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2021 OLB Darryl Peterson
| Position | Height | Weight | School | 247 Composite Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Height | Weight | School | 247 Composite Ranking |
| OLB | 6-foot-3 | 235 pounds | Archbishop Hoban (Akron, Ohio) | 3-star; No. 26 OLB |
The Badgers officially signed another key piece in their 2021 class this morning in 3-star linebacker Darryl Peterson.
The three-star recruit comes out of Ohio powerhouse Archbishop Hoban (former home of Quan Easterling), where he ended an illustrious high school career this season with a state title and an all-area defensive player of the year award.
YESSIR DP!
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) December 16, 2020
Wait ‘till you see what we’re going to do together @_DPETERSON10, All-Area Defensive Player of the Year by https://t.co/lzKF7SNzNS / First-team all-state by MaxPreps as a senior
Oh, and, led Hoban to an 11-0 record and a state title #NSD21 » #OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/jhMfPwqgdy
The Akron native’s tape is as impressive as any, and it’s clear Peterson has a knack for getting into the backfield and creating chaos. While it remains to be seen how he’ll handle the increased pass coverage duties that will come with a move to the next level, his tendency to put opposition quarterbacks on the ground gives him as much upside as any other player in the class.
Rankings
247 composite: 3 stars; grade: .8887; No. 374 player in the nation; No. 26 OLB; No. 11 OH
247 Sports: 4 stars; grade: 90; No. 26; No. 11 OH
Rivals: 4 stars; No. 9 OH
ESPN: 3 stars; Grade: 76; No. 96 OLB; No. 106 Regional; No. 27 OH
Verbally committed on June 1, 2020
Peterson chose the Badgers over other major offers such as Alabama, Michigan, and West Virginia, and will join Jack Pugh and Markus Allen in a trio of Ohio natives headed to Madison for next season.
Video Highlights
Player bio (courtesy of UW Athletic Department)
“I chose Wisconsin because I felt wanted from Day 1. Everyone there felt like family and my parents felt the same. Also, because I fell in love with the city and felt like the coaches will develop my game the best in Madison.” @_DPETERSON10
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) December 16, 2020
⭐⭐⭐⭐ pic.twitter.com/ENodqaRoaU
- Four-star recruit by Rivals, three-star by 247 Sports and ESPN
- Named All-Area Defensive Player of the Year by Cleveland.com
- First-team all-state by MaxPreps as a senior
- Led Hoban to an 11-0 record and state title as a senior
- Named to the 2020 USA Today All-USA preseason second team
- Registered 17.5 sacks as a senior after recording a school-record 21 sacks as a junior
- Also had 45 tackles and 24 TFLs as a junior and was named to Cleveland.com All-Area team