NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jabrill Peppers

Chris Giraldo | Multi-Sport Writer

NFL Draft Reports (Safeties)

-Welcome to a new series where me and Jesus Martinez scout some of the best athletes in this years draft. As more and more information is given, we will update accordingly. Or maybe not. We are humans too. In this report we look at general information of a prospect, his off field history, strengths and weaknesses on the field, a summary and a draft projection. Without further ado, lets begin.

Jabrill Peppers 40 yard dash:

School:Michigan 20 yard shuttle:

H&W:6’1, 207 lbs Bench Press:

Age:21 Vertical Jump

Yr: RS Sophomore

On-field

Strengths	Weaknesses
Speed Punt-return threat Good motor Isn’t afraid to get inside a scrum Experienced with many different coverage techniques Great instinct Versatile defender	Needs to add muscle Doesn’t create turnovers Has to open quicker

Off-field: clean

Grades:

Athlelticism: 9

Coverage:7

Run defense:8

Physicality: 8

Ball skills:7

Play recognition: incomplete grade

Effort:9

Overall Grade:8.5

Jabrill Peppers is one of the most exciting prospect in this draft. When watching film, he just flies off the screen. Peppers may have 4.3 speed, he’s a blur out there. There is no real weakness in his play. The lack of turnovers can be pushed aside because he had no control over that. He played safety, linebacker and some corner at Michigan, but I believe he will be a linebacker in the NFL. He is unbelievable against the run and a solid in coverage. What I love about him most is he runs all over the field and will go toe-to-toe with anybody. In fact, he reminds me a lot of Giants All-Pro safety Landon Collins. Regardless of the position he will play, Peppers must add some muscle in order to fight through the wear and tear of the NFL. Oh, you can’t forget about his great return skills.

Projection: Top 10 pick.