DeAngelo Peterson

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DeAngelo Rico-Thomas Peterson[1] (born January 11, 1989) is a former American football tight end. He played college football at Louisiana State University. He signed with St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2012.

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DeAngelo Peterson
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Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1989-01-11) January 11, 1989 (age 35)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:243 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High school:Desire Street Academy
(Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
College:LSU
Undrafted:2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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College career

Peterson played college football at LSU. In his freshman year, he played in 13 games and recorded 6 tackles mainly on special teams.[2]

In his sophomore year, he had 5 receptions, 82 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns.[2] On November 7, 2009, he recorded 2 receptions for 40 yards and a touchdown against No.3 ranked Alabama but LSU lost 24-15.[3] On November 28, 2009, he had a 15-yard receiving touchdown against Arkansas as LSU won in Overtime 33-30.[4]

In his junior year, he had 16 receptions and 198 receiving yards.[2] On October 2, 2010, he recorded 5 receptions for 45 yards against Tennessee helping No.12 ranked LSU wins 16-14.[5] On October 9, 2010, he recorded 2 receptions for 38 yards against No.14 ranked Florida as LSU wins 33-29.[6]

In his senior year, he played in 14 games (5 starts) and had 18 receptions, 179 receiving yards and receiving touchdown.[2] On September 3, 2011, he recorded 4 receptions for 62 yards against No. 3 ranked Oregon helping LSU win 40-27.[7] On September 10, 2011, he had a nine-yard reception against Northwestern State as LSU wins 49-3.[8] On January 9, 2012, in the BCS Championship Game, he recorded one reception for 7 yards.

Statistics

More information Receiving, Rushing ...
Receiving Rushing
SeasonTeamGPRecYdsAvgLNGTDAttYdsAvgLNGTD
2008LSU Tigers 1300000----------
2009LSU Tigers 1358216.4282----------
2010LSU Tigers 131619812.440012323.0230
2011LSU Tigers 14181799.92911-8-8.000
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Source:[9]

Professional career

More information Height, Weight ...
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dashThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m)
238 lb
(108 kg)
3212 9124.76 s7.19 s36.0 in
(0.91 m)
10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)
18 reps
All values from NFL Combine[10]
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St. Louis Rams

On April 30, 2012, Peterson signed as an undrafted free agent with the St. Louis Rams following the 2012 NFL draft.[1][11] On August 31, 2012, he was released during final roster cuts.

Washington Redskins

On September 3, 2012, he signed with the Washington Redskins to join the practice squad.[12][13]

Peterson was signed to reserve contract on January 8, 2013.[14] On June 12, the Redskins waived-injured him due to a broken foot.[15] The next day he cleared waivers and was placed on the team's injured reserve.[16] On July 25, 2013, Peterson was waived by the Washington Redskins.

Denver Broncos

On August 6, 2013, Peterson was signed by the Denver Broncos.[17] On August 25, 2013, he was waived by the Broncos.[18]

References

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