DeAngelo Peterson

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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
Player stats at PFR

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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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

ReceivingRushing
SeasonTeamGPRecYdsAvgLNGTDAttYdsAvgLNGTD
2008 LSU Tigers 1300000----------
2009 LSU Tigers 1358216.4282----------
2010 LSU Tigers 131619812.440012323.0230
2011 LSU Tigers 14181799.92911-8-8.000

Source: [9]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m)		238 lb
(108 kg)		321⁄291⁄24.76 s7.19 s36.0 in
(0.91 m)		10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		18 reps
All values from NFL Combine [10]

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]

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References

  1. 1 2 "LSU Profile". lsusports.net. Archived from the original on November 6, 2012. Retrieved May 2, 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "DeAngelo Reterson LSU Statistics". sports-reference.com/. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
  3. ↑ "(9) Louisiana State 15, (3) Alabama 24 Box Score". sports-reference.com/. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Arkansas 30, (17) Louisiana State 33 Box Score". sports-reference.com/. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Tennessee 14, (12) Louisiana State 16". sports-reference.com/. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
  6. ↑ "(12) Louisiana State 33, (14) Florida 29 Box Score". sports-reference.com/. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
  7. ↑ "(3) Oregon 27, (4) Louisiana State 40". sports-reference.com/. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
  8. ↑ "Northwestern State 3, (2) Louisiana State 49". sports-reference.com/. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
  9. ↑ "Deangelo Peterson Stats".
  10. ↑ NFL Combine Profile
  11. ↑ "Rams Add 23 Rookie Free Agents". stlouisrams.com. Archived from the original on May 10, 2012. Retrieved May 2, 2012.
  12. ↑ "Redskins Announce Practice Squad". redskins.com. Archived from the original on September 5, 2012. Retrieved September 4, 2012.
  13. ↑ "Redskins finalize practice squad". WashingtonExaminer.com. Retrieved September 4, 2012.
  14. ↑ Tinsman, Brian (January 8, 2013). "Redskins Sign Six To Reserve/Futures Contracts". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on January 11, 2013. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
  15. ↑ Jones, Mike (June 12, 2013). "Redskins waive DE Worthington and TE Peterson, add WR Henderson, K Potter". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved June 12, 2013.
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