Kenny Peterson

James Kenneth Peterson (born November 21, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2003 NFL draft. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Kenny Peterson

Peterson with the Broncos in 2009
No. 98, 90, 97
Position:	Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	(1978-11-21) November 21, 1978 Canton, Ohio, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school:	McKinley (Canton)
College:	Ohio State
NFL draft:	2003 / round: 3 / pick: 79
Career history
Green Bay Packers (2003–2005) Denver Broncos (2006–2009)
Career highlights and awards
BCS national champion (2002) Second-team All-Big Ten (2002)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 118 Sacks: 8.0 Forced fumbles: 4 Fumble recoveries: 2 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

Peterson played high school football at McKinley High School in Canton, Ohio, where he was a teammate of former Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels' brother Ben McDaniels. While there he helped his team win the 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.

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.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Peterson was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2003 NFL draft. He spent three seasons in Green Bay recording three sacks. He was released by the Packers on September 2, 2006.

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. During 2007 the Broncos released him twice but decided to re-sign him each time. On March 4, 2009, Peterson re-signed with the Broncos on a three-year contract. He was cut once again on March 10, 2010.

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2003	GNB	9	0	8	5	3	0.0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
2004	GNB	9	0	11	9	2	0.0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2005	GNB	16	0	24	19	5	3.0	3	0	0	0	0	3	2	2	18	0
2006	DEN	3	0	1	0	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2007	DEN	7	0	10	8	2	1.0	2	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0
2008	DEN	16	1	24	15	9	3.0	4	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0
2009	DEN	16	14	40	26	14	1.0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
		76	15	118	82	36	8.0	14	0	0	0	0	7	4	2	18	0

Playoffs

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2003	GNB	1	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2004	GNB	1	0	3	2	1	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
		2	0	3	2	1	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0