In less than two months, Carolina Panthers icon Julius Peppers will officially take his rightful spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But who will be the person introducing him into football immortality?
As announced on Tuesday, Carl Carey—Julius’ longtime friend, mentor and agent—will present Peppers for enshrinement. Carey will introduce Peppers via video and join him on stage to unveil his bronze bust.
The relationship you form with a mentor is incredibly special. For Julius Peppers, he has made a longtime friend out of his relationship with Carl Carey.
Carey will present Peppers for enshrinement as a member of the Class of 2024.
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— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) June 4, 2024
Peppers is one of seven members in this year’s class—as he’ll be enshrined alongside Dwight Freeney, Randy Gradishar, Devin Hester, Andre Johnson, Steve McMichael and Patrick Willis. The presenters for those inductees, per the Pro Football Hall of Fame, are as follows:
- Freeney — Jim Irsay, Indianapolis Colts owner & CEO
- Gradishar — Tom Jackson, former Denver Broncos teammate
- Hester — Juanita Brown, mother
- Johnson — Gary Kubiak, former Houston Texans head coach
- McMichael — Jarrett Payton, longtime friend and sports anchor
- Willis — Ernicka Willis, sister
The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Aug. 3 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton.
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