Jamal Peters
Quinn Jamal Peters (born December 22, 1996) is a professional American football defensive back for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State.
![]() Peters with the Argonauts in 2021 | |
No. 38 – Atlanta Falcons | |
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Position: | Defensive back |
Personal information | |
Born: | Hattiesburg, Mississippi | December 22, 1996
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Bassfield High |
College: | Mississippi State |
Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Roster status: | Reserve/futures |
Career highlights and awards | |
Player stats at CFL.ca |
College career
Peters played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs from 2015 to 2018.[1] He played in 46 games where he had 99 tackles, 3.5 tackles for a loss, three interceptions, one sack, and two forced fumbles.[1]
Professional career
Indianapolis Colts
After going undrafted in the 2019 NFL Draft, Peters signed with the Indianapolis Colts on May 4, 2019.[2] However, he was released following an injury settlement on May 14, 2019.[3]
Toronto Argonauts
Peters remained unsigned in 2020 and was eventually signed by the Toronto Argonauts on February 2, 2021.[4] He began the 2021 season on the practice roster, but was elevated to the active roster in Week 2 and played in his first career professional game on August 13, 2021, where he had nine tackles and one interception against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[2] He remained a starter on defence until he suffered a knee injury in Week 10.[5] He sat out for the remainder of the regular season, but had played in eight games and recorded 31 defensive tackles and one interception until that point.[2] Peters returned to play in the team's lone post-season game in the East Final where he had one defensive tackle in the loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[2]
Atlanta Falcons
On January 9, 2023, Peters signed a reserve/future contract with the Atlanta Falcons.[6]
Personal life
Peters was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to Yashica Peters.[1] He has one brother, Gerobe Jr.[1]
References
- "Jamal Peters". Mississippi State Bulldogs. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
- "Jamal Peters". Toronto Argonauts. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
- "Colts Sign Free Agent Edge Rusher Dadi Nicolas". Indianapolis Colts. May 14, 2019.
- "Argos re-sign Nevis and Add Sinkfield + two more". Toronto Argonauts. February 2, 2021.
- "Collins looking super good in Toronto's defensive backfield". Toronto Sun. December 1, 2021.
- Deighton, John (January 9, 2023). "Falcons sign 18 players to Reserve/Future contracts". AtlantaFalcons.com.