Cerritos (2009): Was fourth among defensive linemen with 32 tackles, which included a season-high seven stops against East Los Angeles College… Finished third on the team with four quarterback sacks, along with 6½ tackles for loss… Also had five stops against Chaffey College…..

La Habra HS: Was a member of two CIF championship teams for head coach Frank Mazzotta Jr., who is the son of Falcon head coach Frank Mazzotta… Team also won the Freeway League two years in a row… Named the team’s Defensive Lineman of the Year, as well as All-CIF, All-Area and 1^st Team all-league as a senior… Posted 85 tackles, with 31 solo tackles and 28 tackles for loss… Earned all-league honors as a junior, as well as the team’s Rookie of the Year… Also played basketball…..

Personal: Is working on a minor in physical education… Would like to transfer to the University of Maryland… Has three siblings – Will (17), Ben (12) and Erin (11)… Is the son of Bob and Kelly Peppard… Born in Whittier, CA on April 18, 1991…..