Marcus Peters born on January 9, 1993, is an American football cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). Peters attended and graduated from McClymonds High School in Oakland, California, where he played football and ran track. He played as a cornerback for coach Curtis McCauley. As a senior, he notched seven interceptions and scored six touchdowns on kick or punt returns. He also played wide receiver and kicker. He was named the MVP of the Oakland Athletic League, as he led the Warriors to a 12–0 record, the school's first perfect season.
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In track & field, Peters competed as a sprinter. and as a senior, he won the 100 meters (10.87 s) and 200 meters (22.91 s) events at the Oakland Athletic League Championships. Peters was a three-star recruit by Rivals.com and the 30th best cornerback in his class. He committed to play college football at the University of Washington in January 2011. Peters was redshirted as a freshman in 2011. As a redshirt freshman in 2012, Peters started eight of 13 games, recording 44 tackles, three interceptions, and a touchdown. As a sophomore in 2013, he started 12 of 13 games and had five interceptions, 55 tackles, and one sack. As a junior in 2014, Peters was suspended one game for a “sideline tantrum”.
On December 16, 2014, Peters announced his decision to forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2015 NFL Draft. Peters attended pre-draft visits with multiple teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, and Houston Texans. He also attended a private workout with the Atlanta Falcons. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Peters was projected to be a first or second-round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked as the second-best cornerback in the draft by Sports Illustrated, was ranked the third-best cornerback by NFL analysts Mike Mayock and Charles Davis, and was ranked the fourth-best cornerback prospect by DraftScout.com.
Have you met Jayla Pittman? she is the longtime girlfriend of NFL player Marcus Peters, the spectacular 6’0″ cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens; Peters also played Los Angeles Rams and the Kansas City Chiefs. Peters and Jayla have been together since he played college football for the Huskies at the University of Washington. As a matter of fact, Jayla and Marcus found out they were expecting their first child together before Fall Camp. Ms. Pittman gave birth to their beautiful son Carson on October 14, 2014, and a second child in 2019.
Marcus Peters in a file photo. (image credits: instagram/mpjuiceman)
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