Jordan Peterson (American football)
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Co-Defensive coordinator & defensive backs coach |
| Team | Texas A&M |
| Conference | SEC |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | August 18, 1987 Brenham, Texas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Texas A&M |
| Playing career | |
| 2006–2009 | Texas A&M |
| Position(s) | Cornerback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2010–2011 | Texas A&M (GA) |
| 2012–2016 | Fresno State (Secondary/OLB) |
| 2017–2018 | New Mexico (S) |
| 2019 | New Mexico (DC/S) |
| 2020 | Kansas (S) |
| 2021 | Kansas (Defensive Analyst) |
| 2022 | Kansas (S) |
| 2023 | Kansas (Defensive Pass Game Coordinator/DB) |
| 2024–present | Texas A&M (Co-DC/DB) |
Jordan Peterson (born August 18, 1987) is an American football coach who is currently the co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach for Texas A&M. He played college football at Texas A&M.
Early life
[edit]Peterson graduated from Lexington High School, where he earned first-team all-state honors as a defensive back and honorable mention accolades as a quarterback his senior year.[1] He committed to play college football at Texas A&M where he received his bachelor’s degree in sport management from Texas A&M in 2009 along with his master’s in education curriculum and instruction in 2010.[1]
Coaching career
[edit]After graduating, Peterson joined the Texas A&M coaching staff as a graduate assistant.[2] In 2012, Peterson was hired at Fresno State to coach the secondary and outside linebackers while also serving as recruiting coordinator and special teams coach.[3]
Following his time at Fresno State, Peterson took a job as the safeties coach at New Mexico, earning a promotion to defensive coordinator in 2019.[4] He then joined Kansas in 2020, where he spent four seasons coaching defensive backs and was elevated to co-defensive coordinator in 2023.[5] During his tenure, he helped Kansas secure back-to-back bowl berths for the second time in program history.[5]
In January 2024, Peterson returned to Texas A&M as co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach under head coach Mike Elko.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Peterson earned his bachelor’s in sport management from Texas A&M in 2009.[7] In 2010, he earned his master’s in education curriculum and instruction.[8]
He is married to Melissa "Missy" Peterson (née Gordon).[9] Together the couple have three daughters: Ellie, Emery, and Everly.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Jordan Peterson - Football Coach". Texas A&M Athletics - 12thMan.com. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ "Former A&M player, assistant Peterson returns to Aggieland". The Eagle. January 20, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ "Texas A&M Aggies Coaching Staff 2024: Mike Elko's First Staff Features Trooper Taylor, Collin Klein Among Others". collegefootballnetwork.com. August 11, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ Holien, Roger (April 12, 2019). "New Mexico's Defensive Coordinator Jordan Peterson Brings Passion, Energy". Mountain West Wire. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ a b "Lance Leipold Announces Staff Promotions for Zebrowski, Peterson". University of Kansas. November 30, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ Guskey, Jordan. "Kansas football co-defensive coordinator Jordan Peterson leaves for job at Texas A&M". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ Hoover, Hannah (January 21, 2024). "Texas A&M Hires Kansas Assistant Jordan Peterson as Defensive Backs Coach". Texas A&M Aggies On SI. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
- ^ Holkko, Shaun. "Report: Texas A&M football program hires Aggies alumnus Jordan Peterson from Kansas as DBs coach". Aggies Wire. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
- ^ "Jordan Peterson - Football Coach". Fresno State. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
- ^ Perreault, Rachel (January 22, 2024). "Jordan Peterson Named Co-Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Backs Coach". Texas A&M Athletics - 12thMan.com. Retrieved February 2, 2025.