(S2) - Weekend PT #6 - Childhood Hero

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Growing up I aspired to become one of the best defensive players in the game of football. So it is natural I idolized one of the top NFL players of my childhood in Julius Peppers. He was a 6'7" 290 pound freak athlete out of UNC and was a superstar from the moment he stepped on the field as a rookie for the Carolina Panthers. He impacted the game in every possible way a defensive end could. He was always in the backfield racking up sacks, tackles for loss, and forced fumbles. His long arms and freak athleticism led to many tipped passes that became interceptions. That physical ability was also extremely valuable on special teams. He blocked thirteen kicks in his career, the 2nd most all time in the NFL. He got into the end zone six times in his incredible career as well via interception and fumble return touchdowns. He also had amazing durability. He has missed only six games over fifteen years. Let's also not forget he is currently sitting number five in the all time sack leaders list. Peppers is my favorite player of all time, a first ballot hall of fame lock, and the perfect player to model my game after. (205)