Camerun Peoples (born September 14, 1999) is an

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who is a free agent. He played

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Early life

Peoples grew up in Lineville, Alabama and attended

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. As a senior, he rushed for 1,672 yards and 21 touchdowns on 230 carries. He also had a punt and kickoff return for a touchdown. Peoples would decide to commit to

to play

College career

Peoples would play five years at Appalachian State, rushing for 2,830 yards and 33 touchdowns on 455 carries. He also added 11 receptions for 77 yards. In the Mountaineers first game of the 2019 season against

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, Peoples would tear his ACL and miss the rest of the season. Peoples best season would come in the 2020 season where he rushed for 1,124 yards, and 12 touchdowns, on 168 carries. He also caught three passes for 15 yards. For his performance on the year he was named second-team All-

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. Peoples would also have a great 2021 season rushing for 926 yards, and 14 touchdowns, on 166 carries. He also added two catches for 19 yards. For his efforts on the year he was named second-team All-Sun Belt again. After the 2022 season concluded, People announced that he had decided to declare for the upcoming

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. During his time at Appalachian State, he got in the school record books multiple time finishing 2nd all-time in rushing touchdowns, 4th all-time in rushing yards, and 4th all-time in carries.

Professional career

After not being selected in the

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, Peoples signed with the

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as an

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. He was waived on August 26, 2023.

References

External links

Appalachian State Mountaineers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Peoples, Camerun Living people American football running backs Appalachian State Mountaineers football players Carolina Panthers players Players of American football from Alabama People from Lineville, Alabama 1999 births