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Draft:Warren Peeples

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Warren Peeples
No. 59 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position:Outside linebacker
Personal information
Born: (2001-06-14) June 14, 2001 (age 23)[1]
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:South Gwinnett (Snellville, Georgia)
College:Hutchinson CC (2020)
Highland CC (2021)
Memphis (2022)
Northern Iowa (2023)
Southeastern Louisiana (2024)
Undrafted:2025
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • First team All-Southland (2024)
  • First team All-KJCCC (2021)

Warren Peeples Jr. (born June 14, 2001)[1] is an American professional football outside linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Hutchinson Blue Dragons, the Highland Scotties, the Memphis Tigers, the Northern Iowa Panthers and the Southeastern Louisiana Lions.

Early life and high school

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Peeples grew up in Stone Mountain, Georgia and attended South Gwinnett High School in Snellville, Georgia, where he lettered in football and track & field.

College career

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Hutchinson CC

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Peeples began his collegiate career at Hutchinson Community College in 2020. He played in five games, contributing to the Blue Dragons' NJCAA national championship victory.

Highland CC

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In 2021, Peeples transferred to Highland Community College. He had a standout season, leading the NJCAA with 12.5 sacks and recording 42 total tackles. His performance earned him All-Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference honors.

Memphis

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Peeples joined the Memphis Tigers for the 2022 season.[2] He appeared in six games, recording four tackles, all against North Alabama.

Northern Iowa

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In 2023, Peeples transferred to Northern Iowa.[3] He played in seven games, tallying four tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss.

Southeastern Louisiana

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Peeples concluded his collegiate career at Southeastern Louisiana in 2024. He was the team's top pass rusher, recording five sacks (fifth in the Southland Conference), 33 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, and a forced fumble. His performance earned him First Team All-Southland Conference honors[4] and second-team all-state recognition.[5]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight
6 ft 1+12 in
(1.87 m)
230 lb
(104 kg)
All values from Pro Day[6]

On May 9, 2025, Peeples signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the 2025 NFL draft.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b @WarrenPeeplesjr (June 14, 2021). "Blessed to see 20 🙏🏾" (Tweet). Retrieved May 19, 2025 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ Barnes, Evan (February 2, 2022). "Transfers dominate quiet signing day for Memphis football". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  3. ^ Bair, Cole (February 1, 2023). "UNI football finalizes 2023 recruiting class - The Gazette". The Gazette. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  4. ^ Chapple, Kemmler (November 26, 2024). "Southeastern earns league-high 15 All-Southland football selections". Crescent City Sports. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  5. ^ Fitzpatrick, Jamarcus (January 2, 2025). "Desormeaux Earns State's Top Honor; 10 Cajuns on All-Louisiana Team". KATC (TV). Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  6. ^ "Warren Peeples College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
  7. ^ Smith, Scott. "Bucs Fill Out Offseason Roster with 15 UDFA Signings". buccaneers.com. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
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