UNC in the NFL: Julius Peppers Raves About Mitch Trubisky

Posted Oct 27, 2017
Former Chicago Bears star Julius Peppers returned to Soldier Field in a matchup against rookie Mitch Trubisky in Week 7. Peppers and Trubisky may play different sides of the ball, but their similarities are undeniable. The two both starred in Chapel Hill and were second off the board in their respective drafts. In a postgame interview, eppers praised the young signal caller. (Keeping It Heel)

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