Julius Peppers

Julius Peppers

Julius Frazier Peppers is an American football defensive end for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League . Nicknamed The Freak Of Nature he played college football for the University of North Carolina, and earned All-American honors. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers second overall in the 2002 NFL Draft, and has played professionally for the Panthers and Chicago Bears. The youngest of three siblings, Peppers was born in Wilson, North Carolina, and raised in nearby Bailey. By the time he was a freshman at Bailey's Southern Nash Senior High School, Peppers had grown to...
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quick facts
Birthdate:January 18, 1980
Birthplace:Wilson, North Carolina
Age:32
Height:6' 11"
Weight:287 lbs.
All Positions Played:Defensive end
Education:University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Also known as:The Freak of Nature, Julius Frazier Peppers, Big Head

Current football team for Julius Peppers

Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
Venue:Soldier Field
Owned by:Virginia Halas McCaskey
Current Coach:Lovie Smith

The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Bears have won nine NFL Championships . The Bears hold the NFL records for the most enshrinees...
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Former football teams for Julius Peppers

Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers
Defensive end
Tenure:2002 - 2009 (7 years)

Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Location:Chapel Hill
Founded:December 11, 1789
Colors:Carolina Blue, White
Mascot:Rameses

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. First enrolling students in 1795, it is one of several schools to claim the title of the oldest public university in the United States. In recent years, the...
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NFL players from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
NamePositionMost recent team
Greg Warren Long snapper Pittsburgh Steelers
Gerald Sensabaugh Safety Dallas Cowboys
Wallace Wright Wide receiver Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jeff Saturday Center Green Bay Packers
Julius Peppers Defensive end Chicago Bears
Kentwan Balmer Defensive tackle Washington Redskins
Garrett Reynolds Offensive tackle Atlanta Falcons
Greg Little Wide receiver Cleveland Browns
Johnny White Running back Buffalo Bills
Robert Quinn Defensive end St. Louis Rams
T.J. Yates Quarterback Houston Texans
Hakeem Nicks Wide receiver New York Giants
Brandon Tate Wide receiver Cincinnati Bengals
Shaun Draughn Running back Kansas City Chiefs
Marvin Austin Defensive tackle New York Giants
Cam Thomas Defensive tackle San Diego Chargers
Michael McAdoo Defensive end Baltimore Ravens
Richard Quinn Tight end Washington Redskins
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Hometown of Julius Peppers

Wilson
Wilson, North Carolina
Population:39,039

Wilson is a city and the county seat of Wilson County in the Coastal Plain region of the U.S. state of North Carolina. The 18th largest city in the state, Wilson had a population of 49,167 according to the 2010 census. Wilson is located at 35°43′52″N...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Which educational institution did Julius Peppers attend?
  • A:
    Julius Peppers was a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  • Q:
    How tall is Julius Peppers?
  • A:
    He is 6 feet, 7 inches tall.

Awards & Accolades

  • Chuck Bednarik Award
    2001
  • NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
    2002
  • Rotary Lombardi Award
    2001
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