Happy Birthday to Julius Peppers!
Packers LB Julius Peppers celebrates his birthday on January 18th. See photos and facts from his career. Photos by Evan Siegle and Matt Becker, packers.com.
Started all 34 games during his career at North Carolina (1999-2001) and posted 167 tackles (128 solo), including 53 tackles for a loss, 30½ sacks, five interceptions, 18 passes defensed, five forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries
Played in all 16 games during the 2016 regular season, recording 7.5 sacks, 3 passes defensed, 2 forced fumbles and a fumble recovery
Only player in NFL history with 100-plus sacks (136) and 10-plus interceptions (11).
Earned his ninth trip to the Pro Bowl last season (2004-06, 2008-12, 2015).
Was named to the NFL's All-Decade Team for the 2000s.
Ranks No. 1 in the league among active players with 13 blocked kicks (12 field goals, one extra point). Recorded 11 interceptions from 2002-15, tied for No. 6 among active NFL linebackers and defensive linemen over that span.
Has earned NFC Defensive Player of the Month honors four times (November 2004, October 2006, November 2010, November 2011). Was named the NFL Rookie of the Month in October 2002.
