Marcus Peters

Peters was a three-star recruit by Rivals.com and the 30th best cornerback in his class.

He became the highest defensive back drafted from Washington since Dana Hall (18th overall) in 1992.

Marcus Peters (born January 9, 1993) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent.

He committed to play college football at the University of Washington in January 2011.

Peters was redshirted as a freshman in 2011.

As a redshirt freshman in 2012, Peters started eight of 13 games, recording 44 tackles, three interceptions and a touchdown.

As a sophomore in 2013, he started 12 of 13 games and had five interceptions, 55 tackles and one sack.

As a junior in 2014, Peters was suspended one game for a "sideline tantrum".

He was later dismissed from the team in November for disciplinary issues.

On December 16, 2014, Peters announced his decision to forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2015 NFL Draft.

Peters attended the NFL Scouting Combine and completed all of the combine and positional drills.

He was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft and has also been a member of the Los Angeles Rams, Baltimore Ravens, and Las Vegas Raiders.

He played college football at Washington.

Peters attended and graduated from McClymonds High School in Oakland, California, where he played football and ran track.

He played as a cornerback on the football team.

As a senior, he notched seven interceptions and scored six touchdowns on kick or punt returns.

He also played wide receiver and kicker.

He was named the MVP of the Oakland Athletic League, as he led the Warriors to a 12–0 record, the school's first perfect season.

In track & field, Peters competed as a sprinter.

and as a senior he won the 100 meters (10.87 s) and 200 meters (22.91 s) events at the Oakland Athletic League Championships.

On April 2, 2015, Peters participated at Washington's Pro Day, but opted to stand on his combine numbers and only performed positional drills.

Peters attended pre-draft visits with multiple teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, and Houston Texans.

He also attended a private workout with the Atlanta Falcons.

At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Peters was projected to be a first or second round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts.

He was ranked as the second best cornerback in the draft by Sports Illustrated, was ranked the third best cornerback by NFL analysts Mike Mayock and Charles Davis, and was ranked the fourth best cornerback prospect by DraftScout.com.

The Chiefs selected Peters in the first round (18th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft.

Peters was the third cornerback drafted in 2015.

On May 15, 2015, the Chiefs signed Peters to a fully guaranteed four-year, $9.58 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $5.23 million.

Throughout training camp, Peters competed against Phillip Gaines to be a starting cornerback.

Head coach Andy Reid named Peters the No. 1 cornerback to begin the regular season after Sean Smith received a three-game suspension.

Peters made his NFL debut and first career start in the season-opener at the Texans and recorded seven combined tackles, three pass deflections, and made his first NFL interception during their 27–20 victory.

He would record his first career reception on his first career snap.

The following week, Peters recorded five solo tackles, made a season-high four pass deflections, and returned an interception for his first NFL touchdown during a 31–24 loss against the Denver Broncos in Week 2.

Peters intercepted a pass attempt by quarterback Peyton Manning, that was intended for wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, and returned it for a 55-yard touchdown in the second quarter.

In Week 5, he collected a season-high seven solo tackles and deflected one pass as the Chiefs lost 18–17 to the Chicago Bears.

On December 20, 2015, Peters made three combined tackles, tied his season-high of four pass deflections, made two interceptions, and returned one for a touchdown in a 34–14 win at the Ravens in Week 15.

Peters intercepted a pass thrown by Ravens' quarterback Jimmy Clausen, that was intended for tight end Daniel Brown, and returned it for a 90-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.

On December 22, 2015, it was announced that Peters was one of three rookies voted to play in the 2016 Pro Bowl.

Peters started in all 16 games during his rookie season in 2015 and recorded 60 combined tackles (53 solo), 26 pass deflections, eight interceptions, two touchdowns, and a forced fumble.

He set career-highs in tackles, pass deflections, and interceptions.