The Copperheads actually have quite a few new faces on the squad this year. With 4 rookie faces on the squad, it's difficult to pick one out that's making a big impact, because they all are putting in great work for the squad. In the end though, I decided to speak on our rookie Defensive End, Garfield Despacito IV. A very late pick in the S48 Draft, Garfield was picked up in Round 4 with the 45th overall pick. Penger Tolliver, Gwdjohnson's last player was also a Copperhead for a good portion of their career, and it was sweet to see a longtime user come back to the team with the fourth iteration of the Garfield Despacito name. Still a young player, Garfield has already shown some promise in their first 10 games in the ISFL. Two TFLs, Nine tackles, and a forced fumble all show that Garfield has come to play, and has more to show, looking to live up to the family name.
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