Following a 2016 season that earned him Heisman Trophy consideration, Michigan Wolverines defender Jabrill Peppers announced his entry into the 2017 NFL draft Tuesday.
Peppers revealed his choice in an interview with Sports Illustrated's Pete Thamel: "It's one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. I'm choosing between cementing my legacy as a college player and starting my pro legacy. It's something you dream of when you were a kid. I was torn between the two."
Peppers was a do-everything player for the Wolverines in 2016, as he saw action at both safety and linebacker, defensively, while also lining up at running back and wide receiver, offensively, and providing a dynamic presence in the return game.