Daniel Petermann (born October 4, 1995) is a professional

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wide receiver for the

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of the

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(CFL).

University career

Petermann played

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for the

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from 2014 to 2017. In 2014, he was named the

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Rookie of the year where he played in eight regular season games and had 35 receptions for 468 yards and four touchdowns. He also played in the team's

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loss to the

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where he had ten catches for 66 yards.

Professional career

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Petermann was drafted in the third round, 26th overall, in the

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by the

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and was signed on May 14, 2018. He made the team's opening day roster and played in his first professional game on June 14, 2018, against the

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. Petermann scored his first touchdown on a nine-yard reception from Chris Streveler in the

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on September 8, 2018. In his rookie season, he played in all 18 regular season games and recorded 10 receptions for 154 yards and one touchdown. In

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, Petermann again played in all 18 regular season games and had 15 catches for 118 yards and one touchdown. He also played in all three post-season games that year and won his first

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championship as the Blue Bombers won the

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. The

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was cancelled and he became a free agent in 2021.

Ottawa Redblacks

On February 10, 2021, Petermann signed with the

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. He played in ten regular season games with the team where he had 16 catches for 148 yards and two touchdowns. He became a free agent when his contract expired on February 8, 2022.

BC Lions

On February 8, 2022, it was announced that Petermann had signed with the

References

External links

BC Lions bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Petermann, Daniel 1995 births Living people Canadian football wide receivers Canadian football people from Hamilton, Ontario Players of Canadian football from Ontario McMaster Marauders football players Winnipeg Blue Bombers players Ottawa Redblacks players BC Lions players