
Chad Peppars was a versatile, active Oregon DB who showed up in key moments
Chad Peppars was a reserve corner/DB for Oregon whose value came from reliability, versatility, and production in limited snaps rather than headline-grabbing volume. In the 2009 season, he played seven games, logged a season-high 29 snaps at Washington, and finished with three tackles and two pass break-ups; he also led all players with 10 total tackles in Oregon’s 2009 spring game, hinting at a defender who competes hard and can flash in coverage and run support. That profile makes him a useful depth piece for a secondary needing toughness, flexibility, and situational dependability.[1][8]