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stePhen Peterman
Guard
Louisiana State 8th Year
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 323
Born: 1/11/82 Waveland, Miss.
Draft: ‘04, R3 (83)-Dal Acquired: ‘06, FA-Dal
Complete biographical information available on Detroit<strong>lions</strong>.com.
MANE FACTS
¾ Grew up a huge lsU and New orleans saints fan. His family had saints
season tickets and he attended every single home saints game from
birth to age 13, and he watched every away game with parents on TV.
Proud to say he never missed a game!
¾ favorite saints players include: ricky Jackson, Pat swilling, Craig
“ironhead” Heyward, sam Mills, Bobby Hebert and Dalton Hilliard.
¾ set up the stephen Peterman foundation to provide aid to disadvantaged
children and to enhance the lives of terminally ill children in
louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.
TRANSACTIONS
¾ re-signed by the Detroit <strong>lions</strong> february 17, 2009 to a five-year deal
(through 2013).
¾ Placed on the reserve/injured list by the <strong>lions</strong> Nov. 20, 2009.
¾ signed to the <strong>lions</strong> active roster on Dec. 13, 2006.
¾ signed to the Detroit <strong>lions</strong> practice squad oct. 17, 2006.
¾ released by the Dallas Cowboys aug. 23, 2006.
¾ Placed on reserve/injured list by the Cowboys sept. 4, 2004.
¾ Drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round (83rd overall) of the
2004 Nfl Draft.
PRO
Peterman, an eighth-year player, is a tough, physical offensive guard who has
manned the right guard spot for most of the past four seasons. He signed
a long-term deal with the <strong>lions</strong> in 2009 and continues to be counted on to
help anchor the <strong>lions</strong> interior offensive line.
¾ Has played in 74 career games (70 starts).
¾ Peterman first signed to Detroit’s practice squad in 2006 and was
promoted to the active roster for the team’s final three games.
¾ The following year, he was inserted into the starting lineup at right
guard in Week 4 due to injuries and played himself into a full-time
starting role and has since started 42 games over the past four seasons.
¾ He began his career with the Dallas Cowboys in 2004 but a knee injury
slowed down his progress early in his career.
2011: Team’s starting right guard. offense was 10th in Nfl in sacks per pass
play (5.1 pct) yielding 36 sacks on 702 pass plays
¾ The <strong>lions</strong>’ season opener at Tampa Bay (9/11) marked the first time
since 1981-82 that the <strong>lions</strong> have started the same offensive line
(same personnel at same positions) in consecutive years on opening
day. Peterman, lT Jeff Backus, lB rob sims, C Dominic raiola and T
Gosder Cherilus was the team’s regular starting offensive line last year
for the <strong>lions</strong>, including on opening day. The last offensive group to start
in consecutive years was lT Karl Baldischeiler, lG Homer elias, C amos
fowler, rG russ Bolinger and rT Keith Dorne. That group started on
opening day in that lineup three consecutive years (1980-92).
¾ Helped offensive line unit protect quarterback in season opening win at
Tampa Bay (9/11) by yeilding no sacks on 33 pass attempts and paving
the way for 126 yards on the ground.
¾ in the home opener <strong>vs</strong>. Kansas City (9/18), was part of an offensive line
that allowed no sacks for the second consecutive game. The <strong>lions</strong> offense
generated 48 points in the victory over the Chiefs, the most points
scored by the <strong>lions</strong> since they garnered 55 points in a Thanksgiving Day
55-20 win over Chicago (11/27/97). That game was also the last time
the team scored 6 offensive touchdowns (rushing and receiving) in a
single game. The last time the <strong>lions</strong> scored 6 offensive touchdowns
in a game of which at least 4 were via the pass was a 48-17 win over
Chicago (10/19/81).
¾ Part of an offensive line that did not allow a sack at Dallas (10/2) in the
<strong>lions</strong> 24-point comeback win the resulted in a 34-30 win.
¾ in the <strong>lions</strong> 24-13 win <strong>vs</strong>. Chicago, the offense generated 181 rushing
yards on 20 carries (9.1 avg), including a career-high 163 by rB Jahvid
Best. The line also opened holes for best to break off a touchdown run of
88 yards with his the second-longest run in team history. in the passing
game, the <strong>lions</strong> allowed just 1 sack on 27 pass plays.
¾ Helped allow 104 yards rushing <strong>vs</strong>. atlanta (10/23) who’s defense is
ranked sixth in the league in rushing yards per game. Maurice Morris
finished with 9 carries for 50 yards (5.6 avg) and Keiland Williams finished
with 9 carries for 44 yards (4.9 avg).
¾ Helped protect Matthew stafford in order for him to set a new franchise
record 63 passing attempts <strong>vs</strong>. Chicago (11/13).
¾ Part of an offensive line that paved the way for running back Kevin
smith to rush for 140 yards <strong>vs</strong>. Carolina (11/20). They also gave QB
Matthew stafford enough time to throw 5 touchdown passes in the
game. on the ground, line helped paved way or 169 yards rushing and
was part of an offense that gained 495 yards, the most in a game for
the <strong>lions</strong> since 1997.
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COLLEGE
an all-america and all-southeastern Conference first-team selection as
a senior, Peterman was a team leader and anchor of an offensive line that
helped lead the lsU Tigers to the seC title and a win over oklahoma in the
sugar Bowl to capture the 2003 national title.
¾ for his career, he appeared in 48 games at lsU, starting 35. He moved
to right guard in his senior season, after starting 25 games over the
previous two years at left guard, and allowed just one sack while playing
a major role in leading an offense that averaged 418.4 yards-per-game.
¾ a first-team all-southeastern Conference pick as a junior, Peterman
started the entire season at left guard and allowed only one sack.
¾ Peterman started his collegiate career as a tight end and spent his
freshman season at defensive end.
¾ He made the switch to offense as a sophomore and started all but one
game at left guard during a very successful second season, allowing
only one quarterback sack.
¾ He played a key role in the Tigers 10-3 season that featured a win over
second ranked Tennessee in the seC Championship Game and a 47-34
win over No. 7 illinois in the sugar Bowl.
PERSONAL
Peterman attended st. stanislaus High school in Bay st. louis, Miss.
¾ He was rated the 18th best player in Mississippi by super Prep
Magazine and was a first-team all-state selection and a two-time
all-district choice.
¾ as a senior, Peterman caught 14 passes for 150 yards and one touchdown
and was rated the best tight end in the state.
¾ He was selected for the Mississippi all-star Game.
¾ He also played basketball in high school.
¾ Peterman majored in general studies at lsU.
¾ in the spring of 2005 and 2006, Peterman joined forces with fellow
louisiana state University (lsU) alumnus David Toms to host the
stephen Peterman foundation and David Toms foundation fort Worth
Dinner in fort Worth, Texas.
¾ Proceeds from the fundraising dinner benefited Happy Hill farm academy/Home
- a residential school/farm where socially and academically
disadvantaged youth are given a second chance to prepare for a productive
future – and the David Toms foundation.
¾ He is married to the former Colleen scheyd, and the couple has three
sons, stephen frederick Jr., Timmy and Gerard.
PETERMAN’S CAREER STATISTICS
Year Tm G S
2004 Dal 0 0
2005 Dal 3 0
2006 Det 3 2
2007 Det 13 13
2008 Det 14 14
2009 Det 9 9
2010 Det 16 16
2011 Det 16 16
Totals 74 70
POSTSEASON
Year Tm G S
2011 Det 1 1
Totals 1 1