Nathan Peterman

A two-year starter at Pittsburgh, Peterman couldn't beat out Joshua Dobbs at Tennessee, but blossomed the past two seasons in the Panthers' pro-style scheme, ranking eighth overall in the FBS in passing efficiency as a senior. After redshirting in Knoxville in 2012, Peterman struggled to see the field for the Vols the next two seasons before enrolling at Pitt prior to the 2015 season as a graduate transfer. A few games into the 2015 season, Peterman beat out incumbent starter Chad Voytik and completed 61.5 percent of his passes for 2,287 and 20 touchdowns as a junior. He had his best season in 2016 as a senior (13 starts) with 60.5 percent completions, 2,855 yards and a 27-to-7 touchdown-to-interception ratio. Peterman might not have prototypical physical traits, but he has good-enough size, arm strength and mobility to go along with his poise and toughness as a pocket passer. College completion percentages are often deceiving, but his 60-percent career completions match the tape and decision-making must improve for the next level. Although his streaky ball placement might limit his pro ceiling, Peterman is smart, efficient and fearless with enough arm talent to be a reliable NFL back-up with starting upside with improvements in certain areas.

strengths

Solidly-built frame with large hands and adequate height. NFL quality arm. Excellent touch on deep tosses -- averaged 9.3 yards per pass attempt in 2016 and not afraid to unload the ball downfield. Capable of driving the ball with added velocity with proper follow-through. Adjusts trajectory to drop the ball in between levels of the defense. Comfortable in the pocket with efficient movements to operate around the noise with his eyes elevated. Functional mobility to move the pocket and take the yardage if the run lane is there. Not afraid to stare down the gun barrel and allow routes develop, holding the ball until the last second. Sees the field well and delivers with anticipation. Resilient mentality and doesn't allow his emotions to get too high or too low. Experienced in a pro-style scheme and comfortable with three, five and seven step drops. Compiled a 47-to-15 touchdown-to-interception ratio the past two seasons at Pitt. Married (April 2016) with a mature lifestyle -- high character individual and worker.

weaknesses

Erratic ball placement and makes receivers work for the reception. Inconsistent weight transfer and his feet and eyes are often on different pages. Pre-determines throws. Inconsistent eye use and bird-dogs his reads. Guilty of panicked decisions, forcing the ball into heavy coverage. Not the type of athlete who will make defenders miss. Needs to hold the ball tighter when scrambling with several fumbles on the game tapes studied. Simplistic passing offense at Pitt that relied on a lot of roll-outs and half-field reads.

Completed 63% of his passes (199 of 315) for 2,932 yards and 36 touchdowns as a senior at Bartram Trail in 2011

36 TD passes ranked second all-time in St. Johns County history, trailing only Tim Tebow’s 46 in 2004

Peterman also rushed for 319 yards and five TDs

selected first team All-Florida Class 6A

St. Johns County Player of the Year

The Florida Times-Union All-First Coast

led Bartram Trail to a 12-2 record and the Florida 6A semifinals as a senior

played in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl

rated the nation’s No. 10 quarterback prospect by Rivals

rated one of Florida’s top 50 overall prospects by Rivals (No. 43) and 247Sports (No. 50)

played under Coach Darrell Sutherland.

Nathan Michael Peterman, born 5/4/94, is the son of Chuck and Dana Peterman

Nathan married the former Morgan Shull on April 30, 2016

has two brothers

earned his bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Tennessee

is pursuing his MBA in Pitt’s Katz Graduate School of Business.

2016

passing
ATT	YPA	PCT	YDS	INT	TD	COMPLETIONS
306.0	9.3	0.605	2855.0	7.0	27.0	185.0

rushing
YPC	TD	YDS	CAR	LONG
4.0	3.0	286.0	72.0	42.0

receiving
REC	YPR	TD	LONG	YDS
1.0	11.0	0.0	11.0	11.0

fumbles
REC	LOST	FUM
0.0	4.0	7.0

defensive
TFL	QB HUR	TOT	TD	PD	SACKS	SOLO
0.0	0.0	1.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	1.0

2015

passing
ATT	YPA	PCT	YDS	INT	TD	COMPLETIONS
314.0	7.3	0.615	2287.0	8.0	20.0	193.0

rushing
YPC	TD	YDS	CAR	LONG
2.7	1.0	233.0	86.0	28.0

receiving
REC	YPR	TD	LONG	YDS
0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	-2.0