Charlie Peprah
Encyclopedia
Charles Yaw "Charlie" Peprah (born February 24, 1983) is an American football
safety for the Green Bay Packers
of the National Football League
. He was drafted by the New York Giants
in the 5th round of the 2006 NFL Draft
. He played college football
at Alabama
.
Peprah has also played for the Atlanta Falcons
.
, general Ignatius Kutu Acheampong. Ruling in a coup d’etat in 1972, Acheampong remained in power until 1977 and was executed in 1979 after a revolution. Acheampong's daughter Elizabeth Acheampong, the last family member to see her father alive, married Josh Peprah, a member of Acheampong's army, and immigrated to Europe and then the United States. Peprah was born in Fort Worth, Texas
and has two brothers, Richard and Josh, college football players at Wyoming
and Wisconsin
respectively. When he was in middle school, his parents divorced, and his father returned to Ghana. Charlie Peprah attended Plano East Senior High School
. As of 2011, Peprah's mother was still working as a Home Depot cashier.
, Peprah totaled 310 tackles (163 solo), nine interceptions (returned two for touchdowns), five fumble recoveries, four forced fumbles, and 24 passes defensed. He played various positions for Alabama including right cornerback and safety. In 2004, Peprah was an Academic All-SEC selection, and as a senior in 2005, Peprah was a second-team All-SEC
pick. At the 2004 Music City Bowl
, Peprah recorded a season-high 11 tackles, 10 of which were solo, but Alabama lost to Minnesota. At the 2006 Cotton Bowl Classic, he had three tackles and a pass defense against Texas Tech
, and Alabama won 13-10. Peprah graduated from Alabama with a bachelor's degree in marketing and master's degree in financial planning.
drafted Peprah in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft
, and the Green Bay Packers
claimed Peprah off waivers on September 3, 2006.
, Peprah ran down Brandon Williams, stopping his punt return at 25 yards. On December 31 against the Chicago Bears
, Peprah pushed Bernard Berrian
out of bounds after Berrian completed a punt return for seven yards.
in the September 16 match against Peprah's former team New York Giants. Tracy White
recovered the fumble, and the Packers later scored a touchdown and won the game 35-13. On November 22 against the Detroit Lions
, Peprah made the first stops of his career with two solo tackles and overall in the season made three special teams tackles.
and played two games with Atlanta on special teams.
, Peprah made five tackles and a quarterback pressure, broke up consecutive Jets passes, and knock the ball out of Jerricho Cotchery
's possession on a fourth down running attempt.
Peprah was the leading tackler for the Packers in Super Bowl XLV
, a 31-25 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers
. Peprah recorded 10 tackles (9 solo). He was the only player in the game to record double digit tackles.
On March 4, 2011, the Packers re-signed Peprah to a 2-year, $2.5 million deal.
On November 6, 2011, he recorded his first interception return for a touchdown in a game against the San Diego Chargers.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
safety for the Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was drafted by the New York Giants
New York Giants
The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
in the 5th round of the 2006 NFL Draft
2006 NFL Draft
The 2006 National Football League Draft, the 71st in league history, took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. For the 27th consecutive year, the draft was telecast on ESPN and ESPN2, with additional coverage offered by ESPNU and, for the first time, by...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Alabama
Alabama Crimson Tide football
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.
Peprah has also played for the Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
.
Personal background
Peprah is the grandson of the former military president of GhanaGhana
Ghana , officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south...
, general Ignatius Kutu Acheampong. Ruling in a coup d’etat in 1972, Acheampong remained in power until 1977 and was executed in 1979 after a revolution. Acheampong's daughter Elizabeth Acheampong, the last family member to see her father alive, married Josh Peprah, a member of Acheampong's army, and immigrated to Europe and then the United States. Peprah was born in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth is the 16th-largest city in the United States of America and the fifth-largest city in the state of Texas. Located in North Central Texas, just southeast of the Texas Panhandle, the city is a cultural gateway into the American West and covers nearly in Tarrant, Parker, Denton, and...
and has two brothers, Richard and Josh, college football players at Wyoming
Wyoming Cowboys football
The Wyoming Cowboys are a college football team that represents the University of Wyoming. They compete in the Mountain West Conference of the Football Bowl Subdivision of NCAA Division I. The team has won 15 conference titles...
and Wisconsin
Wisconsin Badgers football
The Wisconsin Badgers are a college football program that represents the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision and the Big Ten Conference. They play their home games at Camp Randall Stadium, the fourth-oldest stadium in college football...
respectively. When he was in middle school, his parents divorced, and his father returned to Ghana. Charlie Peprah attended Plano East Senior High School
Plano East Senior High School
Plano East Senior High School is a secondary school in Plano, Texas serving high school juniors and seniors. It is part of the Plano Independent School District....
. As of 2011, Peprah's mother was still working as a Home Depot cashier.
College
In 50 games with the Alabama Crimson TideAlabama Crimson Tide football
|TeamName = Alabama football |Image = Alabama Crimson Tide Logo.svg |ImageSize = 110 |Helmet = Alabama Football.png |ImageSize2 = 150 |CurrentSeason = 2011 Alabama Crimson Tide football team...
, Peprah totaled 310 tackles (163 solo), nine interceptions (returned two for touchdowns), five fumble recoveries, four forced fumbles, and 24 passes defensed. He played various positions for Alabama including right cornerback and safety. In 2004, Peprah was an Academic All-SEC selection, and as a senior in 2005, Peprah was a second-team All-SEC
Southeastern Conference
The Southeastern Conference is an American college athletic conference that operates in the southeastern part of the United States. It is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama...
pick. At the 2004 Music City Bowl
Music City Bowl
The Music City Bowl is a post-season American college football bowl game certified by the NCAA that has been played in Nashville, Tennessee, since 1998.-Site:The first Music City Bowl was played at Vanderbilt Stadium in 1998...
, Peprah recorded a season-high 11 tackles, 10 of which were solo, but Alabama lost to Minnesota. At the 2006 Cotton Bowl Classic, he had three tackles and a pass defense against Texas Tech
Texas Tech Red Raiders football
Texas Tech Red Raiders football program is a college football team that represents Texas Tech University . The team competes, as a member of the Big 12 Conference, which is a Division I Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
, and Alabama won 13-10. Peprah graduated from Alabama with a bachelor's degree in marketing and master's degree in financial planning.
NFL career
The New York GiantsNew York Giants
The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
drafted Peprah in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft
2006 NFL Draft
The 2006 National Football League Draft, the 71st in league history, took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. For the 27th consecutive year, the draft was telecast on ESPN and ESPN2, with additional coverage offered by ESPNU and, for the first time, by...
, and the Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
claimed Peprah off waivers on September 3, 2006.
2006
Peprah played eight games for the Packers and four preseason games for the Giants. On December 10 against the San Francisco 49ersSan Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and...
, Peprah ran down Brandon Williams, stopping his punt return at 25 yards. On December 31 against the Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
, Peprah pushed Bernard Berrian
Bernard Berrian
Bernard Berrian is a free agent American football wide receiver who last played for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Chicago Bears in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
out of bounds after Berrian completed a punt return for seven yards.
2007
In his second season with the Packers, Peprah played for all 16 regular season and two playoff games for the Packers. Peprah forced a fumble from kick returner Ahmad BradshawAhmad Bradshaw
Ahmad Bradshaw is an American football running back for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was drafted in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the New York Giants...
in the September 16 match against Peprah's former team New York Giants. Tracy White
Tracy White
Tracy Donnel White is an American football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League . He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2003...
recovered the fumble, and the Packers later scored a touchdown and won the game 35-13. On November 22 against the Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and...
, Peprah made the first stops of his career with two solo tackles and overall in the season made three special teams tackles.
2008
With one start, Peprah played 13 games in 2008 with 19 tackles, two passes defensed, and nine stops on special teams.2009
On November 4, 2009, Peprah signed as a free agent to the Atlanta FalconsAtlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
and played two games with Atlanta on special teams.
2010
The Packers re-signed Peprah on April 26, 2010. After playing on special teams on weeks 1 and 2, Peprah spent the third and fourth games of the season sidelined by a thigh injury. In the October 31 game against the New York JetsNew York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, Peprah made five tackles and a quarterback pressure, broke up consecutive Jets passes, and knock the ball out of Jerricho Cotchery
Jerricho Cotchery
Cotchery was selected by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL draft.-New York Jets:In 2004, Cotchery caught 6 passes for 60 yards in 12 games as the team's 5th receiver...
's possession on a fourth down running attempt.
Peprah was the leading tackler for the Packers in Super Bowl XLV
Super Bowl XLV
Super Bowl XLV was an American football game between the American Football Conference champion Pittsburgh Steelers and the National Football Conference champion Green Bay Packers to decide the National Football League champion for the 2010 season. The game was held at Cowboys Stadium in...
, a 31-25 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
. Peprah recorded 10 tackles (9 solo). He was the only player in the game to record double digit tackles.
On March 4, 2011, the Packers re-signed Peprah to a 2-year, $2.5 million deal.
On November 6, 2011, he recorded his first interception return for a touchdown in a game against the San Diego Chargers.