The Ravens have a strong alumni network in the football world. More than 140 former players have coaching or administrative jobs, and that list now has one more name: Marcus Peters.
The former Pro Bowl cornerback has taken a head coaching job at his alma mater, McClymonds High School in Oakland, California. He succeeds his father, Michael, who held the job for more than a decade and secured five state championships.
Peters starred for the Warriors’ football and track teams with four different positions on the gridiron and two championships as a sprinter. He committed to the University of Washington and racked up 11 interceptions in three years before taking his talents to the pros. After an eight-year career with four different teams, he retired in 2024 and will now take over his father’s position.
Known as a cerebral player, Peters was dedicated to studying film and recognizing patterns from opposing offenses. He was the NFL’s premier ballhawk during his career and led all players in interceptions, return yardage, and pick-sixes between 2015 and 2023.
Peters’ football knowledge was respected by teammates and coaches alike. In a 2021 preseason game against Washington, Ravens defensive coordinator Don ‘Wink’ Martindale handed over playcalling duties to the then-28-year-old for the second half. The defense pitched a shutout for the rest of the game, highlighting Peters’ potential as a coach.
Now 33 years old, Peters will get a chance to test his mettle leading a team for the first time. He joins former Ravens such as Eric Weddle, Courtney Upshaw, and Ben Grubbs in coaching at the high school level.
