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AT UWG: Young fullback prospect that joined Wolves’ program during off-season … hard worker who showed progress during spring drills … will likely provide depth in Wolves’ backfield this fall … HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped for Coach Andy Dorsey as a defensive star at nearby Hiram High … was twice named Hornet’s defensive player of the year, and was name region’s top defensive player as a senior in 2006 … also was voted team captain, Golden Helmet Award winner, and was AJC All-State Honorable Mention … versatile athlete who was also a top prep wrestler, winning many tournaments … was region 4-AAAAA champion as a senior, earning a bid to state tournament … PERSONAL: Born June 29, 1988 … son of Chris and Terri Kocopi … hobbies include wrestling, working out, four-wheeling, the Braves and going to the beach … lists other favorites as, foods: Mexican, pizza, spaghetti and chicken; non-football sport: wrestling; movie: Saving Private Ryan; TV: Family Guy; music: everything; music performers: Three Days Grace, Lil Wayne, The Showdown; toy: Xbox 360; Division I football team: Florida State; NFL team: Atlanta Falcons … looks forward to facing Valdosta State; doesn’t look forward to any trip to Arkansas … least favorite class is English … best video games ever: Madden, NCAA Football, Call of Duty 4; worst: Tetris … all-time sports hero is cycling legend Lance Armstrong; non-sports heroes are parents … say the best kept secret about UWG is “the women” … will not eat Brussels sprouts … majoring in Finance.