Julian Peterson

Julian Peterson
Peterson with the Seattle Seahawks in 2006
No. 98, 59
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1978-07-28) July 28, 1978
Hillcrest Heights, Maryland, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High schoolTemple Hills (MD) Crossland
CollegeMichigan State
NFL draft2000: 1st round, 16th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles809
Sacks51.5
Forced fumbles21
Fumble recoveries11
Interceptions8
Defensive touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Julian Thomas Peterson (born July 28, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for eleven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans. Peterson was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 2000 NFL draft. He also played for the Seattle Seahawks and the Detroit Lions.