American · Pine Bluff, USA · Born 25 January 1983American football cornerback who played 14 NFL seasons, earning 8 Pro Bowl selections and 3 All-Pro honors primarily with the Arizona Cardinals.
Patrick Peterson is one of the most decorated cornerbacks of his generation, an eight-time Pro Bowl selection who spent a decade as the Arizona Cardinals' shutdown corner before joining the Minnesota Vikings. A first-round pick from LSU in 2011, Peterson was named to the All-Decade team for the 2010s. His combination of athletic gifts, technique, and consistency in coverage made him one of the most reliable corners in the NFL.
Elite cornerback play, punt return touchdowns, lockdown coverage of top receivers
How They Played
Physical press coverage, exceptional ball skills, elite punt returner with touchdown ability
Lasting Impact
One of the premier cornerbacks of the 2010s, revolutionized the position with his combination of size, speed, and ball skills
Career Honours
- Pro Bowl 11x
- All-Pro 6x
- Arizona Cardinals franchise CB records
- NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year 2011
- Pro Bowl 2011-2015, 2017-2019
- First-team All-Pro 2011, 2013, 2015
- Second-team All-Pro 2012, 2014, 2017
- NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
| Team | Period | Games | Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 2011–2020 | 149 | #21 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 2021–2023 | 176 | #21 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 2024–2024 | 16 | — |
American Athletes