The Great Connecticut Quarterback: Xavier Copening

Xavier Copening was born in, Avon Connecticut, and plays Quarterback at Avon Old Farms High School. According to 247 Sports, Xavier is Top 50 in the nation at his position, and Top 10 in the state of Connecticut. His top offers include, Syracuse, Boston College, and UCONN.

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Growing up, were you inspired by any NFL Players?

Russell Wilson and Michael Vick

What high school is your biggest rival?

Salisbury

What songs do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

I listen to a lot of Polo G and Drake.

What is your offseason training like?

Training is about 4 to 5 times a week, lifting and field work.

What is your favorite memory of your high school career?

Game winning TD to beat our rivals.

What parts of your high school game, do you hope to transition to the college level?

The brotherhood and feeling welcomed.

What do you look for in choosing a college?

Making sure they are honest with me and they have my best intentions and are truly trying to better me on and off the field.

When did you start looking at colleges, and when did colleges start looking at you?

My freshman year

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

Russell Wilson or Lamar Jackson

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

Watching Lamar light up the league