Kamau Peterson
Kamau Peterson (born September 16, 1978) is a former professional Canadian football wide receiver and formerly the offensive coordinator for the York Lions football team.[1] He last played for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was originally drafted sixth overall by the Calgary Stampeders in the 2001 CFL Draft and won the 89th Grey Cup with the team that year. Although he was born in Los Angeles, California, United States, Peterson grew up in Detroit, Michigan, but was schooled in LaSalle, Ontario, so he counts as a non-import in the CFL.
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| Born: | September 16, 1978 Los Angeles, California |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | WR |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| College | New Hampshire |
| High school | Sandwich |
| CFL draft | 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6 |
| Drafted by | Calgary Stampeders |
| Career history | |
| As coach | |
| 2014–2016 | York Lions (RC) |
| 2017–present | York Lions (OC) |
| As player | |
| 2001–2003 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 2004–2005 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2005–2006 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2007–2010 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2011 | BC Lions |
| CFL West All-Star | 2007, 2008 |
| Awards | 2008 CFL Most Outstanding Canadian 2008 Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy |
| Honours | Eskimos' Most Outstanding Canadian Player (2007, 2008) |
Kamau transitioned into his post-football career by running PlaymakerU which trains young athletes in many sports but especially football. Based in Sherwood Park, Alberta he operates out of a new facility.