American · Pine Bluff, USA · Born 11 July 1990Patrick Peterson is a longtime NFL cornerback and return specialist known for his shutdown coverage and multiple Pro Bowl selections.
Patrick Peterson was born on 11 July 1990 in Pompano Beach, Florida, and starred at Blanche Ely High School before playing college football at LSU, where he swept the nation's top defensive back awards in 2010, including the Jim Thorpe Award and Chuck Bednarik Award, while also earning acclaim as a dominant return specialist. The Arizona Cardinals selected Peterson fifth overall in the 2011 NFL Draft, and he developed into one of the most feared and complete cornerbacks of his generation, earning Pro Bowl selections in each of his first eight NFL seasons and leading the league in punt return yards as a rookie. Peterson earned three first-team All-Pro selections during his decade with the Cardinals, and was named to the NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team, before finishing his career with stints at the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers. Peterson retired with 652 career tackles and 36 interceptions, remembered as one of the most dominant and versatile cornerbacks of his era, equally capable of shutting down opposing receivers and dramatically flipping field position as a return specialist.
Elite shutdown cornerback for the Cardinals, Vikings and Steelers
How They Played
Physical press coverage, exceptional ball skills, elite punt returner with touchdown ability
Lasting Impact
One of the premier cornerbacks of the 2010s, revolutionized the position with his combination of size, speed, and ball skills
Career Honours
- 8x Pro Bowl
- 3x First-team All-Pro
| Team | Period | Games | Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 2011–2020 | 149 | #21 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 2021–2023 | 176 | #21 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 2024–2024 | 16 | — |
American Athletes