DeAngelo Rico-Thomas Peterson (born January 11, 1989) is a former

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. He played college football at

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. He signed with

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as an

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in 2012.

College career

Peterson played college football at LSU. In his freshman year, he played in 13 games and recorded 6 tackles mainly on special teams. In his sophomore year, he had 5 receptions, 82 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns. On November 7, 2009, he recorded 2 receptions for 40 yards and a touchdown against No.3 ranked

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but

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lost 24-15. On November 28, 2009, he had a 15-yard receiving touchdown against

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won in Overtime 33-30. In his junior year, he had 16 receptions and 198 receiving yards. On October 2, 2010, he recorded 5 receptions for 45 yards against

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helping No.12 ranked

wins 16-14. On October 9, 2010, he recorded 2 receptions for 38 yards against No.14 ranked

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wins 33-29. In his senior year, he played in 14 games (5 starts) and had 18 receptions, 179 receiving yards and receiving touchdown. On September 3, 2011, he recorded 4 receptions for 62 yards against No. 3 ranked

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helping

win 40-27. On September 10, 2011, he had a nine-yard reception against

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wins 49-3. On January 9, 2012, in the BCS Championship Game, he recorded one reception for 7 yards.

Statistics

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Professional career

St. Louis Rams

On April 30, 2012, Peterson signed as an

with the

following the 2012 NFL Draft. On August 31, 2012, he was released during final roster cuts.

Washington Redskins

On September 3, 2012, he signed with the

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to join the practice squad. Peterson was signed to reserve contract on January 8, 2013. On June 12, the Redskins waived-injured him due to a broken foot. The next day he cleared waivers and was placed on the team's injured reserve. On July 25, 2013, Peterson was waived by the Washington Redskins.

Denver Broncos

On August 6, 2013, Peterson was signed by the

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. On August 25, 2013, he was waived by the Broncos.

References

External links

College stats

LSU Tigers bio

St. Louis Rams bio

Washington Redskins bio
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