Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) smiles before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. Oakland native and Los Angeles Rams cornerback Marcus Peters played in his first Super Bowl against the New England Patriots in Atlanta. I’ve got to go out there and take care of business. That confidence helped Peters become a star recruit for his father at McClymonds. After picking off Derek Carr in that 34-20 win, Peters trotted over to the sideline, found his mother and handed her the football before kissing her on the cheek. Marcus Peters Position: CB 6-0, 195lb (183cm, 88kg) Team: Baltimore Ravens. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images). Days from playing their final home game in California, the Oakland Raiders wave a bittersweet farewell to a city that backed them through dark days and bright. The football coach in the black hoodie emerges from the high school locker room and walks into the cold night. We got that look on our face when we play the game. He intercepted eight passes over his first two seasons and earned second-team All-Pac-12 honors as a redshirt sophomore. Peters grew up as a Raiders fan, of course, and longed to play for them. It lasted less than three weeks, but Marshawn Lynch's surprising late-season return to the Seahawks last year helped heal broken hearts, mended fences and supplied a sense of closure for all parties involved. "You've got to have a certain amount of toughness, because if you fall, you have to get up. Peters knew things were bad, but suddenly he was imagining the worst: His grandmother literally might not make it through this. In the end, Peters had a strong vibe about the franchise -- "I felt love when I talked to everybody who was in the Chiefs organization, like I was wanted around that facility," he said -- and the Kansas City decision makers felt the same about him. That confidence helped Peters become a star recruit for his father at McClymonds. She's there when news breaks and has been known to arrive on assignment by many modes of transport, including motorcycle and boat. Kids in Oakland didn’t have to pay a dime for some summertime fun today. lt's just something that you know we are from Oakland. That comes from the streets of Oakland and the family that protected him from all the dangers that lingered out there. The problem with that is that he's now creating a certain reputation. It wasn’t just that admission was free, either. We’re trying to do something real special here. CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS. Included among his transgressions were: a suspension for the first quarter of the Fight Hunger Bowl in 2013 (interim head coach Marques Tuiasosopo levied that one prior to Petersen's arrival); a one-game suspension by Petersen after Peters head-butted an Eastern Washington receiver and threw a sideline tantrum; and a first-quarter benching against Stanford for showing up late to team meetings. His father, Michael, popped out of an oversized SUV while chatting with somebody on a cellphone. The passion Peters feels for his hometown also seeps into the way he approaches the game. OAKLAND, Calif. -- Marcus Peters sat quietly at the bedside of his ailing grandmother, Janice Howard, praying that all this pain would end soon. The problem with that is that he's now creating a certain reputation. A lot of guys need to confirm what's in front of them. It’s an event that’s going to cost him a lot of money for all the tickets he will buy for family members and friends. OAKLAND, Calif. -- Marcus Peters sat quietly at the bedside of his ailing grandmother, Janice Howard, praying that all this pain would end soon. Peters seemed well on his way to realizing that dream when he accepted a scholarship to Washington in 2011 (even though Michael was so consumed with preparing recruiting tapes for others players that he initially forgot to create one for Marcus). Suddenly, Peters became a major disciplinary problem in his junior year, one who didn't know how to control his emotions. Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) looks back as an overthrown pass is caught, but ruled incomplete, by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) during the second half of an NFL game at NRG Stadium Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016 in Houston. In just three years, David Johnson has gone from budding superstar to blockbuster-trade afterthought. Kansas City Chiefs' Marcus Peters intercepts a 1st quarter pass after Oakland Raiders' Michael Crabtree slipped on the wet turf during Raiders' 26-10 loss during NFL game at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, October 16, 2016. "Every time I go on the field, I want to be the best me I can be," Peters said. From the start, there’s been nothing but love and support coming up out of there. His paycheck comes from one of Oakland’s AFC West rivals, so Peters won’t be conflicted on Sunday. Jane Tyska is an award-winning staff photojournalist, videojournalist, drone pilot and picture editor based out of Oakland, and has worked for the Bay Area News Group since 1997. The Patriots won their sixth NFL Championship, beating the Rams 13-3 in one of the lowest-scoring Super Bowls ever. 'Chiefs’ Marcus Peters sits for the National Anthem' pic.twitter.com/5gFO9xAyc4, Another OVERPAID NFL player sits for our National Anthem. Marcus Peters Position: CB 6-0, 195lb (183cm, 88kg) Team: Baltimore Ravens. What's equally impressive is how little time Peters -- who's been asked to be a leader this year after Kansas City lost cornerback Sean Smith in free agency -- spends soaking up praise or savoring his newfound celebrity. The two squared off in Week 1 last season when the Raiders hosted the Rams, a great moment for the cousins in their hometown. In just three years, David Johnson has gone from budding superstar to blockbuster-trade afterthought. “For me to go home and to do my thing in front of my hometown and to be in Oakland, California, and to play against the Oakland Raiders, that’s a dream come true. Posted: Dec 16, 2019 / 06:02 AM EST / … Peters protested the national anthem last season by raising his fist, but took things step further by riding a stationary bike during the national anthem before a preseason game in August. "But the best part is that my family gets to see it. What's equally impressive is how little time Peters -- who's been asked to be a leader this year after Kansas City lost cornerback Sean Smith in free agency -- spends soaking up praise or savoring his newfound celebrity. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images), ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: Marcus Peters #22 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates with teammate Aqib Talib #21 of the Los Angeles Rams after defending a pass during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. Not only did the Rams opt to keep him around, but they gave him a three-year extension – an unprecedented move for a 38-year-old offensive tackle. According to Sports Illustrated, more than 30 players have made a demonstration of some sort during the national anthem during the preseason. That emotion of just how much we respect what we are doing. Peters appreciates how that experience hardened him, but he also harbors a deep compassion for his community. But it's familiar territory for the Texans' new running back, who's out to prove his latest doubters wrong. Redwood City’s Julian Edelman received the MVP award with 10 catches. That dream he had of someday becoming a pro football player also had worked out for the best, even after he had been kicked off his college football team. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images), ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: Marcus Peters #22 of the Los Angeles Rams tackles Cordarrelle Patterson #84 of the New England Patriots in the first half during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. As Michael Peters said, "Normal kids probably don't see nobody get shot, [but] our kids step over a body and keep coming to school, and it's hard for some kids to even get to school. You have to show everybody what you can do and let your play speak for itself.". Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger added that Peters is so adept at jumping routes that "it just seems like he almost has the team's offensive playbook." He actually spent his final two years of high school living with his grandmother, so he could be closer to school and help her with her fight against cancer. Those have been the two driving forces in his life and -- when combined with the grittiness that city can stoke in a native son -- they've resulted in a player who competes as if he can never afford to lose. Marcus Peters is an American football cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). Peters attended the NFL Scouting Combine and completed all of the combine and positional drills. Peters told reporters last season, after he raised his first during the anthem, that he supported Colin Kaepernick's anthem protest. So he's checking off all the boxes, and really, he needs no endorsement from me -- his numbers speak for themselves.". (AP Photo/Ben Margot), Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) intercepts a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver Nate Washington (85) during the second quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. All the rides, food and games were no cost at all for those who came. He immediately established himself as a future star in the 2015 season opener, intercepting the first pass ever thrown in his direction in the NFL (from then-Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer). However, there also have been some moments where Peters has revealed that he still has plenty of growing up to do. The next thing Michael knew, he looked over and saw his baby boy cautiously walking across the weathered grass along the sidelines. He loves football. The Kansas City Chiefs rookie cornerback is intensely proud that he’s from Oakland, California, and will talk about his upbringing there every chance he gets. There is nothing common, though, about Peters’ passion for Oakland. It was the first Super Bowl where a touchdown wasn’t scored in the first three quarters. He currently resides in Oakland, California, USA. Peters scored his first career touchdown a week later (on a 55-yard return of an interception tossed by then-Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning). Peters walked toward the McClymonds football field as he made that statement about Oakland. In fact, Michael was holding a practice one day when Marcus was a toddler sitting in a stroller. You won't find him clubbing on South Beach in the offseason or becoming a regular at Vegas hotspots. American football cornerback who was the 18th overall draft pick in 2015 by the Kansas City Chiefs. In a quest to get back to the playoffs and win another Super Bowl, Tampa Bay went all in on Tom Brady. And he's actually doing it. Peters wound up meeting with several teams prior to the draft, but the Chiefs continually displayed the most interest. Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger added that Peters is so adept at jumping routes that "it just seems like he almost has the team's offensive playbook." That comes from the streets of Oakland and the family that protected him from all the dangers that lingered out there. There’s nothing unusual about an NFL player returning to his hometown to play a game. "When he said he was done, I told him to chill out," Peters said of Lynch. Nobody is going to sit there and baby you.". On a team full of brash personalities, RB Nick Chubb's understated leadership has set the tone. "That's how my pops (Michael Peters) taught me. That desire to follow the older crowd led Marcus into football when he was 6 years old. Marcus Peters . But when head coach Steve Sarkisian took a job at USC and Washington hired Chris Petersen away from Boise State in December 2013, everything changed.