SENTINEL, OKLAHOMA: Copan Combs, a contestant on Netflix’s ‘Surviving Paradise,’ works as a Senior Admissions Counselor at Oklahoma State University. Combs is notably recognized for his fondness for an orange blazer, which he is set to showcase on the Netflix show.

Hailing from Sentinel and presently residing in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Combs attended Sentinel High School and pursued his studies at Oklahoma State University. He acquired his degree in marketing and sports management. However, after interning with OSU Athletics, he realized he wasn't meant to be in the background.

He wanted to be out meeting people and telling them about OSU, and he joined the university as an admissions counselor. He embraces a youthful, energetic personality and recently styled his hair into mullets. Combs shares photos and videos from sports events at OSU on his social media. Additionally, he showcases his passion for fitness by sharing workout videos from the gym.

Copan Combs describes his role extends beyond recruitment

Copan Combs believes that his job as an admissions counselor extends beyond recruitment. He also helps parents understand scholarships and financial aid options and answers questions they might have about OSU or the college selection process.

Combs has a unique position of getting to work in the territory he grew up in. He belongs to a town of about 900 southeast of Elk City and understands how important it is for students in those small towns to see someone from any college.

During an event at OSU, Combs said, “When I was growing up, bigger high schools had other colleges come up, but we didn’t really have anybody from any university come out there.”

Combs often visits high schools in his territory, southwest Oklahoma and North Texas, to inform them about the colleges. In 2022, he visited 36 high schools, worked on 18 college fairs, and organized seven on-campus events.

Copan Combs recently lost his father

‘Surviving Paradise’ contestant Copan Combs recently lost his father, Alvin Deter Combs. He penned a touching tribute to his father on Instagram.

He shared photos with his father and wrote, “Papa didn’t attend many sporting events, but he never missed mine. Papa absolutely hated shopping, but he took us back-to-school shopping every summer growing up.”

Combs continued, “Papa wasn’t the social leader of a group, but he always asked me how I was doing. We laid Papa to rest today & wore his sports coats to honor him.” He added, “I’ll miss him SOOOOO much but absolutely thrilled that he’s pain-free & livin his best life w/ Cody in heaven.”

He concluded his tribute, saying, “Words can’t express my gratitude for him & Mema. We’ll hold down the Combs fort & can’t wait to see you again. Love you, Papa!”

Copan Combs compete to survive on Netflix’s ‘Surviving Paradise’

Copan Combs appeared excited about his appearance in Netflix’s ‘Surviving Paradise.’ Fans caught a glimpse of him in the recently revealed trailer for the Netflix series.

Adding to the excitement, he hinted at his Netflix debut through engaging social media posts. On Instagram, he shared the show’s poster and trailer. Alongside the trailer, he wrote in the caption, “Y’all ready to see if I survived paradise? Streaming on @netflix Oct 20th!!”

‘Surviving Paradise’ is set to premiere on Netflix on October 20.