Greg Peters (American football) explained

Position:Offensive guard
Birth Date:27 April 1955
Birth Place:Fort Belvoir, Virginia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:7
Weight Lb:257
High School:Los Gatos (CA)
College:California
Draftyear:1977
Draftround:12
Draftpick:332
Pastteams:

Greg Peters (born April 27, 1955) is a former American football offensive guard in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of California, Berkeley.

Early years

Peters attended Los Gatos High School, where he was a three-year starter at defensive tackle and a two-time All-league selection.[1]

As a senior, he was a two-way player at tackle. He received Most Valuable Lineman in the West Valley Athletic League and All-Central Coast Section honors at the end of the season. He also practiced wrestling.[1]

College career

Peters accepted a football scholarship from the University of California, Berkeley. As a junior, he was a starter at defensive tackle and contributed to the team winning a Pac-8 co-championship in 1975.[1]

As a senior, he was converted into an offensive guard and was named a starter.

Professional career

Peters was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 12th round (332nd overall) of the 1977 NFL draft.[2] He suffered a knee injury during rookie camp on July 17 and was lost for the season. He was placed on the injured reserve list on August 11.[3] The Cowboys would go on to win Super Bowl XII. He was waived on August 24, 1978.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Big, bruising Peters powers his way into the Los Gatos High School Hall of Fame . September 28, 2019.
  2. News: 1977 NFL Draft . September 28, 2019.
  3. News: Landry Concerned About Cowboy Running Backs. September 28, 2019.
  4. News: Dallas Cuts 10 Players . September 28, 2019.