Patrick Peterson is a professional American football player who is currently a cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He is three-time First-Team All-Pro selection, eight-time Pro Bowler, and a member of the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team. He is also a standout return specialist, earning four Pro Bowl selections and being named a First-Team All-Pro in 2011. Get all of the latest Patrick Peterson stats and news here!
Patrick Peterson was born on July 11, 1990, in Pompano Beach, Florida. He attended Louisiana State University (LSU), where he played college football and was a standout cornerback. He was widely regarded as one of the best college football players of his time and was a consensus All-American in 2010. Peterson was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the fifth overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.
Peterson played for the Cardinals for ten seasons from 2011 to 2020, where he established himself as one of the premier cornerbacks in the league. He was named to eight Pro Bowls, three First-Team All-Pro selections, and was a member of the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team. Peterson was also a prolific return specialist, earning four Pro Bowl selections and being named a First-Team All-Pro in 2011.
In 2021, Peterson signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings and later changed his jersey number from 21 to 7, becoming the first player to take advantage of the NFL’s new relaxed rules on jersey numbers. He started the 2021 season as a starting cornerback but suffered a hamstring injury in Week 7, marking the first time in his career that he missed a game due to injury.
Peterson re-signed with the Vikings in March 2022. In November 2022, he had a notable game with two interceptions, including a game-ending interception.
In March 2023, Peterson signed a two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Patrick Peterson is widely respected by his peers and considered one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL. Off the field, Peterson is known for his philanthropic work and has been recognized for his efforts in supporting children’s charities.
