Hokie ClubCHARLOTTE, N.C. - Virginia Tech defensive tackle Kemari Copeland has been named the ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week for his efforts in Friday night's 42-34 double overtime win over California.
Copeland (6-3, 283) tallied seven tackles against the Golden Bears, including four solo stops. The Virginia Beach product recorded three sacks, becoming the first Hokies defensive tackle to have at least three sacks in a game since current defensive line coach J.C. Price in 1995.
The honor is the first ACC weekly honor for Copeland in his career.
