LSU honored him with his own social media post, saying "A Consensus All-American, Thorpe AND Bednarik Award winner, 1st round NFL pick, eight-time Pro Bowl selection. A legendary football career.

The star cornerback is eligible for enshrinement in five years, but will it happen on his first try? We asked historians.

For his media aspirations, Peterson already has some roots there. He hosts the All Things Covered podcast with former ...