| No. 42 Ottawa Redblacks | |
 Peter with the Redblacks in 2023 | |
| Born: | (1999-06-09)June 9, 1999 (age 25) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| University | Ottawa (2017-2021) |
| High school | St. Mother Teresa High School |
| CFL draft | 2022, round: 2, pick: 12 |
| Drafted by | Ottawa Redblacks |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2023–present | Ottawa Redblacks |
| Career stats | |
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James Peter (born June 9, 1999) is a Canadian professionalfootballlinebacker for theOttawa Redblacks of theCanadian Football League (CFL). He playedU Sports football for theUniversity of Ottawa and was selected in the second round of the2023 CFL Draft by the Redblacks.
Peter was born June 9, 1999 inOttawa, Ontario.[1] He attended St. Mother Teresa High School in Ottawa, and played for the school's Canadian football team from grades 9-12 as a running back and linebacker.[2]
Peter attended theUniversity of Ottawa, where he played for theGee-Gees from 2017 to 2021.[2]
Peter was ranked the 19th-best prospect for the2023 CFL Draft, according to the CFL Scouting Bureau's final rankings.[3] He was ultimately chosen 12th overall by theOttawa Redblacks and signed with the team on May 9, 2023.[4][5] He began the2023 season on the injured list before being moved to the practice roster in week 8.[6] Peter then made his professional debut on August 19, 2023, against theMontreal Alouettes.[6] He played in the final nine games of the regular season where he recorded five special teams tackles.[7]
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