Bemidji State University

2012 (So): Started all 11 games at right tackle.
    The Beavers finished seventh in the NSIC in rushing after compiling 1,879 yards and 20 touchdowns on the ground. The O-Line guided the ground game to four 200-plus yard games, which included the final three games of the season, while two players totaled four games of 100 yards or more. The line protected all-conference quarterback Lance Rongstad. He threw for 2,114 yards, 16 touchdowns and posted six 200-plus yard contests, which included the final three of the season. Rongstad was a dual run/pass threat and finished fifth in the league in total offense with 268.1 yards per game.

2010 (RS): Sat out entire season as a redshirt.

Prior to BSU: Peterson was the force behind Pierz High School’s 10-2 overall record and trip to the Minnesota State Football Tournament in 2009... The Pioneers’ offense averaged over 33 points per game and posted an average margin of victory of more than 22 points... Pierz finished the season ranked No. 7 in Minnesota Class AA... The six-foot-seven, 285-pound offensive tackle was rewarded for his dominant play with First-Team All-Central Minnesota Conference and second-team all-state honors... In addition, Peterson was named as the Central Minnesota Conference Lineman of the Year... A three-sport student-athlete at Pierz, he also competes in wrestling and track and field... Peterson is a member of the Pierz High School Honor Roll.

Personal: The son of Michael and Ginger Peterson... Born Jan. 27, 1992... Is undecided on a major.