FIU’s high-motor, production-first linebacker with proven tackle range
In the 2023 season, Reggie Peterson turned himself into one of FIU’s defensive anchors, piling up 104 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and an interception while earning preseason All-CUSA recognition for 2024[4][8][14]. What makes him interesting isn’t just the box score: he’s a former walk-on who became a captain, brought dependable intensity, and showed he can diagnose plays, chase sideline-to-sideline and finish tackles with edge[4][14]. One caution flag: by late 2024, reporting indicated he had stepped away from football and entered the transfer portal, so his current status needs verification before assuming he’s actively on FIU’s roster[7][9].
