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Marcus Peters Is Elite 2015 NFL Draft Prospect Despite Off-Field Concerns

December 16, 2014   ·     ·   Jump to comments

Former Washington star cornerback Marcus Peters has opted not to resume his collegiate career elsewhere, instead declaring for the 2015 NFL draft on Tuesday.
Yahoo Sports' Rand Getlin reported the news of Peters' decision to take his talents to the pros:
Peters was dismissed from the Huskies program for reportedly clashing with Washington's coaching staff multiple times.
Whether the maligned defensive back can overcome those apparent problems with authority to still be drafted on Day 1 remains to be seen. As long as he lands in the proper situation with a stable organization, though, Peters stands to thrive as a pro.
Bleacher Report draft expert Matt Miller supplied some inside information to diminish potential concerns upon Peters' dismissal from Washington:
To highlight the other side of the spectrum, DraftInsider.net's Tony Pauline had heard quite the opposite assessment of Peters in a Dec. 1 report.
"The flow of information on Marcus Peters has gone fr...

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