Mike Peterson
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| Jacksonville Jaguars — No. 54 | |
| Middle linebacker | |
| Date of birth: June 17, 1976 | |
| Place of birth: Gainesville, Florida | |
| Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | Weight: 235 lb (107 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 1999 for the Indianapolis Colts | |
| Career history | |
| College: Florida | |
| NFL Draft: 1999 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36 | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
Porter Michael "Mike" Peterson (born June 17, 1976 in Gainesville, Florida) is an American football Middle linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. Also played for the Indianapolis Colts from 1999-2002.
[edit] College
He played collegiately at the University of Florida starting 24 of 42 games posted up 249 tackles, 3 force fumbles, 13 tackles for a loss and 8.5 sacks and was named to Associated Press All-SEC first-team.
[edit] Personal
Peterson is the older brother of Chicago Bears Running back Adrian Peterson and cousin of former NFL wide receiver Freddie Solomon. He currently resides in Gainesville, Florida with his wife Chantal and his son Mike Jr.
