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Julius Peppers

DE

Julius Peppers came into the league as a 1st-round selection (2nd overall) in 2002, drafted out of North Carolina. His most recent season came in 2018 with CAR, capping a 17-season NFL career. He graded out among the best DEFs in the league last season — a 66.3 ScoutIndex Rating, the 86th percentile at the position.

Size

6'7", 295#

College

North Carolina

Draft

Rd 1, 2nd overall (2002)

Seasons

2002–2018

2017 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
80

96th percentile among DEFs

15 games

Splash plays×0.15+1.21
Pass rush×0.3+2.79
Ball skills×0.25-0.69
Run defense×0.2+1.51
Availability×0.1+1.05

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2018CAR66.315
2017CAR8015
2016GB71.114
2015GB76.216
2014GB85.916
2013CHI7813
2012CHI85.515
2011CHI84.615
2010CHI85.216
2009CAR95.516
2008CAR92.615
2007CAR6414
2006CAR90.614
2005CAR78.516
2004CAR98.416
2003CAR70.116
2002CAR9912

Career profile

Julius Peppers has appeared in 254 regular-season games across 17 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: CAR (2002–2009), CHI (2010–2013), GB (2014–2016), CAR (2017–2018).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2002: a 99.0, in the 100th percentile among DEFs that year.

2017 splits

regular season

2017 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonNO——
Week 1SF—46.4
Week 2BUF—84.4
Week 4NE—94.6
Week 5DET—86.5
Week 6PHI—66
Week 7CHI—57.2
Week 8TB—68.3
Week 9ATL—39.8
Week 10MIA—39.9
Week 12NYJ—70.7
Week 13NO—40.3
Week 14MIN—93.2
Week 15GB—48.5
Week 16TB—72.9
Week 17ATL—39.1

Julius Peppers — common questions

What position does Julius Peppers play?
Julius Peppers is listed as a DE.
Which teams has Julius Peppers played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Julius Peppers has played for CAR (2002–2009), CHI (2010–2013), GB (2014–2016), CAR (2017–2018).
Where did Julius Peppers go to college?
Julius Peppers played college football at North Carolina.
When was Julius Peppers drafted?
Julius Peppers was selected in round 1, 2nd overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Julius Peppers scored?
Julius Peppers has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Julius Peppers's ScoutIndex Rating?
Julius Peppers rated 66.3 for 2018, the 86th percentile among DEFs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 1, 2002

Also from North Carolina