Marcus Peters

At 31 years old, Marcus Peters has this physical status:

College career

In 2011, Peters was redshirted as a freshman. Peters started eight of 13 games, receiving 44 tackles, three interceptions, and a touchdown as a redshirt freshman in 2012. He appeared in 12 of 13 games, had five interceptions, 55 tackles, and one sack as a sophomore in 2013. Peters was suspended one game in 2014 for a "sideline tantrum." In November, he was suspended from the team due to discipline problems.

Professional career

Peters declared on December 16, 2014, that he did not want to return to service and join the 2015 NFL Draft. Peters completed all of the combine and positional drills at the NFL Scout Combine and Positional drills. Peters attended Washington's Pro Day on April 2, 2015, but opted to remain on his team numbers and only did positional drills. Peters visited multiple franchises, including the Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers, San Francisco 49ers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, and the Houston Texans. He also attended a private workout with the Atlanta Falcons. Peters was supposed to be a first or second round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts at the end of the pre-draft process. According to Sports Illustrated, he was the third best cornerback for NFL analysts Mike Mayock and Charles Davis, and was rated as the fourth best cornerback prospect by DraftScout.com.

In the first round (18th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs selected Peters. Peters was the third cornerback drafted in 2015 and also became Washington's highest defensive back after Dana Hall (1992, fifth overall).

The Kansas City Chiefs signed Peters to a fully guaranteed four-year, $9.58 million deal, which also includes a signing bonus of $5.23 million.

Peters was a starting cornerback against Phillip Gaines during training camp. Peters was the No. 1 in charge of head coach Andy Reid, who named him No. 2 in the No. 9 slot. Since Sean Smith was suspended for three games, the club's 1 cornerback was ready to start the regular season.

Peters made his NFL debut and first appearance in the Houston Texans' season-opener, racking seven tackles, three pass deflections, and his first NFL interception in the Houston Texans' 27-20 victory. On his first career appearance, he would have his first career reception. During a 32–24 loss to the Denver Broncos this week, Peters recorded five solo tackles, made a season-high four pass deflections, and recovered an interception for his first NFL touchdown. In the second quarter, Peters intercepted quarterback Peyton Manning's pass attempt, which was supposed for wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, and returned it for a 55-yard touchdown. As the Chiefs lost 18-17 to the Chicago Bears, he had a season-high seven solo tackles and deflected one pass in Week 5. In a 34–14 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 15, Peters made three combined tackles, tied his season-high of four pass deflections, made two interceptions, and sewed one for a touchdown. In the fourth quarter, Peters intercepted a pass meant for tight end Daniel Brown and returned it for a 90-yard touchdown. On December 22, 2015, it was announced that Peters was one of three rookies to play in the 2016 Pro Bowl.

Peters made his rookie season in 2015 with 60 combined tackles, eight interceptions, two touchdowns, and a forced fumble. He set career highs in tackles, pass deflections, and interceptions. His eight interceptions tied for the most interceptions in 2015. Reggie Nelson, the Bengals' free safety, received the most interceptions in 2015.

Peters received several accolades as a rookie in 2015, including second-team All-Pro, Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year, and a finalist for the Pepsi Rookie of the Year award. With Dale Carter, Bill Maas, and Pro Football Hall of Famer Derrick Thomas, Peters became the fourth Chiefs' rookie to win defensive rookie of the year. On the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016, he ranked 65th out of his fellow athletes.

With an 11–5 record and a wildcard berth, the Chiefs came in second in the AFC West, finishing second in the AFC West. As the Chiefs defeated the Houston Texans 30–0 on January 9, 2016, Peters got four combined tackles, a pass deflection, and intercepted a pass by Brian Hoyer in his first NFL playoff game. During a 27-20 loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC Divisional Round, Peters recorded five combined tackles and deflected two passes.

Peters was ranked No. 1 in the training camp. Sean Smith left the free agency, which resulted in a 1 cornerback. In 2016, head coach Andy Reid named Peters and Phillip Gaines as the starting cornerback tandem. During a 19–12 loss to the Houston Texans, Peters recorded a season-high seven combined tackles, made four pass deflections, and intercepted Brock Osweiler twice. The Chiefs defeated the New York Jets 24–3 in Week 3. Peters made one tackle, two pass deflections, and two interceptions off Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. Since suffering a hip injury the previous week, he was inactive for the Chiefs' Week 11 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Peters played in 35 games and starts in his second season (35 solo), 20 passes defensed, six interceptions, and a forced fumble. Peters was named as a first-team All-Pro for his second career and consecutive Pro Bowl. He was also ranked 32nd on the 2017 NFL Top 100 Players. In 2016, Peters' six interceptions ranked second in the league.

Peters retained his position as the No. 1 in the United Kingdom. In 2017, one starting cornerback and the season opener Terrance Mitchell. In a 31–30 road loss, Peters was fined $9,115 for a helmet blow to Oakland Browns quarterback Derek Carr on October 27, 2017. During a 16–10 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 12, he had a season-high six solo tackles. Peters threw a penalty flag into the crowd following his teammate Steven Nelson's flag for defensive holding during the Jets' game against the New York Jets. Peters was banned for unsportsmanlike conduct for throwing side judge Keith Washington's flag into the crowd, but the holding penalty was allowed, but the unsportsmanlike penalty was not disallowed. Peters appeared to be ejected, but later returned to the locker room but did not participate in the remainder of the 38-31 loss.

The Chiefs announced on December 6, 2017, they had announced their decision not to suspend Peters for the next game. It was revealed that Peters' suspension was the result of an argument he encountered with an unidentified coach for the Chiefs three days after it was revealed. He was fined $24,309 by the NFL on December 8, 2017 for an unsportsmanlike behaviour penalty resulting from the incident involving the penalty flag. During a 30–13 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, Peters recorded three solo tackles, deflected three passes, and intercepted Philip Rivers twice. He was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts. Peters was inactive for the Chiefs' Week 17 victory over the Denver Broncos.

Peters had 46 combined tackles (42 solo), nine passes defensed, five interceptions, and four forced fumbles in 14 games and 14 starts in his third season. For the third season in a row, Peters led the Kansas City Chiefs in interceptions. Peters received an overall rating of 85.7 from Pro Football Focus, which ranked as the 17th highest grade among all qualified cornerbacks in 2017. He was ranked 79th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018.

The Kansas City Chiefs traded Peters and a sixth round pick (209th overall) in the 2018 NFL Draft to the Los Angeles Rams for their fourth round pick (124th overall) in 2018 and second round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. The Rams tried a five-year deal on Peters' deal on April 24. Peters and Aqib Talib were the starting cornerbacks for the regular season, according to head coach Sean McVay.

Peters got three combined tackles, deflected a pass, and tossed a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the 33–13 victory, and returned an interception. He was fined $13,000 on September 14, 2018 for an endzone commemoration. In a 38-31 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, Peters recorded a season-high six solo tackles.

Peters appeared in all 16 games this season and had 43 combined tackles (33 solo), eight pass deflections, three interceptions, and a touchdown. Pro Football Focus gave Peters' overall score of 60.1 out of a possible 90th ranking among all qualified cornerbacks in 2018.

The Rams finished at 13-3 on the NFC West, with a 13-3 record and a first-round bye. They defeated the Dallas Cowboys 30–22 in the NFC Divisional Round and beat the New Orleans Saints 26–23 in overtime in the NFC Championship Game. The Los Angeles Rams beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII. Peters made 7 tackles and 1 pass defense in the Super Bowl, but the Rams lost 13-3.

Peters scored a 32-yard pick-six off Jameis Winston in Week 4 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, defeating them 55-40. Jaron Brown recovered a fumble by wide receiver Jaron Brown in the Seattle Seahawks' next game. In the 20-07 loss, Peters made an interception off Jimmy Garoppolo in the next game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Peters was traded to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for linebacker Kenny Young and a 2020 fifth-round pick.

Peters appeared in his first game against the Seahawks on Week 7. In the 30–16 road victory, he intercepted Russell Wilson's pass and returned it to a 67-yard pick six. Wilson's interceptions were Wilson's first on the season and Wilson's first interception in his last 207 pass attempts. Peters had an 89 yard pick six off a pass kicked by Ryan Finley in the 49-13 road win three weeks later. In the 45–6 road victory over Jared Goff, he intercepted a pass throw from former teammate Jared Goff two weeks later. Jalen Ramsey, the Rams cornerback who was traded just hours after trading Peters to the Ravens, had an altercation on the track that extended into the locker room.

Peters also signed a three-year, $42-million contract extension with the Ravens on December 28, 2019.

Peters made his first intercept of the season in Week 2 against the Houston Texans thanks to a pass throw by Deshaun Watson during the 33–16 victory. Peters was sack on Joe Burrow and intercepted a pass kick by Burrow during Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals, earning a sack. Peters intercepted a pass kicked by Philip Rivers and resulted in a fumble on running back Jonathan Taylor that was recovered and returned by teammate Chuck Clark for a 65 yard touchdown during the 24–10 victory.

Peters intercepted a pass left by Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill in the 4th quarter on January 10, 2021, helping seal a 20-23 victory.

During training on September 8, 2021, Peters tore his ACL. The next day, he was put on injured reserve.

Peters will return to his starting role alongside fellow cornerback Marlon Humphrey after missing Week 1. Peters had a solo tackle, returned an interception eight yards, prompted a fumble, and recovered another fumble in a Week 33-26 victory over the New England Patriots.

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