Julian Peterson

Julian Peterson
Peterson with the Seattle Seahawks in 2006
No. 98, 59
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1978-07-28) July 28, 1978
Hillcrest Heights, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:Temple Hills (MD) Crossland
College:Michigan State
NFL draft:2000: 1st round, 16th pick
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:809
Sacks:51.5
Forced fumbles:21
Fumble recoveries:11
Interceptions:8
Defensive touchdowns:1
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.