In a league with no shortage of game-breaking wide receivers, Arizona All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson has managed to stand out as a consistent immovable object against seemingly unstoppable forces. In an extended conversation with Peterson, we learn:
Into Focus: Patrick Peterson only knows 1 speed
An in-depth interview with Patrick Peterson, who’s never lacking for motivation.
• Why he was banned from playing youth football
• Why he was quick to accept playing defense and defensive back as a glory position
• His goal heading into LSU and a college career
• How long it took for him to grow comfortable as a college football player
• Who he looked to as a guide to becoming a leader, even early on
• The incremental steps it took to become comfortable playing at a high level in the NFL
• How he views athletes speaking up about social and political issues and injustices
• What he was able to do to earn the trust of veterans in the league, even as a younger player
Also, check out the Patrick Peterson Foundation for Success, and the work Peterson does with students everywhere.
