Camerun Peoples
No. 25 | |
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Position: | Running back |
Personal information | |
Born: | September 14, 1999 |
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Clay Central (Lineville, Alabama) |
College: | Appalachian State (2018–2022) |
Undrafted: | 2023 |
Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at Pro Football Reference |
Camerun Peoples (born September 14, 1999) is an American professional football running back. He played college football at Appalachian State.[1][2]
Early life
Peoples attended Central High School of Clay County in Lineville, Alabama. As a senior, he rushed for 1,672 yards and 21 touchdowns on 230 carries, as well as a punt and kickoff return for a touchdown.[3] Peoples committed to Appalachian State to play college football.[4]
College career
In five years at Appalachian State, Peoples rushed for 2,830 yards and 33 touchdowns on 455 carries and added 11 receptions for 77 yards.[5][6] In the 2019 season opener against East Tennessee State, he suffered a season-ending ACL tear.[7] Peoples best season was in the 2020 where he rushed for 1,124 yards and 12 touchdowns on 168 carries and caught three passes for 15 yards to earn second-team All-Sun Belt honors.[6][8] In 2021 he rushed for 926 yards and 14 touchdowns on 166 carries and added two catches for 19 yards to again earn second-team All-Sun Belt honors.[6][9] After the 2022 season, People declared for the upcoming NFL draft.[10]
During his time at Appalachian State, Peoples finished 2nd all-time in rushing touchdowns, 4th all-time in rushing yards, and 4th all-time in carries.[11]
Professional career
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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6 ft 1+1⁄3 in (1.86 m) |
217 lb (98 kg) |
32+5⁄8 in (0.83 m) |
9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m) |
4.61 s | 1.56 s | 2.65 s | 4.56 s | 7.57 s | 37 in (0.94 m) |
10 ft 1 in (3.07 m) |
19 reps | |
All values from NFL Scouting Combine/Pro Day[12][13] |
After not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Peoples signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent.[14] He was waived on August 26, 2023.[15]
Peoples signed with the Edmonton Elks on February 16, 2024.[16] He was released on June 3, 2024.[17]
References
- ^ Mark Inabinett (February 3, 2023). "Former Alabama prep star 'having the time of my life' at Senior Bowl". al.com. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ Ethan Joyce (December 17, 2021). "Appalachian State's Camerun Peoples has plenty of reasons to return for senior year". Winston-Salem Journal. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ "Camerun Peoples". App State Athletics. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ^ "CAMERUN PEOPLES COMMITS TO APP STATE". AppStateMania.com. 247Sports. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ^ Mike Kaye (May 12, 2023). "Panthers rookie camp: Peoples among 14 undrafted rookies looking to prove themselves". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Camerun Peoples". Sports Reference. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ^ "App State running back Camerun Peoples out for season with torn ACL". The Appalachian. September 4, 2019. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ^ "2020 Sun Belt Football Postseason Awards Announced". Sun Belt Conference. December 21, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ^ "Sun Belt Announces 2021 Football Postseason Awards & All-Conference Teams". Sun Belt Conference. December 2, 2021. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ^ McCormack, Patrick (December 3, 2022). "Two App State football players announce they are leaving team". Ashe Post and Time. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ "Appalachian State Mountaineers Rushing". Sports Reference. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ^ "Cam Peoples Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Camerun Peoples College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ Kaye, Mike (April 30, 2023). "Panthers sign 13 undrafted rookies, including Cam Peoples, Eku Leota". Greensboro News and Record. Archived from the original on May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ^ Gantt, Darin (August 26, 2023). "Panthers waive 11 players Saturday". Panthers.com.
- ^ "Elks sign Camerun Peoples (RB)". goelks.com. February 16, 2024.
- ^ Miller, Anthony (June 3, 2024). "Edmonton Elks Make Final Cuts, Add Former Winnipeg Blue Bombers QB". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 3, 2024.