JULIUS
PEPPERS
#90 -
DE
Ht/Wt
6’7’’,
287 lbs
Experience
17
years
Debut
Sep 8, 2002
Born
Jan 18, 1980
(44 yrs)
Wilson, North Carolina
Hometown
Bailey, North Carolina
Drafted
Drafted by Carolina in 2002 (1/2).
College
North Carolina
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2019-02-01 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2018-03-14 |
Re-signed by the Carolina Panthers to a one-year contract.
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| 2017-03-10 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Carolina Panthers to a one-year contract.
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| 2017-03-09 |
Declared free agent.
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| 2014-03-15 |
Signed as a free agent by the Green Bay Packers to a three-year contract.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NFL | Defensive Rookie of the Year Defensive Rookie of the Year | 2002 |
| NFL | Named to play in Pro Bowl Named to play in Pro Bowl | 2012, 2011 (injury replacement), 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004 |
| NCAA | Chuck Bednarik Award Nation's top defensive player | 2001 |
| NCAA | Lombardi Award Nation's top lineman/linebacker | 2001 |
Scouting Report
Was a tremendous pass rusher with speed to the corner and some inside moves. Pursued very well on plays away from him. A unique athlete, he could get down low despite his 6'7" frame. Exploded out of his stance, yet still held his ground against the run. Was somewhat streaky and his game-to-game motor was questionable at times (he seemed to turn his A-game on and off). Could get overaggressive on the pass rush and taken out of the play by a less-talented blocker.
Long Range Potential: Elite edge rusher and future Hall-of-Famer.
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