Perkis-Size Me

May 12th, 2017 at 9:23 PM ^

Best of luck, buddy. Play hard, get that second contract, and get the fuck out of the shithole that is Cleveland.

Get yourself to Green Bay, Pittsburgh, New England, or somewhere that will get you a championship.

LabattsBleu

May 12th, 2017 at 10:01 PM ^

Its easy to forget the extended support system that all these kids have, and needed, to get to this level...

Seeing Jabrill celebrate with all those that loved and supported him before he was Jabrill Peppers is a very heartwarming and life affirming moment...the moment he got drafted, you were able to understand what a relief it was for him and a culmination of years of hard work... great moment with him and his mom esp with Mother's Day tomorrow.

With all the Michigan guys that were drafted, I find myself extremely excited to start watching the NFL again...

except for the Patriots of course.

Not a Browns fan, but hoping that he proves the doubters wrong and has an excemptional rookie season

 

LabattsBleu

May 13th, 2017 at 3:16 PM ^

ah, sorry, i guess i wasn't clear...The Patriots are the only team i currently watch in the NFL...

with all the Michigan players drafted, I am now excited for many more teams and will watch more NFL football as a result and not just the patriots

Ricky Spanish

May 12th, 2017 at 10:51 PM ^

Seeing Jabril surrounded with his family and friends celebrating the moment has worked so hard for. Seeing the pure emotion of him and his mother reminds you that these men do not care where they go. The NFL is the NFL, being drafted anywhere is a testament to your hard work and countless hours put into the grind. 

Congratulations Jabril. You did it. 

Wolfman

May 13th, 2017 at 12:09 AM ^

As multiple posters have mentioned, there was a lot of love in that house and when you are faced with all the challenges he was, it's obvious it was needed and it's a wonderful ending to this chapter of his life for his entire support group.

Thank you Coach Partridge for recognizing and showcasing his talents. Thanks to Coach Hoke, Mattison and every member of the current staff. Most of all, thank you Jabrill. Now go out and add many more chapters and make sure the ending is a happy one. 

drz1111

May 13th, 2017 at 9:23 AM ^

Jabrill Peppers NFL Draft Diary:

Thursday.  The big day.  He hated big days.  He woke at 1 in the afternoon with his head pounding in an empty bed.  It hadn't been empty the night before.  The condom wrapper on the nightstand told him that.  Molly again.  He had to stop - he knew he had to stop - but the beat drew him in.  It was a big day, a hard day.  He couldn't do a day like this without help.  Stumbling to the bathroom, he poured syrup into a two-day-old cup of flat Sprite.  He drank, deeply.  The fog came.  No thoughts of last night, of nothing.  Jabrill feared two things today, and two things only:  failure and the Browns.  With the lean, he couldn't fear.

superstringer

May 13th, 2017 at 11:12 AM ^

That was great.

Gotta say tho TBH .... when he and his mom were at the moment of the draft pick... I was wondering, were they crying bc he got drafted ... or bc he got drafted by the BROWNS.

uncleFred

May 13th, 2017 at 12:59 PM ^

I was most moved by this part of her comments. "... because it was once said that it's a shame for your gifts to open a door for you that your character can not keep open ...". 

So very true and both mother and son have an abundance of character.  Mrs. Peppers you've done a heck of a job.

Good luck Jabrill. Thanks for all you've given to Michigan. I look forward to watching you for years to come. 

UM Griff

May 13th, 2017 at 7:01 PM ^

Jabrill will continue to impress and make new fans at the next level. His mom is a true inspiration and has a wonderful son to show for all the hard work she put into being a parent. A true Michigan Man.