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Dimitroff on Michigan's Peppers: 'He's a Winner'

Michigan’s Jabrill Peppers has been dubbed by several draft experts as one of the most intriguing playersin this year’s draft class.

And his versatility has peaked interest from Falcons head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff.

“He’s a winner, plain and simple,” Dimitroff said of Peppers during his pre-draft press conference. “He’s a smart football player and a tough, tough competitive guy who is versatile. I think he’ll do well in this league.”

Peppers played 933 snaps at 15 different positions during his final season in Ann Arbor, ultimately winning the Paul Hornung Award given to the nation’s most versatile player.