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Former Utes safety Eric Weddle is an interesting dude.

Weddle, arguably one of the best safeties in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers, sat down with the NFL Network to talk about his imposing beard, his start as a football player, his love of R. Kelly and his interception of Peyton Manning in the playoffs as a rookie.

-Brennan Smith

Twitter: @BrennanJSmith