Camerun Peoples Explained

Camerun Peoples
Number:25
Position:Running back
Birth Date:14 September 1999
Birth Place:Lineville, Alabama, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:225
High School:Clay Central
(Lineville, Alabama)
College:Appalachian State (2018–2022)
Undraftedyear:2023
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Cflstatus:American
Highlights:
  • 2× Second-team All-Sun Belt (2020, 2021)
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Pfr:PeopCa00

Camerun Peoples (born September 14, 1999) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Edmonton Elks of the CFL. He played college football at Appalachian State.[1] [2]

Early life

Peoples grew up in Lineville, Alabama and attended Central High School of Clay County. As a senior, he rushed for 1,672 yards and 21 touchdowns on 230 carries. He also had a punt and kickoff return for a touchdown.[3] Peoples would decide to commit to Appalachian State to play college football.[4] [5]

College career

Peoples would play five years at Appalachian State, rushing for 2,830 yards and 33 touchdowns[6] on 455 carries. He also added 11 receptions for 77 yards.[7] In the Mountaineers first game of the 2019 season against East Tennessee State, Peoples would tear his ACL and miss the rest of the season.[8] Peoples best season would come in the 2020 season where he rushed for 1,124 yards, and 12 touchdowns, on 168 carries. He also caught three passes for 15 yards. For his performance on the year he was named second-team All-Sun Belt.[9] [10] Peoples would also have a great 2021 season rushing for 926 yards, and 14 touchdowns, on 166 carries. He also added two catches for 19 yards. For his efforts on the year he was named second-team All-Sun Belt again.[11] [12] After the 2022 season concluded, People announced that he had decided to declare for the upcoming NFL draft.[13]

During his time at Appalachian State, he got in the school record books multiple time finishing 2nd all-time in rushing touchdowns, 4th all-time in rushing yards, and 4th all-time in carries.[14]

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

After not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Peoples signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent.[15] [16] He was waived on August 26, 2023.[17]

Edmonton Elks

Peoples signed with the Edmonton Elks on February 16, 2024.[18] He was released on June 3, 2024.[19]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Mark Inabinett . Former Alabama prep star 'having the time of my life' at Senior Bowl . 19 May 2023 . . 3 February 2023.
  2. News: Ethan Joyce . Appalachian State's Camerun Peoples has plenty of reasons to return for senior year . 19 May 2023 . . 17 December 2021.
  3. Web site: Camerun Peoples . App State Athletics . 5 May 2023.
  4. Web site: CAMERUN PEOPLES COMMITS TO APP STATE . 247Sports . 5 May 2023.
  5. Web site: CAMERUN PEOPLES . Rivals.com . 5 May 2023.
  6. News: Mike Kaye . Panthers rookie camp: Peoples among 14 undrafted rookies looking to prove themselves . 19 May 2023 . . 12 May 2023.
  7. Web site: Camerun Peoples . Sports Reference . 5 May 2023.
  8. Web site: App State running back Camerun Peoples out for season with torn ACL . The Appalachian . 4 September 2019 . 5 May 2023.
  9. Web site: 2020 Appalachian State Mountaineers Stats . Sports Reference . 5 May 2023.
  10. Web site: 2020 Sun Belt Football Postseason Awards Announced . Sun Belt Conference . 21 December 2020 . 5 May 2023.
  11. Web site: 2021 Appalachian State Mountaineers Stats . Sports Reference . 5 May 2023.
  12. Web site: Sun Belt Announces 2021 Football Postseason Awards & All-Conference Teams . Sun Belt Conference . 2 December 2021 . 5 May 2023.
  13. Web site: McCormack . Patrick . Two App State football players announce they are leaving team . Ashe Post and Time . 3 December 2022 . 19 May 2023.
  14. Web site: Appalachian State Mountaineers Rushing . Sports Reference . 5 May 2023.
  15. Web site: Kaye . Mike . Panthers sign 13 undrafted rookies, including Cam Peoples, Eku Leota . Greensboro News and Record . 30 April 2023 . 5 May 2023 . 5 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230505230506/https://greensboro.com/ap/sports/panthers-sign-13-undrafted-rookies-including-cam-peoples-eku-leota/article_bf5e3a8c-03e3-56dc-9866-13412e570e07.html . dead .
  16. Web site: Panthers' Camerun Peoples: Heading to Carolina . CBS Sports . 30 April 2023 . 5 May 2023.
  17. Web site: Panthers waive 11 players Saturday. Gantt, Darin. Panthers.com. August 26, 2023.
  18. Web site: Elks sign Camerun Peoples (RB) . goelks.com. February 16, 2024.
  19. Web site: Edmonton Elks Make Final Cuts, Add Former Winnipeg Blue Bombers QB. Sports Illustrated. Anthony. Miller. June 3, 2024. June 3, 2024.

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