Sam Peters

TE · #83 · University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Height6'4"

Weight250 lbs

Est. eligibility3 yrs

Production index

Not rated

Roster status

Rostered

CollegeUM

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Last updatedSep 23, 2026, 1:51 PM

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Background

HONORS: Academic All-Big Ten (2025, 2024) 2025 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Made his Minnesota and collegiate debut against Northwestern State. 2024 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Did not see any game action. 2023: Redshirted • did not see any game action. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Maple Grove High School in Maple Grove, Minn. • wore No. 4 for the Crimson • as a senior, dealt with injuries for much of the season, but still helped lead Maple Grove to the 2022 6A state championship • named to 2022 KARE 11 Preseason All-Metro Team • as a junior, caught nine passes for 294 yards (32.7 yards per catch) and four touchdowns • coached by Matt Lombardi • rated a consensus three-star prospect • ranked as the No. 22 tight end in the country and the third-ranked player in the state of Minnesota by ESPN. PERSONAL: Son of Sherrie and Steve Peters • has two sisters (Maddie and Ashlyn) • cousin, Matt Manternach, competed in track and field at Iowa • cousin, Jordan Cotton, played college football at Iowa • cousin, Darian Cotton, played college football at Iowa State

Hometown

🏴󠁵󠁳󠁭󠁮󠁿Maple Grove, MN

High schoolMaple Grove

Career path