PEPPERS ON THE GRIDIRON
Peppers has already won three football state titles, and is looking for a fourth this fall.
Photo by Vincent Carchietta
After transferring from Don Bosco Prep in the spring of his sophomore year, Peppers was the catalyst to a stunning state title run for Paramus Catholic, which snapped Don Bosco Prep's streak of six consecutive Non Public, Group IV titles.
He lined up just about everywhere for the Paladins, including running back, receiver, cornerback and safety. He also returned kicks. In the process, he accumulated one of the more impressive highlight reels of any recruit.
He's big, fast, and strong — but coaches say it's something extra that differentiates Peppers from other elite athletes.
"He's powerful, fast, explosive, quick. But what separates him is his mental aspect of the game, where he fits in certain plays and schemes. He's extremely intelligent."
Here's a rundown of Peppers' accomplishments on the football field:
*MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year in 2010
*MaxPreps National Sophomore of the Year in 2011
*MaxPreps Junior All-American in 2012
*Three state titles in three seasons
*The No. 3 recruit in
the Top 247
