Todd Peat Jr.

6-3, 295, DT, Tempe, Ariz. (Corona Del Sol HS)

 

Todd Peat Jr. was one of the final pieces to Nebraska's 2011 recruiting class, committing to the Huskers in the final week leading up to Signing Day. The 6-3, 295-pound Peat is regarded as one of the nation's top defensive tackles, after a standout prep career at Corona Del Sol High School in Tempe, Ariz. Peat finished his senior season with more than 60 tackles while anchoring the team's defense. For his play, Peat was a first-team all-region selection and second-team Class 5A all-state pick. Peat first earned all-region and second-team all-state accolades during his junior season when he recorded 31 total tackles and a pair of sacks. He was also a dominant performer in 2008 as a sophomore with better than 65 tackles, including 17 stops behind the line of scrimmage. Peat was one of several Nebraska signees to participate in the U.S. Army All-America game in San Antonio in January. He is ranked among the top 10 players in the state of Arizona by both SuperPrep Magazine and Rivals.com. Rivals also lists him among the top 200 overall prospects in the nation and as one of the top 20 defensive tackles in the country. Peat also visited Arizona State and Oregon State and had offers from Alabama, Miami, Stanford and Arizona among others. Peat Jr. is the son of Todd Sr. and Jana Peat and he was born on Sept. 27, 1992.