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Julian Peterson (born July 28, 1978 in Temple Hills, Maryland) is an American football player for the Seattle Seahawks. He recently signed with them after the San Francisco 49ers did not use the franchise tag and he became an unrestricted free agent. Peterson attended Michigan State University. He was drafted by the 49ers in the 1st round (16th overall) in the 2000 NFL Draft. Peterson is very explosive at the snap, gets to the edge in a hurry, and is a big hitter. An effective pass defender who can handle most tight ends. Has great range and is a great player in the open field. He is considered to be one of the top linebackers in football. He has had problems with injuries, a torn achilles tendon forced him to miss the 2004 season. He has also been criticized for not playing well against the run.

High school career

Julian Peterson attended Crossland High School in Temple Hills, Maryland. He was ranked one of the top defensive lineman in the nation, and was the 1996 Chesapeake Classic MVP.

Awards

He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2002 and 2003.

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