Darryl Peterson
Career Summary
Darryl Peterson III is an outside linebacker who played at Wisconsin before joining the Rams in 2026.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie and returned to Los Angeles on its practice squad after the preseason.
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Early Life
Peterson is from Akron, Ohio.
He attended Archbishop Hoban High School before continuing his football career at Wisconsin.
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High School
Peterson helped Hoban finish 11–0 and win a state title as a senior.
He recorded 17.5 sacks that season after setting a school record with 21 sacks as a junior. MaxPreps named him first-team All-State, and Cleveland.com recognized him as an All-Area Defensive Player of the Year.
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College Career
Peterson developed into a starting outside linebacker at Wisconsin.
He made 10 starts in 2023 and eight in 2024. In 2025, he played all 12 games with nine starts and led the Badgers with 11.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks.
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Path to the NFL
Peterson signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2026.
Los Angeles listed him at 6-foot-1 and 260 pounds following his Wisconsin career.
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NFL Career
Peterson joined the Rams' practice squad after their initial 2026 roster reduction.
Los Angeles waived him on August 30 and added him to the practice squad the following day.
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Career Accomplishments
Peterson earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors for his 2025 Senior Night performance against Illinois.
He recorded three sacks, two pass breakups and a forced fumble in Wisconsin's win over the ranked Illini.
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Playing Style
Peterson's documented college role was outside linebacker.
His final Wisconsin season featured substantial backfield production, with career highs in tackles for loss and sacks.
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