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Patrick Peterson will wait to announce draft decision

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For those waiting for LSU cornerback Patrick Peterson to announce his NFL Draft intentions, don't hold your breath. Although everyone expects Peterson to enter the draft, we won't officially know until after LSU's bowl game.

“This is my last time playing here this season,” Peterson told reporters leading up to Saturday’s Ole Miss game. “But me and my dad and Coach Les Miles and the other coaches will come together after the bowl game and weigh the options.”

On the year, Peterson has 33 tackles, nine pass deflections, five pass breakups, four interceptions and a blocked kick. His stellar special teams play has put Peterson at another level. He’s averaging 16.7 yards per punt return with two touchdowns. He’s also averaging 27.5 yards per kick return.

Read our Patrick Peterson scouting report here.

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