NFL scouts are uncontrollably salivating over Jabrill Peppers
"He's unbelievable,'' a top college scout for a NFC team said. "He can do everything. He can be whatever you want him to be. He might be the next Charles Woodson.''
Woodson won the Heisman Trophy and led Michigan to the national title in 1997 and went on to a nine-time Pro Bowl career with the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers.
"He can be that good,'' the scout continued. "I'd start him out at cornerback. If you want to move him to safety, you could do that. He can play offense, too. He might actually be able to play both ways for you.''
An executive in personnel for another NFC team was just as impressed with Peppers.
"He's a top five pick in my mind,'' he said. "He's unbelievable. He's the most versatile player I've ever scouted. He does it all for (Michigan). I think at our level, he's a safety, he reminds me of (former Steelers great) Troy Polamalu. I don't think I'd use him on offense. He could be a good return man for you, though. "What he is, is just a phenomenal athlete. But he's more than that, because he's tough and he's smart, too.''
A third scout also thinks Peppers would be best at safety in the NFL, but one that a defense could utilize in a variety of ways.
"He's better than Jalen Ramsey (the No. 5 overall pick of the 2016 draft by the Jaguars), so there's that,'' the scout said. "He's a safety, but you can match him up if you want. He can take on the better tight ends, (the Redskins') Jordan Reed man to man. You can put him in the slot. You can blitz him, play him deep. He's going to be a difference maker for a defense.''
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2016/11/nfl_scouts_rave_about_michigans_jabrill_peppers_of.html
November 6th, 2016 at 7:06 PM ^
I may start actually watching the NFL again thanks to Peppers.
November 6th, 2016 at 7:19 PM ^
I will certainly follow whichever team he lands on. That goes for a lot of these guys. Love this class we are about to send to the league - they'll be remembered fondly here.
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November 6th, 2016 at 10:01 PM ^
I love this team and I wish the season would never end. The borderline NFL-level defense, the creativity and RB rotation on offense and, lately, our QB. Wilton is FEARLESS out there and makes hitting the deep ball look like a routine chore.
My wife and I watch every game together and we are savoring it.
November 6th, 2016 at 10:28 PM ^
As long as he doesn't get drafted by the Jaguars. Jacksonville is where good talent goes to be forgotten about for years
November 6th, 2016 at 10:52 PM ^
JAX is a possibility though if he goes super high. Would rather see him go to the Bears, perhaps. Hope he doesn't go to SF but if he did lol I guess.
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November 7th, 2016 at 12:26 AM ^
That would confirm the coaching talent of the guy they got rid of.
November 7th, 2016 at 6:07 AM ^
I don't think you can predict anything that those idiots do.
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November 6th, 2016 at 7:06 PM ^
I don't see it. He needs to come back and work on his strength, and speed. Maybe try to add some muscle to his frame and work on diagnosing plays. Definitely needs another year, if not two, to be ready for the league.
Obvious /s
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November 6th, 2016 at 7:56 PM ^
If something is obvious you don't need to say it is obvious.
November 6th, 2016 at 8:17 PM ^
You must be new here.
November 7th, 2016 at 12:23 AM ^
Was that sarcasm or something? Dude's got like 10,000 points...
November 7th, 2016 at 6:15 PM ^
Was that?
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November 6th, 2016 at 9:14 PM ^
He is very solid. He could make it in the league. But another year would really prepare him.
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November 6th, 2016 at 9:17 PM ^
I think he needs a sixth year here, so he can be as good as Ed Davis.
November 6th, 2016 at 10:36 PM ^
He is way too short. Needs to grow a little taller at UofM before leaving.
November 6th, 2016 at 11:29 PM ^
It's hard to predict what he'll do, but FWIW, a connected friend of mine who actually played for Bo back in 1973-74 thinks Jabrill will be back.
November 7th, 2016 at 1:39 AM ^
No offense, but he would be crazy to stay. I guess maybe he could get a massive insurance policy.....
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November 7th, 2016 at 8:20 AM ^
Then maybe it's worth a second roll of the dice.
November 7th, 2016 at 8:20 AM ^
Then maybe it's worth a second roll of the dice.
November 7th, 2016 at 8:46 AM ^
He said a year or so ago that he was staying until he had his degree. A promise he made to his mom. I have no idea how close he is to that though.
I wouldn't be shocked if he did come back. I know what I'd do in his position though and it ain't play for free.
November 7th, 2016 at 8:04 AM ^
I don't think he should go pro until we beat MSU and OSU.
November 6th, 2016 at 7:07 PM ^
This isn't even a Jourdan Lewis situation where there's a chance he sticks around for another year. He just so obviously is ready to be in the NFL and will be a lock top 10 pick (probably top 5). Happy for him and hope he goes out with some hardware
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November 6th, 2016 at 7:09 PM ^
Gonna miss Peppers next year, but the kid earned that top 5 pick. Good luck to the young man.
November 6th, 2016 at 8:18 PM ^
We will all miss him. He has to do what is best for Jabrill and his family. IMO, that will be heading to the NFL. Why subject yourself to another year of abuse when he is so ready for the next level.
Then, when his NFL days are done, come back to Michigan and get your piece of paper.
November 6th, 2016 at 7:09 PM ^
But naw, Lamar Jackson is better at football than him.
/s
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November 6th, 2016 at 7:11 PM ^
I was hoping for a Marlin Jackson X Leon Hall hybrid...thank you Brady Hoke.
November 6th, 2016 at 7:11 PM ^
Can you imagine if Fred Jackson were asked to evaluate him?
November 6th, 2016 at 7:49 PM ^
He has the strength of Hercules, the speed of a faster Usain Bolt, the smarts of a bi-pedal Stephen Hawking, the looks of...
November 6th, 2016 at 8:28 PM ^
You're doing it wrong--Fred Jackson would EXAGGERATE Jabrill's qualities.
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November 6th, 2016 at 7:14 PM ^
Good for peppers! I don't know where he'll play but he's as good as gone
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November 6th, 2016 at 7:56 PM ^
Cleveland.
November 6th, 2016 at 9:01 PM ^
There is no way a player with his skill sets should be relegated to being a jester for one of the worst teams in the NFL.
November 6th, 2016 at 9:19 PM ^
I hope he goes to the Lions or Giants -- his two "hometown" teams.
November 6th, 2016 at 10:52 PM ^
Why would you hope he goes to the Lions?
November 6th, 2016 at 11:30 PM ^
teams that would be worse, but I hear you. He'd be miserable on Detroit's defense.
November 7th, 2016 at 2:16 AM ^
a top 5 pick obviously... Browns, Jax, Jets, bears, niners... possibly either TB or probably not Car but maybe. of the likely teams I listed (all but Carolina bc they have enough talent to get to 7 wins I assume they will) I'd say he better hope the Jets get him. he can learn from a great like Revis if they want him to be a corner or safety and they have a talented defense amday wanna use his speed out of the backfield offensively given neither Forte or Powell are speedy.
November 6th, 2016 at 10:05 PM ^
Tyler O'Connor will likely be available for Cleveland's first round pick.
November 6th, 2016 at 7:22 PM ^
Wrong! I know these guys are terrible talent evaluators because I have state fans tell me otherwise. They say he's too small for LB and too big and slow for a DB, so there is no spot for him in the pros. And these fans are very knowledgeable because they've been watching college football since it started like eight years ago.
November 6th, 2016 at 7:25 PM ^
I think he is an offensive player in the league. Running back maybe. Great defensive player obviously but his speed and power would be useful offensively to any team.
November 6th, 2016 at 7:42 PM ^
I think his ceiling is a hybrid LB/safety, and a huge difference maker on defense, as well as a dangerous returner. If I'm a GM, I'm banking on all that, but if somehow it doesn't work out - he could be a great RB or maybe a Harvin type playmaker. I just put more value on him playing D because RBs usually don't last long.
November 6th, 2016 at 7:47 PM ^
Zero chance he plays more than a few plays on offense in NFL, if that.
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November 6th, 2016 at 9:03 PM ^
You think he's only good for a 3-5 year career with the shield?
November 6th, 2016 at 7:24 PM ^
My prediction; if Jabrill were to throw even 1 td pass that flies over 15 yards and shows a moderate level of touch on the ball, while continuing to do what he's been doing already, he'd win the Heisman.
I say we try it sometime.
November 6th, 2016 at 7:48 PM ^
Maybe we're saving this for OSU
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November 6th, 2016 at 8:00 PM ^
nothing to see there. no need to prep. guy won't even play O when we play ohio.
and as to his pro prospects, heck, he wouldn't even start for sparty or ohio. won't make it in the league. needs his degree, possibly a masters, great career after college in the financial industry, maybe pharmaceutical sales, something where his personality shows through.
November 6th, 2016 at 8:30 PM ^
Lamar Jackson is going to win by a very large margin
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November 6th, 2016 at 8:48 PM ^
Louisville would have to drop another game and Jackson would have to look human in it a la Fournette last season. Even in their sole loss this season Jackson still had 457 yards of offense and 3 TDs in it.
As it stands right now, Lamar Jackson has 3934 yards of total offense and 45 TDs... Those are just video game numbers.
November 7th, 2016 at 1:43 AM ^
Yes they are, but McCaffery had video game numbers last year and didn't win.
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November 7th, 2016 at 10:27 AM ^
always get the shaft because they don't stay up to watch the Pac-12 games.
November 6th, 2016 at 7:24 PM ^
The Polamalu comparison is apt, in my opinion (as a Steelers fan).
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