Camerun Peoples

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Camerun Peoples
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Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1999-09-14) September 14, 1999 (age 24)
Lineville, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school: Clay Central
(Lineville, Alabama)
College: Appalachian State (2018–2022)
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:American
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× Second-team All-Sun Belt (2020, 2021)
Player stats at PFR

Camerun Peoples (born September 14, 1999) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Edmonton Elks of the CFL. He played college football at Appalachian State. [1] [2]

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Early life

Peoples grew up in Lineville, Alabama and attended Central High School of Clay County. As a senior, he rushed for 1,672 yards and 21 touchdowns on 230 carries. He also had a punt and kickoff return for a touchdown. [3] Peoples would decide to commit to Appalachian State to play college football. [4] [5]

College career

Peoples would play five years at Appalachian State, rushing for 2,830 yards and 33 touchdowns [6] on 455 carries. He also added 11 receptions for 77 yards. [7] In the Mountaineers first game of the 2019 season against East Tennessee State, Peoples would tear his ACL and miss the rest of the season. [8] Peoples best season would come in the 2020 season where he rushed for 1,124 yards, and 12 touchdowns, on 168 carries. He also caught three passes for 15 yards. For his performance on the year he was named second-team All-Sun Belt. [9] [10] Peoples would also have a great 2021 season rushing for 926 yards, and 14 touchdowns, on 166 carries. He also added two catches for 19 yards. For his efforts on the year he was named second-team All-Sun Belt again. [11] [12] After the 2022 season concluded, People announced that he had decided to declare for the upcoming NFL draft. [13]

During his time at Appalachian State, he got in the school record books multiple time finishing 2nd all-time in rushing touchdowns, 4th all-time in rushing yards, and 4th all-time in carries. [14]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+1⁄3 in
(1.86 m)		217 lb
(98 kg)		32+5⁄8 in
(0.83 m)		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		4.61 s1.56 s2.65 s4.56 s7.57 s37 in
(0.94 m)		10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		19 reps
All values from NFL Scouting Combine/Pro Day [15] [16]

Carolina Panthers

After not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Peoples signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent. [17] [18] He was waived on August 26, 2023. [19]

Edmonton Elks

Peoples signed with the Edmonton Elks on February 16, 2024. [20] He was released on June 3, 2024. [21]

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  1. ↑ Mark Inabinett (February 3, 2023). "Former Alabama prep star 'having the time of my life' at Senior Bowl". al.com . Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  2. ↑ Ethan Joyce (December 17, 2021). "Appalachian State's Camerun Peoples has plenty of reasons to return for senior year". Winston-Salem Journal . Retrieved May 19, 2023. Closed Access logo transparent.svg
  3. ↑ "Camerun Peoples". App State Athletics. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  4. ↑ "CAMERUN PEOPLES COMMITS TO APP STATE". 247Sports. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  5. ↑ "CAMERUN PEOPLES". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  6. ↑ Mike Kaye (May 12, 2023). "Panthers rookie camp: Peoples among 14 undrafted rookies looking to prove themselves". The Charlotte Observer . Retrieved May 19, 2023.
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  8. ↑ "App State running back Camerun Peoples out for season with torn ACL". The Appalachian. September 4, 2019. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  9. ↑ "2020 Appalachian State Mountaineers Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  10. ↑ "2020 Sun Belt Football Postseason Awards Announced". Sun Belt Conference. December 21, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  11. ↑ "2021 Appalachian State Mountaineers Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Sun Belt Announces 2021 Football Postseason Awards & All-Conference Teams". Sun Belt Conference. December 2, 2021. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  13. ↑ McCormack, Patrick (December 3, 2022). "Two App State football players announce they are leaving team". Ashe Post and Time. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Appalachian State Mountaineers Rushing". Sports Reference. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Cam Peoples Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  16. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Camerun Peoples College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
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  19. ↑ Gantt, Darin (August 26, 2023). "Panthers waive 11 players Saturday". Panthers.com.
  20. ↑ "Elks sign Camerun Peoples (RB)". goelks.com. February 16, 2024.
  21. ↑ Miller, Anthony (June 3, 2024). "Edmonton Elks Make Final Cuts, Add Former Winnipeg Blue Bombers QB". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved June 3, 2024.
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