Julius Peppers on what a real HOFer is

Now I'm going to close with what being a Hall of Famer means to me. It's not about how many touchdowns you scored or how many super bowl rings you have, even though those things are nice. It really comes down to who you are at your core and what's in your heart. Are you resilient? Do you stand tall in the face of adversity when things get tough? Or do you quit? Do you acknowledge other people's contributions to your success? Or do you make it all about you? Being a Hall of Famer is one of my crowning achievements, but it extends far beyond pro football. It extends to my family, and it extends to my daily life. Everyone can't play in the NFL and everyone can't have a bus here in Canton, but everyone can be a Hall of Famer. In your own life, you can be a Hall of Fame dad, a Hall of Fame student, teacher, spouse, coworker, friend. Whatever it is, whatever it is that you do, do it with respect, integrity, passion, resilience, dedication and gratitude. That alone will make you a Hall of Fame person. And you, too can have a legacy that lives on forever. Thank you and God bless.