Gold Jacket Spotlight: Julius Peppers' two-sport prowess drove college foes 'mad'

Posted Apr 1, 2025
Before Pro Football Hall of Famer Julius Peppers created madness for NFL offensive linemen, he participated in March Madness for two seasons at the University of North Carolina. This week’s Gold Jacket Spotlight shines on Peppers’ experience as a member of the Tar Heels' "blue blood" basketball program and a Power Five conference football team. (Pro Football Hall of Fame)

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