| Jordan Peterson |
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Senior
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| Hometown:
Lexington, Texas
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| High School:
Lexington
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| Height / Weight:
5-10 / 185
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| Position:
DB
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| Experience:
3L
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2009 (SENIOR): Has appeared in the last seven games, primarily on special teams ... season-high three tackles at Colorado (11/7) ... recorded two tackles in win at Texas Tech (10/24) ... saw first action of the season against Kansas State (10/17) ... was first appearance in nearly a year, with last action coming against Texas Tech on Oct. 18, 2008 ... versatile and athletic defensive back shifted back to cornerback during spring drills ... a first-team Academic All-Big 12 honoree.
2008 (Junior): Athletic safety saw action in six games with four starts despite battling injuries throughout the season ... recorded 26 tackles including 13 solo stops ... intercepted a pass and returned it 48 yards for a touchdown against New Mexico ... knocked away two other opponent aerials ... forced a fumble against Arkansas State ... was named CoSIDA Academic All-America All-Region VI.
2007 (Sophomore): Served as a reliable cover man in the Aggies' secondary ... played in 11 games and started the first two ... recorded 18 tackles and broke up four passes ... intercepted a pass and returned it 54 yards against Louisiana-Monroe ... recovered a fumble against Fresno State ... returned 14 punts for 108 yards ... named first team Academic All-Big 12.
2006 (Freshman): Posted 29 tackles, including 15 solo hits, while seeing action in 11 of 12 games ... made nine starts ... had a pair of interceptions and broke up eight other opponent passes ... also forced a fumble ... had a season high four tackles against several opponents ... best game was a four-tackle, four PBU game against Nebraska.
2005: Redshirted ... saw limited action against SMU, but an injury forced him to redshirt.
High School: Four-time all-district selection at three different positions for Class 2A Lexington High School ... earned first-team all-state honors as a defensive back and honorable mention honors as a quarterback as a senior ... Texas Prep Xtra Central Texas MVP (all classifications) and Class 2A Player of the Year ... in 2004, Peterson rushed for 1,748 yards and 31 touchdowns on 190 carries, and passed for 1,540 yards and 12 scores on 102-of-199 attempts on offense ... on defense, Peterson made 100 tackles and forced six fumbles, while grabbing seven interceptions ... returned three picks for touchdowns and three punts for touchdowns ... helped Lexington to a 13-2 record and the Class 2A semifinals ... as a junior, Peterson rushed for 1,247 yards and 26 touchdowns and passed for 1,036 yards, while making 45 tackles and three interceptions ... an excellent student, Peterson earned academic all-state honors ... helped Lexington to the 2005 state track meet team championship by running a leg on the state runner-up 4x100 relay.
Personal: Jordan Michael Peterson is the son of Debbie and David Peterson of Lexington, Texas ... born Aug. 18, 1987 in Brenham, Texas ... received his bachelor's degree in sport management in the spring of 2009 and is currently pursuing his master's in educational curriculum and instruction.
CAREER BESTS (prior to '09 season)
- Tackles - 8 vs. Arkansas St. 2008
- Passes Broken Up - 4 vs. Nebraska 2006
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