Otha Peters Jr. (born February 27, 1994) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played

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for

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College career

Peters attended

after transferring from the University of Arkansas where he was a 2012 SEC All-Freshman team selection. After sitting out the 2014 season following the transfer, Peters earned 2015 Honorable Mention All-

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recognition and 2016 First-team All-Sun Belt honors for the Ragin' Cajuns.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Peters signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2017. He was waived by the team on September 2, 2017.

Washington Redskins

On November 13, 2017, Peters was signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad. He was promoted on the active roster on December 12. He was waived on April 13, 2018.

Kansas City Chiefs

On August 1, 2018, Peters signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was waived on September 1, 2018.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On January 6, 2020, Peters signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was released on July 19, 2021.

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Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns bio
1994 births Living people Players of American football from Louisiana Players of Canadian football from Louisiana Sportspeople from St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana American football linebackers Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football players Seattle Seahawks players Washington Redskins players Kansas City Chiefs players Winnipeg Blue Bombers players Covington High School (Covington, Louisiana) alumni People from Covington, Louisiana {{Linebacker-1990s-stub