ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Khaleke Hudson is vying to replace Heisman Trophy finalist Jabrill Peppers at the viper position for the University of Michigan football defense. He's constantly watching video tape of Peppers to make the same transition Peppers did, going from safety to the hybrid linebacker role that demands substantial versatility with a blend of strength and speed.
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However, Hudson also walks in Peppers' shoes in another way, a very tragic way.
"I lost my father to gun violence in McKeesport," Hudson said of his Pennsylvania hometown near Pittsburgh.