Quinton Coples hosts Community Weekend in Kinston

Posted Jul 14, 2013
He was the 16th overall pick in the NFL draft last season, then he went on to tally 30 tackles and 5 and a half sacks for the Jets. But the standout from Kinston never forgot where he came from and that's why Quinton Coples is back for his community weekend again this year. On Saturday, Coples along with other NFL players and Kinston coaches were out on the field for their football camp. (WNCT)

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