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WATCH: Former Bergen Football Star's Crazy Hop For Michigan In Season Opener
Jabrill Peppers jumped over the punter on a return for the MIchigan Wolverines Saturday.
Former Paramus Catholic and current Michigan Wolverine Jabrill Peppers wowed viewers with a leap in his team's season opener Saturday.
Peppers, a junior, knifed through the defense on a 28-yard punt return against Hawaii. The crowd was shocked at the end of the return when Peppers leaped over the Hawaii punter near the sidelines and landed in bounds. The video quickly went viral. The play was called back due to a penalty.
Peppers played two linebacker positions and at safety. He finished the game with seven solo tackles and a sack.
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Michigan Coach Jim Harbaugh called the punt return "brilliant" and praised Peppers' defensive play as well.
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Photo: Jabrill Peppers — By Brad Muckenthaler, used with permission under Creative Commons license
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