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Julius Peppers

Headshot of Julius Peppers
Position: DL
Jersey #: 90
Date of Birth: January 18, 1980
Height / Weight: 6'7" / 295 lbs
College: North Carolina
Drafted: Round , Pick 2 in 2002 by CAR
First Team: CAR (2002)
Last Team: CAR (2018)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Julius Peppers: NFL Career Overview

Position: Defensive Lineman (DL)
Date of Birth: January 18, 1980
College: University of North Carolina

Career History

  • Carolina Panthers (2002-2009)
    • Drafted 2nd overall in the 2002 NFL Draft.
    • Rookie season included 12 sacks, earning him NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors.
    • Named to the Pro Bowl three times (2002, 2004, 2005) while with the Panthers.
    • Helped lead the Panthers to Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004.
  • Chicago Bears (2010-2013)
    • Continued to excel, earning Pro Bowl selections in 2010, 2011, and 2012.
    • Named First-Team All-Pro in 2012.
    • Recorded a career-high 11.5 sacks in 2012.
  • Green Bay Packers (2014-2018)
    • Signed with the Packers in 2014 and continued to be a dominant force on defense.
    • Played a key role in the Packers' defense, earning Pro Bowl honors in 2015.
    • Retired after the 2018 season, finishing with a total of 159.5 career sacks.

Career Highlights and Accomplishments

  • 3× Pro Bowl selection (2002, 2004, 2005 with CAR; 2010, 2011, 2012 with CHI; 2015 with GB)
  • 1× First-Team All-Pro (2012)
  • 2× Second-Team All-Pro (2004, 2008)
  • NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (2002)
  • Part of the NFL's 2000s All-Decade Team
  • Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2018
  • Considered one of the best defensive ends in NFL history

Legacy

Julius Peppers is widely regarded as one of the most versatile and impactful defensive players in NFL history. His combination of size, speed, and agility allowed him to dominate both as a defensive end and tackle. Peppers' career spanned 17 seasons, during which he became a fan favorite and a respected leader on and off the field.

Source: gpt-4o-mini


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