Sep 28, 2013; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Marcus Peters (21) reacts to a fourth down stop against the Arizona Wildcats during the fourth quarter at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
When Marcus Peters’ name was announced as the 18th pick, a collective, “Huh?” permeated through the crowd.
Here’s the thing: Peters fits Bob Sutton’s system. He’s a lengthy, physical corner with grade-A ball skills.
However, most of you have also learned that he was kicked off of Washington’s football team after nine games in to his junior season. CBS Sports’ Rob Rang notes:
"In Our View: The son of a coach, Peters is extremely talented with first round traits, but his history of selfish immaturity and insubordination has NFL teams working overtime investigating his character. He has since apologized to the Washington coaches and mended the relationship, taking accountability and calling the incident a “miscommunication” – pointed to family-friend Marshawn Lynch as someone who mentored him throughout the process."
Rang went on to compare Peters to Aqib Talib.
To an extent, the reaction was an echo chamber. But while a number of analysts have reservations about Peters’ off-field maturity, they also agree that the Kansas City Chiefs got the best corner in the draft.
AND THE WINNER IS @manofsteele10 FIRST ONE TO GUESS MARCUS PETERS. CONGRATS BRO. THANKS TO EVERYONE ELSE THAT PARTICIPATED.
— Tamba Hali (@TambaHali91) May 1, 2015
Chiefs take a risk on corner with a past checkered with attitude problems. @ChrisBurke_SI likes the risk. http://t.co/NoKoXO7MiL
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) May 1, 2015
Based on talent alone Marcus Peters is the best corner in this draft. Athletic, confident and will take chances.
— Darren Woodson (@darrenwoodson28) May 1, 2015
Oakland's Marcus Peters, the "best corner in this draft," according to ESPN's Jon Gruden, goes to KC Chiefs at No. 18.
— Jeff Faraudo (@JeffFaraudo) May 1, 2015
#Chiefs select Marcus Peters. Here was our story on the troubled and talented cornerback http://t.co/gEa5FiGbDh
— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) May 1, 2015
Kansas City Chiefs select former Washington #Huskies CB Marcus Peters, despite his being kicked off UW team #NFLDraft http://t.co/bsjTqLGn5S
— SeattlePI (@seattlepi) May 1, 2015
New Life @marcuspeters!!! Congrats my dude. 2 @UW_Football players in the first round of #NFLDraft2015!! WE PLAY BALL in the North West!
— Lawyer Milloy (@LawyerMilloy) May 1, 2015
Don't forget the Cornerback. Props to @marcuspeters for his #NFLDraft! Watch how he got there on #AOLDraft http://t.co/kcUJz3FVXR @KCChiefs
— AOL Originals (@aoloriginals) May 1, 2015
congrats to my neff @marcuspeters goin round 1 !! time to do work! #teamadidas pic.twitter.com/6yDTWrS39e
— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) May 1, 2015
Marcus Peters best Corner in this Draft. " takes a wolf to coach a wolf" #notbias
— Everrette Thompson (@E_Thompson92) May 1, 2015
Dumb Marcus Peters drafted b4 Shane Ray & Randy Gregory. Want a guy who misses meetings, argues w/ coaches over guys who smoke pot? Please
— Dave Griffiths (@DaveG_Sports) May 1, 2015
Andy Reid has the stature to make this type of pick (Marcus Peters) without putting himself at risk #KCpick
— Mike Sando (@SandoNFL) May 1, 2015
Marcus peters under Coach ET and Coach Al Harris will be great
— DeMarcus Van Dyke (@Coach_DVD) May 1, 2015
Marcus Peters bringing his guns to the Kansas show #NFLDraft #Chiefs #FatAndyReid pic.twitter.com/f3I0HBebj2
— Dave Rappoccio (@DrawPlayDave) May 1, 2015
Chiefs officials conducted mid-week secret-mission trip to OAK to visit Marcus Peters. Liked what they heard.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 1, 2015
Kansas City just got faster.
— adidas Football US (@adidasFballUS) May 1, 2015
Welcome to KC, @marcuspeters.#teamadidas pic.twitter.com/xHQ8rVIlpT
#Chiefs believed CB Marcus Peters was the most complete corner in the draft. They relied on Steve Sarkisian’s staff’s recommendation
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 1, 2015
Wow...Marcus Peters can play...one of best players in draft...but his list of transgressions is Old Testament length ....
— trey wingo (@wingoz) May 1, 2015
Here's my flashback story on Peters: East Bay Football Defensive Player of the Year: McClymonds' Marcus Peters: http://t.co/wcMTscfRbQ
— Jimmy Durkin (@Jimmy_Durkin) May 1, 2015
Chiefs select CB Marcus Peters
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 1, 2015
Chiefs had 6 interceptions last season, tied for fewest in the NFL.
Marcus Peters may be the best cornerback in the draft. Got kicked off Huskies after an alleged coaching clash, but Reid can work with him.
— Nick Klopsis (@NickKlopsis) May 1, 2015
Marcus Peters - welcome to the AFC West. #chiefs going with corner back with 18th pick. #Broncos should go right after him.
— Grant Meech (@GrantMeech) May 1, 2015
Marcus Peters is considered by some experts the most NFL ready cornerback in the draft; he was a 3-star in 2011 http://t.co/X2o0V6rleF
— Mike Farrell (@mfarrellsports) May 1, 2015
The @PaniniAmerica 2015 #ScoreRookie reveal: The first @nfl Card of @KCChiefs CB @marcuspeters @UWAthletics pic.twitter.com/fIY0lBpEHs
— Panini America (@PaniniAmerica) May 1, 2015
Don't underestimate the value of Al Harris on the development of Marcus Peters w/@KCChiefs . Can't get a better teacher of bump & run tech
— Bucky Brooks (@BuckyBrooks) May 1, 2015
Welcome to the Red & Gold, @marcuspeters. Look forward to playing alongside you in #OurColors. @TideNFL #Spon pic.twitter.com/cMqbyDgOXB
— Jamaal Charles (@jamaalcharles) May 1, 2015
Welcome to #ChiefsKingdom, Marcus Peters! #ChiefsDraft https://t.co/woTQ8Qtt4K
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) May 1, 2015
.@TideNFL Been waiting for this moment all my life. Proud to rep the Chief’s Red & Gold! #OurColors #Spon pic.twitter.com/VhcSCqHcHZ
— Marcus Peters (@marcuspeters) May 1, 2015
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