Greg Peterson (American football)

Total tackles:	18
Sacks:	1.5
Fumble recoveries:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	18
Sacks:	1.5
Fumble recoveries:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Greg Peterson
No. 93, 96
Position:	Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	January 21, 1984 (age 40); Kenansville, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:	286 lb (130 kg)
Career information
High school:	East Duplin; (Beulaville, North Carolina)
College:	North Carolina Central
NFL draft:	2007 / round: 5 / pick: 141
Career history
	Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2007–2008); Jacksonville Jaguars (2009); Washington Redskins (2010); Hartford Colonials (2011); Sacramento Mountain Lions (2011);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Total tackles:	Greg Peterson (born January 21, 1984) is a former American football defensive end. He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL draft. He played college football at North Carolina Central University.Contents Early life ; College career ; Professional career ; Tampa Bay Buccaneers ; Jacksonville Jaguars ; Washington Redskins ; References ; External links ; Peterson also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Peterson was signed and released during the 2010 off season by the Washington Redskins. He was also a member of the Hartford Colonials and Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League (UFL).Early life Peterson played high school football at East Duplin High School in Beulaville, North Carolina. During his senior year, he was named all-conference, all-state, was East Duplin’s Male Athlete of the Year and the teams Most Valuable Player.College career Peterson played college football at North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina after spending two seasons at Hinds Community College in Raymond, Mississippi. During his senior year, he was named a Division II All-American and Sheridan Broadcasting Network Black College All-American. He finished his college career with 104 tackles, 10.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and one interception.Professional careerTampa Bay Buccaneers Peterson was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL draft. He recorded his first career sack on September 30, 2007. He was waived/injured on August 13, 2009 and subsequently reverted to injured reserve. 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Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	18
Sacks:	1.5
Fumble recoveries:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference
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