NFL.com lists Peppers as the 6th "most freakish" CFB athelete

Submitted by RainbowSprings on

SIAP. My inexpert search of the Board didn't come across this. Apparently NFL.com (found via  247.com and CBS.com) recently named the 16 "most freakish" athletes for the upcoming 2016 collegiate football season. Jabrill came in sixth (listed as Athlete). No other B1G players were cited. Others of interest:

1. Myles Garrett, Texas A&M, DE

2. Adoree Jackson, Southern Cal, DB

3. Leonard Fournette, LSU, RB

14. Mike McGlinchey, Notre Dame, OL

http://247sports.com/Gallery/College-footballs-16-most-freakish-players-in-2016-45533569

Wolfman

May 30th, 2016 at 8:42 AM ^

and must  admit if they are, indeed, 5 players with more freakish ability than Pepper's I think I have yet to see them. I don't think, for instance, they included his ability to grasp instructions, synthesize same and if it's a new play, will almost always gain positive yardage. This is rare to have something explained instead of being introduced via the playbook and then to run it behind the O line a few times and be successful.

Further, I am not certain if these others can read an offensive play, set the blockers up where he wants them by where he positions himself and knowing what they will do, be able to have them hit air as he heads for the receiver or ball carrier. Reads a play quicker than anyone I've seen in awhile. But these are more in keeping with his football I.Q. instead of merely althetic ability.

I know, for instance, that Leanord has amazing speed and power and for a man that size, it's definitely freaky.   Some damn fine and equally rare football players on this list.

bacon

May 30th, 2016 at 8:35 PM ^

It's early and they aren't accounting for the fact that peppers got faster and jumps higher now that he's not slowed down by those adidas uniforms. Plus, he added 150 pounds to moonlight occasionally at defensive tackle, but somehow is as nimble and quick on defense. At 355, running a 4.38 40 and leaping an impressive 51 inches, he's a dominating freak. But perhaps the most freaky thing he does on the field is split himself in half to make pep jr., an extra defender who is amazing in man coverage.

LDNfan

May 30th, 2016 at 9:02 AM ^

Thing is it seems that Peppers has only really scratched the surface of his potential. He's only had one full season at this level and I'm sure even he will admit that there were plays last year where he wasn't at his best. 

Can't wait to see what year 2 of Peppers looks like..esp. under this innovative coaching staff. 

LDNfan

May 30th, 2016 at 3:59 PM ^

I have no idea...and hopefully at this point neither does he. I just hope he's 100% focused on making this a great year and then when the time comes he follows his heart and makes the best decision for him....just (as in EXACTLY) like J. Lewis and J. Butt ;)

Jamezz23

May 30th, 2016 at 9:07 AM ^

There is nobody more freakish that pepers in college football. They'll all see this coming year. He will leave Michigan with a national championship if he don't leave early.

Mr. Yost

May 30th, 2016 at 11:15 AM ^

LOL

...you're not going to double Garrett or help with a TE or RB? Kick away from Jackson or ID him on offense? Stack the box against Fournette? Etc.

All of the guys ahead of him make you scheme and gameplan for them just like teams do for Peppers. And I don't know if teams do for Peppers defensively...I'd ID Lewis and stay away from him before I worried about Peppers. Hell the DL as a whole scares me more if I'm an offensive coordinator.

But with the ball in his hands...he's a fucking problem that no one wants to deal with.

ghostofhoke

May 30th, 2016 at 11:32 AM ^

Commence the homering that Peppers deserves to be higher based on nothing. But Sparty fans are the ones that complain about disrespekt. Some people on this blog really need to take a serious look in the mirror.




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