NFL Draft 2017: 10 Biggest Hits From First Round
By Jordan Luth
Safety . Cleveland Browns. Jabrill Peppers. 6. player. 53.
His draft stock was so up in the air no one really knew where he would fall. After he tested positive for a diluted sample, it was even more of a mystery.
At Michigan, Peppers did everything. He played at 10 different positions last year. Including a few snaps at quarterback. He entered the draft as a safety, yet he only has one career interception. Is it because he didn’t play a lot of snaps as a safety? Or because his coverage skills are sub-par?
Peppers has versatility, which is something teams look for in the modern NFL. A player who can line up in all three phases of the game is invaluable.
Either way, Peppers will provide a lot of energy and a lot of versatility for the Browns. Don’t be surprised if they use Peppers as their kick returner and as their punt returner next year.