When he was taken with the second pick of the '02 Draft by the Panthers, scouts drooled over UNC star Julius Peppers' potential. He oozed ability, and at 6'7" with 4.68 40-yard speed, looked ready to transform the defensive end position.

This was the same kid who, at Southern Nash Senior High School, ran for 3,501 yards and 46 touchdowns as a running back, won the state championship as a triple jumper and was voted all-conference as a power forward for four consecutive years.

He would eventually walk on to the North Carolina men's basketball team under Bill Guthridge.

Since his prolific prep days, Peppers has, like expected, transformed his position. 473 tackles, 100 sacks, eight interceptions, 32 intimidated right tackles. Placing name into consideration, Julius Peppers is the perfect football player.