Kevin Peterson facts for kids
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Born: | March 22, 1994 Wagoner, Oklahoma, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Wagoner (Wagoner, Oklahoma) | ||||||||
| College: | Oklahoma State (2012–2015) | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2016 | ||||||||
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Kevin Lamont Peterson, born on March 22, 1994, is a former American football player. He played as a cornerback, which is a defensive position. Kevin played college football for Oklahoma State University. After college, he joined several professional teams, including the Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Rams, and Arizona Cardinals. Today, Kevin is a coach for college football players at Colorado State University - Pueblo.
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Early Life and High School Football
Kevin Peterson grew up in Wagoner, Oklahoma. He played high school football at Wagoner High School. During his senior year in 2011, he was a star player. He ran for over 1,600 yards and scored 25 touchdowns.
He also made 42 tackles and caught 3 interceptions. His amazing play helped Wagoner win their first-ever Class 4A State championship in football. In 2011, he was named Oklahoma's Defensive Player of the Year. He also earned All-American honors, meaning he was one of the best players in the country.
Besides football, Kevin was also a talented athlete in other sports. He competed in track and basketball for Wagoner High School. In May 2011, he won state championships in both the 100-meter and 200-meter races.
College Football Career
Kevin Peterson played college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. He was a key player from 2012 to 2015. In his first year (2012), he played in 13 games. He made 16 solo tackles and helped break up 2 passes.
In 2013, he started 11 games. He recorded 20 solo tackles, 2 interceptions, and 4 pass breakups. A pass breakup is when a defensive player stops a pass from reaching its target.
His 2014 season was very strong. He started all 13 games and made 53 solo tackles. He also had 2 interceptions and broke up 11 passes. In 2015, he played in 12 games, starting 11. He made 36 solo tackles, 1 interception, and recovered 1 fumble. A fumble recovery is when a player picks up a ball that an opponent dropped.
In 2015, Kevin was recognized as one of the best college cornerbacks. He was a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, given to the best defensive back in college football. He also earned First-team All-Big 12 Conference honors and was named a team captain. Kevin studied education while at Oklahoma State. After his college career, he was invited to play in the Senior Bowl in January 2016, but he couldn't play due to an ankle injury.
Professional Football Career
Joining the NFL
Before the 2016 NFL draft, experts thought Kevin Peterson was one of the top cornerbacks. They predicted he might be picked in the later rounds of the draft. They noted his quickness and ability to cover receivers.
Here are some of his athletic test results from the NFL Combine:
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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| 5 ft 10+3⁄8 in (1.79 m) |
181 lb (82 kg) |
31+1⁄2 in (0.80 m) |
8+5⁄8 in (0.22 m) |
4.66 s | 1.59 s | 2.67 s | 4.31 s | 6.94 s | 35.5 in (0.90 m) |
10 ft 1 in (3.07 m) |
14 reps | |
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Chicago Bears
Kevin started his professional career by signing with the Chicago Bears in May 2016. He joined the team as an undrafted free agent, meaning he wasn't chosen in the draft but was signed afterward. He was with the Bears for a short time before moving on.
Los Angeles Rams
In December 2016, Kevin joined the Los Angeles Rams practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but are not on the main roster. They can be called up to play if needed.
In 2017, Kevin was moved between the active roster and the practice squad several times. This means he was sometimes on the main team and sometimes on the practice squad.
In 2018, Kevin suffered a serious injury, a torn ACL, during a preseason game. An ACL injury is a tear in a ligament in the knee. This injury meant he had to miss the entire season and was placed on injured reserve. The Rams made it to Super Bowl LIII that year, but they lost to the New England Patriots. Kevin was released by the Rams in August 2019.
Arizona Cardinals
On September 1, 2019, the Arizona Cardinals claimed Kevin Peterson. This means they picked him up after the Rams released him. He played in 14 games for the Cardinals that season. He made 22 tackles and defended two passes before an injury placed him on injured reserve in December.
In 2020, Kevin re-signed with the Cardinals. He played in 12 games, making six tackles and recovering a fumble. He also had to spend some time on injured reserve due to a concussion.
In his final season in 2021, Kevin played in four games for the Cardinals. He mostly played on special teams, which are units used for plays like kickoffs and punts. He finished the year with eight tackles.
