Patrick Peterson was drafted No. 5 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2011 NFL Draft out of LSU. 201 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 103 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 5 · #5 overall
Patrick Peterson LSU Draft
Patrick Peterson was drafted No. 5 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2011 NFL Draft out of LSU. 201 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 103 career approximate value
3× All-Pro 8× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #5
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 201
- Years as starter
- 13
- Career AV
- 1033rd at LSU
- Pro Bowls
- 8
- All-Pro
- 3
The pick
How Patrick Peterson came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
LSU
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 219 lbs
- Hometown
- Pompano Beach, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 4 prospect97.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
201 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 103 career approximate value
- Games played
- 201
- Seasons as a starter
- 13
- Career approximate value
- 1033rd among LSU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9592% of career value
- Final season
- 202312 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Around pick 5
Who came off the board on either side of Patrick Peterson.
Alabama · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Georgia · 7× Pro Bowl
Missouri · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
LSU in the 2011 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from LSU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Patrick Peterson in the 2011 NFL Draft
Patrick Peterson is a Defensive back out of LSU selected No. 5 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2011 NFL Draft. 201 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 103 career approximate value LSU has produced 244 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 Patrick Peterson drafted?
Patrick Peterson was selected No. 5 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/patrick-peterson.
What college did Patrick Peterson play for?
Patrick Peterson played college football at LSU in the SEC. See every LSU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lsu-tigers.
How did Patrick Peterson's NFL career turn out?
201 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 103 career approximate value Accolades: 3× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/patrick-peterson.