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Patrick 
Peterson

CB
#20
|
PIT Steelers
6'1"
203lbs
36y/o
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Overall Grade '23
60.5
80th/128 - CBs
Snap Count '23
1096
3rd/229 - CBs
Interceptions '23
2
19th/128 - CBs
Pass Breakups '23
6
34th/128 - CBs
Patrick Peterson headshot
Patrick
Peterson
CB
#20
|
PIT Steelers
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 3/28/2026
Patrick Peterson was a cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers who earned a 60.5 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2023 season, 80th among 128 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 61.4 ranked 79th among 128 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 56.5 ranked 92nd at the position.
He recorded 2 interceptions on the season. Peterson broke up 6 passes in coverage. He allowed a 80.4 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 31 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 37 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams
Year
Pittsburgh Steelers
2023
Minnesota Vikings
2021 - 2022
Arizona Cardinals
2011 - 2020

Honors

Honor
Year
PFF101
2012, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2022
PFF second-team All-Pro
2013, 2018, 2022
Pro Bowl selection
2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
AP first-team All-Pro
2011, 2013, 2015
PFF first-team All-Pro
2011, 2015
Chick Bednarik
2010
Chuck Bednarik
2010
Jim Thorpe Award
2010
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PFF Grades

2023
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
60.5
AVG
80th/128 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
61.4
AVG
79th/128 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
75.3
AVG
17th/128 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
56.5
AVG
92nd/128 CBs

Season Stats

2023
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
37
74th/128 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
2
19th/128 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
2
30th/128 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
31
84th/128 CBs

Defense

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Rank
74
th
Solo Tackles
37
40
th
Assists
8
47
th
Forced Fumbles
0
69
th
Stops
12
26
th
Sacks
0
73
rd
Missed Tackles
8
19
th
Interceptions
2
99
th
Passer Rating Allowed
80.4
44
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
12.5
30
th
Total Pressures
2
34
th
PBUs
6
84
th
Receptions Allowed
31

Snaps

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Rank
3
rd
Total Snaps
1096
10
th
Run Defense Snaps
407
42
nd
Pass Rush Snaps
6
5
th
Coverage Snaps
683
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