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Rating the defensive linemen

By Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com

Thursday, April 11, 2002

Rating the defensive line prospects for the April 20-21 draft: DE Julius Peppers, North Carolina, 6-6 ¼, 282: Possesses natural pass-rush ability, long arms, an explosive first step and an inherent knack for being able to flatten out and corner around the offensive tackle. Has some problems getting disengaged when he doesn't beat the tackle with his first move and hasn't learned to use hands well enough to shed blocks. Cut high and vulnerable to chop-blocks. Superb athlete with nice change of d ...

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