Darryl Peterson III
OLB
#59
Experience: R
Height: 6-1
Age: 22
Weight: 260 lbs
College: Wisconsin
Preseason
| WK | Game Date | OPP | RESULT | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | YDS | AVG | LNG | TDS | FF | FR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 08/27/2026 | @Chargers | W 20 - 18 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| 2 | 08/22/2026 | Saints | W 34 - 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 1 | 08/15/2026 | @Chiefs | W 20 - 12 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Biography
COLLEGE
- Appeared in 52 games (30 starts) at Wisconsin and recorded 133 tackles (81 solo), 14.0 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, 91 pressures, 28 quarterback hits, 63 hurries and eight special teams tackles.
- Played in all 12 games (nine starts) at outside linebacker in 2025 and led Wisconsin with 11.5 tackles for loss and sacks (6.5), both career-highs.
- His sack mark in 2025 ranked tied for eighth in the Big Ten during the regular season.
- Earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors following his performance on senior night against No.21 Illinois after posting 3.0 sacks, two pass breakups and a forced fumble.
- Notched a career-best 48 tackles during the 2023 season.