most NFL draft experts as the top-rated defensive end in the upcoming draft. In his mind, he fits the bill — and more. When told ESPN’s Mel Kiper once had him as the No.2-rated player in the entire draft, Coples responded: “I feel like I should be No.1.” (Nashville Tennessean)

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