2010 Season: Played in nine games at linebacker and on special teams as a true freshman…was credited with six total tackles, including five solos…scored a touchdown against Northern Colorado after recovering a blocked punt and returning it for a 3-yard TD…blocked a punt at Eastern Washington which led to a Hornet touchdown.

High School: A 2010 graduate of Vanden HS in Vacaville, Calif...was a two-star recruit by Rivals...as a senior, he tallied 83 total tackles, including 34 solo stops and seven sacks...was named to the Solano County Athletic Conference and all-city first teams...had at least four tackles in all 11 games, including three games with 10...also led Vanden with five fumble recoveries and had three pass breakups...as a junior, he recorded 57 total tackles with 5.5 sacks...helped lead the team to a pair of SCAC titles...also competed in track and basketball for the Vikings.

Personal: Born 3-27-92...majoring in criminal justice...parents are Leo and Nicole Peterson...originally from Panama City, Fla.