Kenny Peterson
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| Denver Broncos — No. 97 | |
| Defensive end | |
| Date of birth: November 21, 1978 | |
| Place of birth: Canton, Ohio | |
| Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | Weight: 285 lb (129 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 2003 for the Green Bay Packers | |
| Career history | |
| College: Ohio State | |
| NFL Draft: 2003 / Round: 3 / Pick: 79 | |
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James Kenneth Peterson (born November 21, 1978 in Canton, Ohio) is an American football defensive end for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.
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[edit] Early years
Peterson played high school football at McKinley High School in Canton, Ohio. While there he helped his team win th Ohio Division I title in 1997. During his senior year he was honored as an All-American after posting 101 tackles and 15 sacks. Peterson was also a star basketball player achieving all-city selection as a senior.
[edit] College career
Peterson played college football at Ohio State. During his senior season he was honored with second-team All-Big Ten Conference and helped his team win the BCS National Championship Game. He finished his college career with 84 tackles, 12 sacks, one interception, and three forced fumbles.
[edit] Professional career
[edit] Green Bay Packers
Peterson was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He spent three dissapointing seasons in Green Bay recording only three sacks. He was released by the Packers on September 2, 2006.
[edit] Denver Broncos
On October 11, 2006 Peterson signed with the Denver Broncos. He was suspended for the first four games of the 2007 season for violating the NFL's steroid policy.[1] During 2007 the Broncos released him twice but decided to re-sign him each time.
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