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Is Bergen's Jabrill Peppers A 'Darkhorse' For The NFL Draft Next Year? Maybe, Report Says
Peppers was an all-american player at Paramus Catholic High School and is again at the University of Michigan.
Jabrill Peppers, the former all-american Paramus Catholic player, and four-time state group champion, could be drafted by an NFL team in 2017 should he declare early for the NFL Draft.
Peppers, the "versatile defensive star" for the Michigan Wolverines, could be a darkhorse addition to the draft should be apply for, and be granted, early draft eligibility, a report on NFL.com states.
Peppers won four consecutive state group championships in high school, two for Don Bosco Prep and two for Paramus Catholic.
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At Michigan, Peppers was named the Thompson-Randle El Freshman of the Year and a freshman all-american in his first year with the Wolverines. He was named second-Team All-American in 2015. He is a finalist for the 2016 Jim Thorpe Award, mlive.com reported. The award is given to the best defensive back in college football.
Peppers leads the Wolverines with 10 tackles for loss. He has also racked up 40 tackles, two-and-a-half sacks, six quarterback hurries, and forced a fumble.
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