Definition
Brandon Peters (born June 27, 2000) is an American football quarterback who played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and the UCLA Bruins.
Overview
Peters grew up in Rochester, Illinois, where he attended Rochester High School. As a high‑school quarterback he was rated a four‑star recruit by major scouting services and was ranked among the top quarterback prospects in the 2018 class. He committed to Ohio State University, enrolling in 2018. After redshirting his freshman year, Peters served as a backup quarterback for the Buckeyes during the 2019 and 2020 seasons, seeing limited playing time but contributing to a program that captured the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship.
In 2022, Peters entered the transfer portal and joined the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) as a graduate transfer. At UCLA he competed for the starting quarterback role, appearing in several games during the 2022 season and completing a notable performance against the USC Trojans. As of the 2023 season, Peters remains eligible for further collegiate play and has not yet been selected in the NFL Draft.
Etymology/Origin
- Brandon is derived from Old English “brēad” (broad) and “dūn” (hill), originally a place name meaning “broad hill.”
- Peters is a patronymic surname meaning “son of Peter,” with Peter originating from the Greek “Πέτρος” (Petros), meaning “rock.”
Characteristics
- Position: Quarterback
- Physical attributes: Listed at 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) tall and approximately 219 lb (99 kg).
- Playing style: Known for a strong arm, pocket presence, and ability to execute short to intermediate passing routes. In college, he posted a career completion percentage of roughly 59 % and averaged over 250 passing yards per game when starting.
- Statistical highlights (college):
- Ohio State (2020): 2 games started, 8 completions on 14 attempts for 106 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- UCLA (2022): 4 games played, 28 completions on 49 attempts for 362 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions.
Related Topics
- American football
- Quarterback (American football)
- Ohio State Buckeyes football
- UCLA Bruins football
- NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- NFL Draft process
Note: All information reflects publicly available records up to the 2023 collegiate season.