Cedric Peerman: Difference between revisions

{{shortShort description|American football runningplayer back(born and special teamer1986)}}

{{Use mdyAmerican datesEnglish|date=JanuaryMay 20192023}}

{{Infobox NFL playerbiography

|image name = Cedric Peerman 2015.JPG

| image_size = 225px

| current_team =Free agent

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|10|10}}

| birth_place = [[Lynchburg, Virginia]], U.S.

| death_date =

|height_ft death_place = 5

|height_in height_ft = 105

| weight_lbs = 212

| college = [[Virginia Cavaliers football|Virginia]]

| draftyear = 2009

| draftround = 6

| draftpick = 185

| pastteams =

| statweek =

| statseason =2017

| statlabel1 = [[Rushing yards]]

| statvalue1 = 349

| statlabel2 = [[Average|Rushing average]]

| statvalue2 = 5.0

| statlabel3 = [[Touchdown|Rushing touchdowns]]

| statvalue3 = 1

| statlabel4 = [[Reception (American football)|Receptions]]

| statvalue4 = 13

| statlabel5 = [[Receiving yards]]

| statvalue5 = 123

| statlabel6 = [[Touchdown|Receiving touchdowns ]]

| statvalue6 =0

'''Cedric Edwin Peerman''' (born October 10, 1986) is aan American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[running back]] andin the [[specialNational teamerFootball League]] (NFL). He was draftedselected by the [[Baltimore Ravens]] in the sixth round of the [[2009 NFL Draftdraft]] and haswas also playeda formember of the [[Cleveland Browns]], [[Detroit Lions]], and [[Cincinnati Bengals]]. He played [[college football]] atfor the [[Virginia Cavaliers football|Virginia Cavaliers]]. He is currently a minister.

==Early yearslife==

Peerman was born in Lynchburg, Virginia to parents Stanley and Melissa Peerman.<ref name="virginiasports.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88799&SPID=10606&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1133516&Q_SEASON=2008 |title=ArchivedCedric copyPeerman Biography - University of Virginia Cavaliers Official Athletic Site - VirginiaSports.com |accessdate=January 23, 2009 |deadurlurl-status=yesdead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120216062835/http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88799&SPID=10606&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1133516&Q_SEASON=2008 |archivedate=February 16, 2012 |df= }}</ref> Peerman grew up working on his family's tobacco farm in Gladys, [[Virginia]].<ref>{{cite namenews |last1="baltimoresun.com">httpSlater |first1=Darryl |title=FARM TALENT HARVESTS |url=https://www.baltimoresundailypress.com/sports2005/football09/bal14/farm-ravens0427,0,5724678.storytalent-harvests/ |access-date=3 December 2024 |work=Daily Press |date=14 September 2005}}</ref> He attended William Campbell High School in Naruna, Virginia. There, he was a four-year starter and played on both offense and defense. He set the Virginia state record for career scoring with 708 points. In his sophomore year, he was moved from [[wide receiver]] to running back and rushed for more than 1,000 yards. As a junior, he rushed for 2,048 yards and 43 touchdowns, and caught 22 passes for 367 yards and seven touchdowns. As a senior, he attempted 222 rushes for 2,016 yards and 43 touchdowns. He was twice named first-team all-state and, as a senior, was named the Virginia state player of the year. Peerman was also named a PrepStar All-American.<ref name="bio">[http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88799&SPID=10606&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1133516&Q_SEASON=2008 Cedric Peerman Biography] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120216062835/http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88799&SPID=10606&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1133516&Q_SEASON=2008 |date=February 16, 2012 }}, University of Virginia Cavaliers Official Athletic Site, retrieved January 22, 2009.</ref>

===2009 NFL CombinePre-draft===

Peerman was selected in the sixth round (185th overall) of the [[2009 NFL Draftdraft]] by the [[Baltimore Ravens]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/draft.htm |access-date=May 13, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was waived during final cuts on September 5.

Peerman was claimed off waivers by the [[Cleveland Browns]] on September 6, 2009.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=AdamSchefter|author=Adam Schefter|number=3803338650|date=September 6, 2009|title=Browns claimed former Ravens 6th-rd pick Cedric Peerman and former Rams tackle Phil Trautwein on waivers. Will need to cut two players...}}</ref> After being inactive for the first two games of the season, Peerman was waived on September 26 when the team signed [[placekicker]] [[Billy Cundiff]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Wilson-Browns-rule-out-J-Lewis-Dawson-Womack-and-Hadnot.html |title=ArchivedWilson: Browns rule out J. Lewis, Dawson, Womack and Hadnot &#124; National Football copyPost |accessdate=September 27, 2009 |deadurlurl-status=yesdead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090928074952/http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Wilson-Browns-rule-out-J-Lewis-Dawson-Womack-and-Hadnot.html |archivedate=September 28, 2009 |df= }}</ref> The Browns re-signed Peerman to their [[practice squad]] on September 29. He was released on October 28.

On March 7, 2013, the Bengals re-signed Peerman on a two-year deal. He served as the special teams captain for the 2014 and 2015 seasons.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Phelps |first1=Kyle |title=Cedric Peerman is not your typical third-stringer |url=https://www.washingtonpostcincyjungle.com/sports/redskins2017/bengals-sign-rb-cedric-peerman-to-2-year-deal-offer-tenders-to-3-others/201326/0315049336/07/cef76f8ccedric-8772peerman-11e2underappreciated-a80bsigning-3edc779b676f_story.htmlbengals |website=Cincy Jungle |language=en |date=26 March 2017}}</ref> Peerman was named to his first Pro Bowl for the 2015 season as a special teams player.<ref>{{cite web|title=Peerman and Jones Named to Pro Bowl|url=http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Peerman-and-Jones-Named-to-Pro-Bowl/2cf05b56-b59b-46d7-978d-6d4d9e877d8a|website=Bengals.com|date=January 26, 2016|accessdate=March 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170319113458/http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Peerman-and-Jones-Named-to-Pro-Bowl/2cf05b56-b59b-46d7-978d-6d4d9e877d8a|archive-date=March 19, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>

On September 4, 2016, Peerman was placed on injured reserve with an elbow injury.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bengals' Cedric Peerman: Placed on IR|url=http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/bengals-cedric-peerman-placed-on-ir/|website=CBSSports.com|date=September 4, 2016 }}</ref> He was activated off injured reserve on November 26, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bengals activate Cedric Peerman, sign Tyler Ott; Derron Smith ruled out vs Ravens|url=http://www.cincyjungle.com/2016/11/26/13752830/bengals-activate-cedric-peerman-sign-tyler-ott-derron-smith-out-vs-ravens|author=Marcum, Jason|website=CincyJungle.com|date=November 26, 2016}}</ref>

On March 23, 2017, Peerman re-signed with the Bengals.<ref>{{cite web|title=Peerman gives kicking game familiar lift|url=http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Peerman-gives-kicking-game-familiar-lift/f6e378a8-4eef-4a9d-bcb7-7676a44c32ba|author=Hobson, Geoff|website=Bengals.com|date=March 23, 2017|access-date=March 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170323214307/http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Peerman-gives-kicking-game-familiar-lift/f6e378a8-4eef-4a9d-bcb7-7676a44c32ba|archive-date=March 23, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on August 29, 2017, after suffering a shoulder injury.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bengals place Cedric Peerman on injured reserve|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/08/29/bengals-place-cedric-peerman-on-injured-reserve/|author=Alper, Josh|website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com|date=August 29, 2017}}</ref>

*[https://web.archive.org/web/20091129130556/http://www.detroitlions.com/team/roster/Cedric-Peerman/f338da6f-fa3a-41b2-9552-2fab066e41ba Detroit Lions bio]

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