Marcus Peters
American football cornerback, Pro Bowl player
Born
January 9th, 1993
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1993, this cornerback played college football at the University of Washington before entering the NFL. Drafted in 2015, played for the Kansas City Chiefs and later for the Los Angeles Rams and Baltimore Ravens. Selected for multiple Pro Bowls and recognized for strong defensive skills and playmaking ability. Known for numerous interceptions and defensive touchdowns throughout his career.
Selected to the Pro Bowl multiple times
Led the NFL in interceptions in 2015
Played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Rams
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