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Part of the small group of true freshmen who were contributors in 2012 ... Will push for starting duties in 2013 ... Got his first career start in the season finale at Baylor.
2012 (Freshman): Saw action in every game and his playing time increased down the stretch ... Had a season-best four tackles against Texas Tech and at Baylor ... Had two tackles against West Virginia, Kansas State and Purdue ... His 20 tackles led the 2012 recruiting class.
High School: Coached by Dale Condict ... A standout on Wagoner's first state championship team ... Originally committed to Oklahoma ... Tulsa World player of the year and named the state's defensive player of the year by The Oklahoman ... All-stater ... SuperPrep All-American ... Rated by that publication as the No. 18 prospect in the Midlands region ... Rated by Rivals as the seventh best prospect in Oklahoma ... Participated in track and basketball as well ... A state champion in the 100 meters (10.86) and 200 meters (22.21) ... Rushed for 1,621 yards and 25 TDs as a senior to go with 42 tackles and three interceptions on defense ... Extracurricular activities included reading to children weekly in a local elementary school and participating with the FCCLA community leadership group.
Personal: Kevin Lamont Peterson was born March 22, 1994, in Muskogee ... Son of Kevin and Kimberly Peterson ... Sports management major.
