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DeAngelo Peterson
Personal information
Born: (1989-01-11) January 11, 1989 (age 35)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:243 lb (110 kg)
Career information
College:LSU
Undrafted:2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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.

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 loss 24-15.[3] On November 28, 2009, he had a 15-yard receiving touchdown against Arkansas as LSU wins 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

Receiving Rushing
Season Team GP Rec Yds Avg LNG TD Att Yds Avg LNG TD
2008 LSU Tigers 13 0 0 0 0 0 -- -- -- -- --
2009 LSU Tigers 13 5 82 16.4 28 2 -- -- -- -- --
2010 LSU Tigers 13 16 198 12.4 40 0 1 23 23.0 23 0
2011 LSU Tigers 14 18 179 9.9 29 1 1 -8 -8.0 0 0

Source:[9]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m) 		238 lb
(108 kg) 		321⁄2 91⁄2 4.76 s 7.19 s 36.0 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]

References

  1. ^ a b "LSU Profile". lsusports.net. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d "DeAngelo Reterson LSU Statistics". sports-reference.com/. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
  3. ^ "(9) Louisiana State 15, (3) Alabama 24 Box Score". sports-reference.com/. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
  4. ^ "Arkansas 30, (17) Louisiana State 33 Box Score". sports-reference.com/. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
  5. ^ "Tennessee 14, (12) Louisiana State 16". sports-reference.com/. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
  6. ^ "(12) Louisiana State 33, (14) Florida 29 Box Score". sports-reference.com/. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
  7. ^ "(3) Oregon 27, (4) Louisiana State 40". sports-reference.com/. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
  8. ^ "Northwestern State 3, (2) Louisiana State 49". sports-reference.com/. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
  9. ^ "Deangelo Peterson Stats".
  10. ^ NFL Combine Profile
  11. ^ "Rams Add 23 Rookie Free Agents". stlouisrams.com. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
  12. ^ "Redskins Announce Practice Squad". redskins.com. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
  13. ^ "Redskins finalize practice squad". http://washingtonexaminer.com. Retrieved 4 September 2012. {{cite web}}: External link in |work= (help)
  14. ^ Tinsman, Brian (January 8, 2013). "Redskins Sign Six To Reserve/Futures Contracts". Redskins.com. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
  15. ^ Jones, Mike (June 12, 2013). "Redskins waive DE Worthington and TE Peterson, add WR Henderson, K Potter". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
  16. ^ El-Bashir, Tarik (June 13, 2013). "Redskins release FB Boyce, get to 90 player maximum". CSNWashington.com. Retrieved 2013-06-15.
  17. ^ Legwold, Jeff (August 6, 2013). "Broncos camp notes: Another OL combo". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
  18. ^ Caldwell, Gray (August 25, 2013). "Broncos Trim Roster to 77". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
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