Corey Peters was drafted No. 83 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. 164 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
2010 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 19 · #83 overall
Corey Peters Kentucky Draft
Corey Peters was drafted No. 83 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. 164 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #83
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2010
- NFL games
- 164
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 496th at Kentucky
The pick
How Corey Peters came off the board in 2010.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Kentucky
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 300 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 66.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
164 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Games played
- 164
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 496th among Kentucky picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2347% of career value
- Final season
- 202212 years after the draft
Around pick 83
Who came off the board on either side of Corey Peters.
Arizona
SMU · 2× Pro Bowl
Texas
Kentucky in the 2010 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Kentucky
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Corey Peters in the 2010 NFL Draft
Corey Peters is a Defensive tackle out of Kentucky selected No. 83 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2010 NFL Draft. 164 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Kentucky has produced 99 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 Corey Peters drafted?
Corey Peters was selected No. 83 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2010 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 19). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/corey-peters.
What college did Corey Peters play for?
Corey Peters played college football at Kentucky in the SEC. See every Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kentucky-wildcats.
How did Corey Peters's NFL career turn out?
164 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/corey-peters.