James Peter
Canadian gridiron football player (born 1999)
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James Peter (born June 9, 1999) is a Canadian professional football linebacker for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football for the University of Ottawa and was selected in the second round of the 2023 CFL draft by the Redblacks.
Peter with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2023 | |
| No. 42 – Ottawa Redblacks | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Roster status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 9, 1999 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | St. Mother Teresa High School |
| University | Ottawa (2017-2021) |
| CFL draft | 2022: 2nd round, 12th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 2023–present | Ottawa Redblacks |
| Stats at CFL.ca | |
Early life
Peter was born June 9, 1999 in Ottawa, Ontario.[1] He attended St. Mother Teresa High School in Ottawa, and played for the school's Canadian football team from grades 9-12 as a running back and linebacker.[2]
University career
Peter attended the University of Ottawa, where he played for the Gee-Gees from 2017 to 2021.[2]
Professional career
Peter was ranked the 19th-best prospect for the 2023 CFL draft, according to the CFL Scouting Bureau's final rankings.[3] He was ultimately chosen 12th overall by the Ottawa Redblacks and signed with the team on May 9, 2023.[4][5] He began the 2023 season on the injured list before being moved to the practice roster in week 8.[6] Peter then made his professional debut on August 19, 2023, against the Montreal Alouettes.[6] He played in the final nine games of the regular season where he recorded five special teams tackles.[7]
