Julius Peppers A Finalist For Pro Football Hall of Fame Posted Dec 28, 2023 North Carolina Tar Heels football legend and defensive end Julius Peppers was announced on Wednesday as one of fifteen players named as a finalist for the Class of 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame. Peppers had an outstanding career with accolades and impressive stats a mile long, including being fourth on the NFL's all-time sack list with 159.5. (Keeping It Heel)