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Darryn Peterson is one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft. The Kansas star has the slashing, shooting and scoring to be one of the most dynamic wings in the league. But he fought through cramping issues that limited playing time across his sole season as a Jayhawk, potentially damaging his stock in a stacked class of potential All-Stars.
Fortunately, Peterson's got reassuring bloodlines when it comes to availability. His brother, Darryl Peterson III, appeared in all 50 of the Wisconsin Badgers' football games the last four seasons as a valuable gap-shooting, run-stuffing and pass rushing presence. While that wasn't enough to earn a spot at the 2026 NFL Draft, it landed him on the Los Angeles Rams' radar. They signed the 6-foot-1, 247-pound linebacker as a free agent this spring.
The elder Peterson lacks elite size or speed, but he's got a relentless motor and solid pursuit skills. His durability provides hope his younger brother can figure out the cramping issues that cost him playing time in Lawrence and thrive to the limits of his potential in the NBA.
Darryl II played five seasons at the University of Akron as a 6-foot-5 wing. He made an immediate impact, averaging 13 points per game in his debut season and earning a spot on the MAC All-Freshman team. A 2003 injury stemmed his momentum, cutting back his production and efficiency for a team that improved significantly under newcoach Keith Dambrot. Unfortunately, Peterson exhausted his eligibility before the Zips earned the MAC regular season crown in 2007 and established themselves as a mid-major power through the early 2010s.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: NBA Draft 2026: Who is Darryn Peterson's NFL brother?
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Fortunately, Peterson's got reassuring bloodlines when it comes to availability. His brother, Darryl Peterson III, appeared in all 50 of the Wisconsin Badgers' football games the last four seasons as a valuable gap-shooting, run-stuffing and pass rushing presence. While that wasn't enough to earn a spot at the 2026 NFL Draft, it landed him on the Los Angeles Rams' radar. They signed the 6-foot-1, 247-pound linebacker as a free agent this spring.
The elder Peterson lacks elite size or speed, but he's got a relentless motor and solid pursuit skills. His durability provides hope his younger brother can figure out the cramping issues that cost him playing time in Lawrence and thrive to the limits of his potential in the NBA.
Who is the Petersons' father, Darryl II?
Darryl II played five seasons at the University of Akron as a 6-foot-5 wing. He made an immediate impact, averaging 13 points per game in his debut season and earning a spot on the MAC All-Freshman team. A 2003 injury stemmed his momentum, cutting back his production and efficiency for a team that improved significantly under newcoach Keith Dambrot. Unfortunately, Peterson exhausted his eligibility before the Zips earned the MAC regular season crown in 2007 and established themselves as a mid-major power through the early 2010s.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: NBA Draft 2026: Who is Darryn Peterson's NFL brother?
Continue reading...
