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2. Patrick Peterson (2011, 1st Round, 5th Overall) Selected fifth overall in 2011, cornerback Patrick Peterson quickly became one of the league’s premier defensive players.

Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson received the nickname "Megatron" from former Lion Roy Williams, courtesy of his machine-like dominance.

Arizona has great weather and some of the best golf courses in the world. So when Patrick Peterson got drafted by the Arizona Cardinals, he excelled on the links, in addition to the gridiron.

The Pittsburgh Steelers filled two spots in the secondary by acquiring Donte Jackson and signing DeShon Elliott. However, after releasing Patrick Peterson, the team still has no slot cornerback.