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Julian Peterson

OLB

Drafted 16th overall in the 1st round of the 2000 draft, Julian Peterson arrived from Michigan State; Valley Forge Christian College. His most recent season came in 2010 with DET, capping a 11-season NFL career. He posted a 55.7 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 68th percentile among DEFs.

Size

6'3", 240#

College

Michigan State; Valley Forge Christian College

Draft

Rd 1, 16th overall (2000)

Seasons

2000–2010

2010 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
55.7

68th percentile among DEFs

15 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.52
Pass rush×0.3-0.19
Ball skills×0.25+0.07
Run defense×0.2+1.16
Availability×0.1+0.98

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2010DET55.715
2009DET73.716
2008SEA78.416
2007SEA93.815
2006SEA82.716
2005SF66.114
2004SF95.85
2003SF81.216
2002SF61.616
2001SF56.714
2000SF71.112

Career profile

Julian Peterson has appeared in 155 regular-season games across 11 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: SF (2000–2005), SEA (2006–2008), DET (2009–2010).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2007: a 93.8, in the 100th percentile among DEFs that year.

2010 splits

regular season

2010 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CHI—58.3
Week 2PHI—39.7
Week 3MIN—50.1
Week 4GB—39.8
Week 5LAR—96.1
Week 6NYG—42.7
Week 8WAS—43.2
Week 9NYJ—61.7
Week 10BUF—55.9
Week 11DAL—50.1
Week 12NE—46.8
Week 13CHI—43
Week 14GB—48.9
Week 15TB—56.1
Week 16MIA—38.8

Julian Peterson — common questions

What position does Julian Peterson play?
Julian Peterson is listed as an OLB.
Which teams has Julian Peterson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Julian Peterson has played for SF (2000–2005), SEA (2006–2008), DET (2009–2010).
Where did Julian Peterson go to college?
Julian Peterson played college football at Michigan State; Valley Forge Christian College.
When was Julian Peterson drafted?
Julian Peterson was selected in round 1, 16th overall, of the 2000 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Julian Peterson scored?
Julian Peterson has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Julian Peterson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Julian Peterson rated 55.7 for 2010, the 68th percentile among DEFs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 1, 2000