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Former Paramus Catholic Football Star Jabrill Peppers Named Big Ten Defensive Player Of The Week
Peppers was a nationally-recruited player for the Paladins.
PARAMUS, N.J. — Jabrill Peppers, a former nationally-ranked player at Paramus Catholic High School, was named the Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week.
Peppers, a sophomore, is a linebacker and defensive back with the Michigan Wolvernies.
Peppers had three-and-half tackles for a loss against Colorado, including a sack. He finished the game with nine tackles, including six solo.
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He leads the nation in tackles for a loss with 9.5.
Peppers has already garnered attention from NFL Draft experts about the possibility of going pro next year.
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Bleacher Report NFL Draft Lead Analyst Matt Miller wrote that Peppers already compares to last year's No. 5 overall pick Jalen Ramsey.
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