15Christian Peterson
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UCF → East Carolina
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Bio
Christian Peterson is a 5'10", 185-pound nickelback from Dothan, Alabama, who attended Westlake High School. A four-star prospect rated 56th in Georgia by Rivals, Peterson recorded 14 tackles, one TFL, and two interceptions for 20 yards as a senior in 2023, while catching 17 passes for 196 yards and four touchdowns. He played in 97 career games at UCF, appearing in 12 games in 2025 in a reserve defensive role and on special teams. During his true freshman season in 2024, Peterson returned six kickoffs for 77 yards at a 12.8-yard average across seven games, including returns of 23 yards against Iowa State and 22 yards against BYU. Peterson transferred to East Carolina in January 2026. From Westlake · Dothan, AL.
Christian Peterson started 0 of 12 games in 2025 and appeared in 12.
Player information
ClassJuniorHeight5'10"Weight185 lbHometownDothan, ALHigh schoolWestlakeRecruiting3 · No. 619 national · 2024 classConferenceAmerican AthleticPrevious schoolUCFTransfer year2026
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Defense
4
TACKLES
0
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
WESTLAKEDothan, AL
UCF2024 – 2025
EAST CAROLINA2026 — present
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