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Darryl Peterson III signs free agent contract with Los Angeles Rams
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Darryl Peterson III hopes to be a menace in the NFC next season.
The former Hoban and Wisconsin star signed an unrestricted free agent contract with the Los Angeles Rams at the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, according to Matt Zenitz of CBSsports.com
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The 6-foot-1, 247-pound Peterson finished a five-year collegiate career with a career-high 6.5 sacks and 11.5 tackles for a loss in 2025.
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Darryl Peterson III, right, sacks Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson on Sept. 13, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
"Darryl was the type of kid that was going to outwork everyone else," Hoban coach Tim Tyrrell said. "He outworked his opponents on and off the field."
Peterson — the older brother of former Kansas basketball star Darryn Peterson , who is expected to be one of the top picks in the upcoming NBA draft — was a constant for the Badgers, and his numbers showed it.
He leaves Madison, Wis., with 79 solo tackles, 24.5 for loss, 14 sacks and seven pass breakups in 53 games.
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Darryl Peterson III (17) celebrates after a turnover against the Washington Huskies on Nov. 8, 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Darryl Peterson scouting report, strengths at Wisconsin
Here's what had Profootballnetwork.com had to say about Peterson :
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A team leader in both sacks and tackles for a loss in 2025, Wisconsin edge rusher Darryl Peterson III was a bright spot in a down year for the program. In his redshirt senior season, he ended up with 6.5 sacks and 11.5 tackles for a loss, earning honorable mention All-Big Ten recognition in the process.
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In an era when players leave for other schools through the transfer portal, Peterson is a rare modern example of someone who stayed with his program throughout. After serving as a cornerstone of the Badgers' defense these last few years, he's looking to carry his success over to the NFL level.
A look back at Darryl Peterson's college career
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Why Darryl Peterson III has stayed with Wisconsin: https://www.usatoday.com/embed/video/87474422007/
Brad Bournival can be reached by email at bbournival@usatodayco.com and is on X at @ bbournival .
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: LA Rams sign Darryl Peterson III after 2026 NFL Draft. What to know
