Marcus Peters is a professional American football cornerback, drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the 2015 NFL draft. He played college football at the University of Washington. Throughout his NFL career, Peters has also played for the Los Angeles Rams, Baltimore Ravens, and Las Vegas Raiders. Known for his aggressive style and ball-hawking ability, he has established himself as a notable player at his position.
In 1992, Dana Hall was drafted. Peters became the highest defensive back drafted from Washington since Hall.
On January 9, 1993, Marcus Peters, an American professional football cornerback, was born.
In January 2011, Marcus Peters committed to play college football at the University of Washington.
In 2011, Peters was redshirted as a freshman at the University of Washington.
In 2012, as a redshirt freshman, Peters started eight of 13 games, recording 44 tackles, three interceptions and a touchdown.
In 2013, as a sophomore, Marcus Peters started 12 of 13 games and had five interceptions, 55 tackles and one sack.
On December 16, 2014, Marcus Peters announced his decision to forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2015 NFL draft.
In 2014, Marcus Peters was suspended one game for a "sideline tantrum" and later dismissed from the team in November for disciplinary issues.
On April 2, 2015, Marcus Peters participated at Washington's Pro Day, but opted to stand on his combine numbers and only performed positional drills.
On May 15, 2015, the Chiefs signed Marcus Peters to a four-year, $9.58 million contract that included a $5.23 million signing bonus.
On December 20, 2015, Peters had 3 combined tackles, 4 pass deflections, 2 interceptions, and returned one interception for a 90-yard touchdown in a 34–14 win against the Baltimore Ravens.
On December 22, 2015, Marcus Peters was announced as one of three rookies voted to play in the 2016 Pro Bowl.
In 2015, Marcus Peters received honors including second-team All-Pro, Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year.
In 2015, Marcus Peters recorded 60 combined tackles, 26 pass deflections, eight interceptions, two touchdowns, and a forced fumble during his rookie season.
In 2015, Marcus Peters was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the NFL draft.
On January 9, 2016, Marcus Peters started in his first NFL playoff game where he made four combined tackles, a pass deflection, and intercepted a pass during the AFC Wildcard Game.
In 2016, Marcus Peters finished the season with 45 combined tackles, 20 passes defensed, and six interceptions, tying for second in the league.
In 2016, Marcus Peters was named a starting cornerback for the Chiefs.
In 2016, Marcus Peters was ranked 65th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
On October 27, 2017, Marcus Peters was fined $9,115 for a helmet hit on Raiders quarterback Derek Carr.
On December 6, 2017, the Chiefs announced their decision to suspend Marcus Peters for the next game.
On December 8, 2017, Marcus Peters received a $24,309 fine from the NFL for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.
In 2017, Marcus Peters finished his third season leading the Chiefs in interceptions for the third consecutive season.
In 2017, Marcus Peters was ranked 32nd on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
On March 14, 2018, Marcus Peters was traded to the Los Angeles Rams.
On September 14, 2018, Marcus Peters was fined $13,000 for an endzone celebration.
In 2018, Marcus Peters recorded 43 combined tackles, eight pass deflections, three interceptions, and one touchdown.
In 2018, Marcus Peters was ranked 79th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
On October 15, 2019, Marcus Peters was traded to the Baltimore Ravens.
On December 28, 2019, Marcus Peters signed a three-year, $42-million contract extension with the Ravens.
In 2019, the Rams had a future draft pick as part of the trade with the Chiefs.
In 2020, the Ravens had a future draft pick as part of the trade with the Rams.
On January 10, 2021, Marcus Peters intercepted a pass in the AFC Wild Card playoffs to help seal a win for the Ravens.
On September 8, 2021, Marcus Peters tore his ACL during practice.
On May 12, 2022, Marcus Peters joined the FCF Beasts as an owner.
On July 24, 2023, Marcus Peters signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.