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Midseason First and Second Team All-American Projections

By Zach Bigalke

Oct 22, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs the ball against North Carolina State Wolfpack linebacker Airius Moore (58) during the first quarter at Papa John
Oct 22, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs the ball against North Carolina State Wolfpack linebacker Airius Moore (58) during the first quarter at Papa John /
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Oct 8, 2016; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Jabrill Peppers (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during their game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at High Points Solutions Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Jabrill Peppers (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during their game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at High Points Solutions Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /

ALL: Jabrill Peppers (Michigan)

Jabrill Peppers will probably get named as an All-American linebacker, but most lists will likely also have the do-everything star listed as their all-purpose selection as well. A phenomenal athlete who was named by the Sporting News as a second-team All-American at defensive back last year, Peppers provides a number of skills for Jim Harbaugh’s team. He leads a stout Wolverines defense with 10.5 tackles for loss to go along with 2.5 sacks and 41 total tackles.

Peppers also averages over 30 yards per kickoff return, 16 yards per punt return, and has a return touchdown already this season. He has also chipped part time on offense, including a 74-yard rushing effort against Rutgers. The ironman athlete is one of Michigan’s best defenders and one of their more versatile weapons on offense and special teams. With six tackles and more than 70 all-purpose yards per game, the Michigan man truly deserves this honor in 2016.

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