Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Andrus Peat

Discover the career path of Andrus Peat, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Andrus Peat is an American football offensive tackle. Drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2015 NFL draft, he played nine seasons with the team. Before his NFL career, Peat was a college football player for the Stanford Cardinal. He was highly regarded as a high school senior, earning the title of the best college football recruit by Sporting News.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 2011: Received 38 Scholarship Offers

By May 2011, Andrus Peat had received 38 scholarship offers from various college football teams, indicating his high potential and desirability as a player.

December 2011: Ranked as a Top Recruit

In December 2011, Andrus Peat was highly ranked by multiple scouting services, including Scout.com and Rivals.com, and graded highly by ESPN, establishing him as one of the top recruits in his class.

February 1, 2012: Committed to Stanford

On February 1, 2012, Andrus Peat committed to play college football for Stanford University, choosing them over numerous other schools that offered him scholarships.

2013: Started as Sophomore

In 2013, as a sophomore, Andrus Peat started all 14 games, marking a significant step in his college football career.

2014: Won Morris Trophy

In 2014, Andrus Peat won the Morris Trophy and was named an All-American, recognizing his outstanding performance as a junior.

April 30, 2015: Drafted by the New Orleans Saints

On April 30, 2015, Andrus Peat was selected as the 13th overall pick by the New Orleans Saints in the 2015 NFL Draft, marking a significant milestone in his career.

May 21, 2015: Signed contract with Saints

On May 21, 2015, Andrus Peat signed a four-year, $11.39 million contract with the New Orleans Saints, including a $6.54 million signing bonus.

September 20, 2015: First Career Start

On September 20, 2015, Andrus Peat received his first career start at left guard for the Saints in a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

2015: Entered NFL Draft

After his junior season, in 2015 Andrus Peat decided to enter the NFL draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.

2015: Drafted into the NFL

In 2015, Andrus Peat was drafted into the National Football League (NFL) by the New Orleans Saints.

2016: Started at Left Guard and Left Tackle

In 2016, Andrus Peat began the season as the starting left guard for the Saints but also started at left tackle for Weeks 3 and 4 due to an injury to Terron Armstead.

2017: Started 14 Games

In 2017, Andrus Peat started 14 games at left guard for the New Orleans Saints.

January 10, 2018: Placed on Injured Reserve

On January 10, 2018, Andrus Peat was placed on injured reserve after suffering a broken fibula and a high ankle sprain during the wild card round of the playoffs in 2017.

April 13, 2018: Fifth-Year Option Picked Up

On April 13, 2018, the New Orleans Saints exercised the fifth-year option on Andrus Peat's contract, ensuring his continued presence with the team.

March 23, 2020: Signed New Contract with Saints

On March 23, 2020, Andrus Peat signed a five-year, $57.5 million contract with the New Orleans Saints, securing his financial future and solidifying his place on the team.