James Peter

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James Peter
No. 42     Ottawa Redblacks
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Peter with the Redblacks in 2023
Born: (1999-06-09) June 9, 1999 (age 25)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Career information
StatusActive
CFL status National
Position(s) Linebacker
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight220 lb (100 kg)
University Ottawa (2017-2021)
High schoolSt. Mother Teresa High School
CFL draft 2022, Round: 2, Pick: 12
Drafted by Ottawa Redblacks
Career history
As player
2023–present Ottawa Redblacks
Career stats

James Peter (born June 9, 1999) is a Canadian professional football linebacker for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football for the University of Ottawa and was selected in the second round of the 2023 CFL Draft by the Redblacks.

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Early life

Peter was born June 9, 1999 in Ottawa, Ontario. [1] He attended St. Mother Teresa High School in Ottawa, and played for the school's Canadian football team from grades 9-12 as a running back and linebacker. [2]

University career

Peter attended the University of Ottawa, where he played for the Gee-Gees from 2017 to 2021. [2]

Professional career

Peter was ranked the 19th-best prospect for the 2023 CFL Draft, according to the CFL Scouting Bureau's final rankings. [3] He was ultimately chosen 12th overall by the Ottawa Redblacks and signed with the team on May 9, 2023. [4] [5] He began the 2023 season on the injured list before being moved to the practice roster in week 8. [6] Peter then made his professional debut on August 19, 2023, against the Montreal Alouettes. [6] He played in the final nine games of the regular season where he recorded five special teams tackles. [7]

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References

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  2. 1 2 Abbott, J. C. (2023-03-12). "2023 CFL Draft profiles: Ottawa LB James Peter turned down running back offers for chance to play defense". 3DownNation. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
  3. "Matthew Bergeron takes Top Spot in Spring Scouting Bureau Rankings". Canadian Football League. April 21, 2023.
  4. "Redblacks sign 2023 CFL Draft class". Ottawa Redblacks. 2023-05-09. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
  5. Independent, Barrhaven (2023-05-28). "Two Barrhaven Players Selected In CFL Draft". Barrhaven Independent. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
  6. 1 2 "Game Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League . Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  7. "James Peter". Canadian Football League . Retrieved 2024-01-06.