17. Zach Peterson – Army

Zach Peterson – 57 Army 6-1 270

2010: Played in 12 games.
2009: Appeared in all 12 contests. Maintained starting role at center throughout season. Lined up with lead cast for all 12 contests. Played large role in Army listing 16th nationally in rushing yards per game.
2008: Did not appear in a varsity contest.
2007: Did not appear in a varsity contest.
High School: Three-sport stalwart at Northgate High in Newnan, Ga.. Played for head coach Bill Luekie. All-county choice at offensive guard. All-area as well. Three-time letterwinner. Served as team captain during final two seasons. Earned three additional varsity letters in track and field, one in basketball. Garnered total of seven varsity letters. Specialized in throwing events on track. Two-time team captain in that sport as well. Established school record in shot put event (51-3).
Personal: Born May 4, 1988. Given name is Zachary Ignatius Peterson. Parents' names are Tim and Caren Peterson. Both parents served in U.S. Army Airborne Division. Father, Tim, was an Airborne Ranger after lettering at quarterback for Salisbury University. Paternal grandfather, Theodore Peterson, retired from U.S. Army with rank of colonel. Uncle, Chad Chosewood, lettered in football at University of Georgia. High school teammate of current Air Force linebacker Andre Morris. Lists favorite food as his mother's roast beef, noodles, gravy and broccoli casserole. Nicknamed "Pete". Played against current Navy starting quarterback Ricky Dobbs in both basketball and football during high school career. Majoring in Leadership.
Better in the: Running game.