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Panthers potential future Hall of Fame inductees

By Brandon Scott

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 02: Detailed view of Hall of Fame busts during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Press Conference at the New Orleans Convention Center on February 2, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 02: Detailed view of Hall of Fame busts during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Press Conference at the New Orleans Convention Center on February 2, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 12: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers prepares to rush against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 12, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Julius Peppers, DE

The North Carolina native, Julius Peppers, is going to Canton. Currently ranking fourth, all-time, in sacks the Panthers defensive end is just five and one-half away from entering the top three. Everyone ahead of him – Bruce Smith, Reggie White and Kevin Greene – has already been recognized.

Peppers recorded 11 sacks last year and although his playing days are limited, expect him to venture into third place at some point this year. A nine-time Pro Bowl nominee with three All-Pro selections, Peppers was a defensive rookie of the year and member of the NFL 2000’s All Decade Team.

His jacket size and bust should be pre-ordered for exactly five years from the date of his announced retirement.

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