SEATTLE (AP) β Washington coach Chris Petersen has dismissed standout cornerback Marcus Peters from the program just two days before the Huskies face No. 18 UCLA.
The school confirmed the dismissal on Thursday morning. Peters was the only upperclassman starter in Washington’s young secondary, which now could have two true freshmen starting at cornerback Saturday against the Bruins.
Peters’ dismissal was first reported by The Seattle Times and KJR-AM.
Peters is considered a top NFL prospect because of his size β 6-foot, 190 pounds β and his coverage ability. But he’s had run-ins with Petersen and the Huskies coaching staff throughout the season. Peters was suspended for Washington’s win over Illinois because of a sideline outburst the previous week. Peters also did not start against Stanford, but was in on Washington’s second defensive series.
