The legendary Dick Clark once described music as “the soundtrack of your life.” We can’t argue with that, so we checked in with some of today’s gridiron stars to discover what they listen to when throwing the weights around or getting prepped for Sunday.

Julius Peppers, Defensive End, Carolina Panthers
Against All Odds: 2Pac
Bottom of the Map: Young Jeezy
Dre Day: Dr. Dre
It Was a Good Day: Ice Cube
Rumble Young Man Rumble: Juelz Santana
Let’s Get It/Sky’s the Limit: Young Jeezy
Bankhead: T.I.

Bob Sanders, Safety, Indianapolis Colts
Put On: Young Jeezy, feat. Kanye West
Hero: NaS

Peyton Manning, Quarterback, Indianapolis Colts
Rocky Top (Unofficial University of Tennessee fight song): Pride of the Southland Band

Brandon Jacobs, Running Back, New York Giants
“I’m definitely a Young Jeezy guy. I like a lot of Jeezy.”

Jake Long, Offensive Tackle, Miami Dolphins
“I go for Metallica and AC/DC to get me pumped up before the game.”

Lee Evans, Wide Receiver, Buffalo Bills
“I listen to some hip-hop to get hyped up and some R&B to mellow me out. I usually start with the R&B, then as game time approaches, I throw on the hip-hop to get me going.”

Chris Chambers, Wide Receiver, San Diego Chargers
“I like listening to soul stuff, like Common, and I like rap. It depends on what’s hot that week, because I make myself a CD.