Kevin Peterson was drafted No. 168 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Northwestern. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #168
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1989
The pick
How Kevin Peterson came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1989 classAround pick 168
Who came off the board on either side of Kevin Peterson.
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Northwestern in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Northwestern
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kevin Peterson in the 1989 NFL Draft
Kevin Peterson is a Linebacker out of Northwestern selected No. 168 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1989 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Northwestern has produced 63 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Kevin Peterson drafted?
Kevin Peterson was selected No. 168 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/kevin-peterson.
What college did Kevin Peterson play for?
Kevin Peterson played college football at Northwestern in the Big Ten. See every Northwestern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northwestern-wildcats.
How did Kevin Peterson's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/kevin-peterson.