DeAngelo Rico-Thomas Peterson
(born January 11, 1989) is a former
American football
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tight end
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. He played
college football
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at
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, commonly referred to as Louisiana State University (LSU), is an American Public university, public Land-grant university, land-grant research university in Baton Rouge, Louis ...
. He signed with
St. Louis Rams
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as an
undrafted free agent
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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.
In his sophomore year, he had 5 receptions, 82 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns.
On November 7, 2009, he recorded 2 receptions for 40 yards and a touchdown against No.3 ranked
Alabama
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but
LSU
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lost 24-15. On November 28, 2009, he had a 15-yard receiving touchdown against
Arkansas
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as
LSU
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won in Overtime 33-30.
In his junior year, he had 16 receptions and 198 receiving yards.
On October 2, 2010, he recorded 5 receptions for 45 yards against
Tennessee
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helping No.12 ranked
LSU
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wins 16-14. On October 9, 2010, he recorded 2 receptions for 38 yards against No.14 ranked
Florida
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as
LSU
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wins 33-29.
In his senior year, he played in 14 games (5 starts) and had 18 receptions, 179 receiving yards and receiving touchdown.
On September 3, 2011, he recorded 4 receptions for 62 yards against No. 3 ranked
Oregon
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helping
LSU
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, commonly referred to as Louisiana State University (LSU), is an American Public university, public Land-grant university, land-grant research university in Baton Rouge, Louis ...
win 40-27. On September 10, 2011, he had a nine-yard reception against
Northwestern State
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as
LSU
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wins 49-3. On January 9, 2012, in the BCS Championship Game, he recorded one reception for 7 yards.
Statistics
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Professional career
St. Louis Rams
On April 30, 2012, Peterson signed as an
undrafted free agent
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with the
St. Louis Rams
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following the
2012 NFL draft
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.
On August 31, 2012, he was released during final roster cuts.
Washington Redskins
On September 3, 2012, he signed with the
Washington Redskins
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to join the practice squad.
Peterson was signed to reserve contract on January 8, 2013. On June 12, the Redskins waived-injured him due to a broken foot. The next day he cleared waivers and was placed on the team's injured reserve. On July 25, 2013, Peterson was waived by the Washington Redskins.
Denver Broncos
On August 6, 2013, Peterson was signed by the
Denver Broncos
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. On August 25, 2013, he was waived by the Broncos.
References
External links
College statsLSU Tigers bio
St. Louis Rams bio
Washington Redskins bio
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1989 births
Living people
St. Louis Rams players
Washington Redskins players
Denver Broncos players
Players of American football from New Orleans