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286. Julian Peterson

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286. Julian Peterson
The 16th Overall Pick in the 2000 Draft, Julian Peterson carved out a good career in the National Football League.  Winning the Left Outside Linebacker job midway through his rookie year with the San Francisco 49ers, Peterson would go to the Pro Bowl in 2002 and 2003, the last season seeing him earn First Team All-Pro accolades.  He would later sign with the Seattle Seahawks in 2006 and was a Pro Bowl Selection in all three seasons playing there.  He would go to Detroit for his final two years, and he accumulated 51.5 Sacks over his career.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Hillcrest Heights, Maryland, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 2016
  • Position: Linebacker
  • Games Played: 158
  • Notable Statistics: 8 Interceptions
    65 Interception Return Yards
    21 Forced Fumbles
    11 Fumble Recoveries
    63 Fumble Recovery Yards
    1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
    51.0 Quarterback Sacks
    809 Combined Tackles
    602 Solo Tackles
    207 Assisted Tackles
    75 Tackles for Loss
    42 Quarterback Hits*
    1 Punt
    6 Punt Return Yards
    84 Approximate Value

    *Quarterback Hits became a statistic in the 2006 Season.
  • Played For: Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks
  • College: Michigan State
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 16th Overall in 2000
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Super Bowl Champion (None)
    First Team All-Pro (1) (2003)
    Second Team All-Pro (1) (2002)
    Pro Bowl (5) (2002, 2003, 2006, 2007 & 2008)

  • Other Points of Note:

    Top Ten Finishes: Tackles for Loss (1) (2006)
    Top Ten Finishes: Forced Fumbles (3) (2007, 2008 & 2009)

  • Notable All Time Rankings: 63. Forced Fumbles: 21

Should Julian Peterson be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely, put him in! - 33.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 52.4%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 9.5%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 4.8%
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